Global Guide 2026 : Lebanon
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The Firm’s Dispute Resolution practice has positioned itself as a market leader, gaining several high-profile mandates and scoring successes in complex domestic and international disputes.
Our dispute resolution team is distinguished by a sharp understanding of the commercial aspects and industry-specifics of clients’ businesses, leading clients to turn to us for our strategic approach in resolving disputes. Our experienced litigators consistently rely on reasoned and ethical advocacy, which has earned them the respect of clients and the judiciary.
The Firm's Arbitration experts provide advice and advocacy to clients in high-stake cross-border arbitrations conducted under the rules of all major arbitral institutions, including the ICC, UNCITRAL, ICSID, and BCCI, and have scored victories in landmark cases in the construction, media, and energy industries seated in Paris and London.
Our Litigation team has considerable experience in complex and high-stake commercial disputes, representing clients before all types of trial, appellate, and regulatory tribunals, and has a key knowledge of the media, FMCG, pharmaceutical and energy sectors.
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Abou Jaoude & Associates has a well-established dispute team which advises domestic and international clients on commercial disputes arising in a variety of sectors, including banking, construction and telecoms. Notably, the team handles a multitude of high-value arbitration cases conducted under both ICC and ICSID institutional rules.
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Abou Jaoude & Associates represented former Renault-Nissan Group CEO Carlos Ghosn in several legal cases against Renault-Nissan, particularly in relation to white-collar crime.
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The team offers guidance that is not only reactive but aligned with our broader business objectives and considerations.
Abou Jaoude & Associates' team is not only highly knowledgeable and responsive, but also demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding the nuances of each case and the needs of the client.
Abou Jaoude & Associates' lawyers are excellent tacticians and strategic thinkers.
Abou Jaoude & Associates is particularly specialised in handling high-stakes commercial and financial disputes.
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Managing partner Carlos Abou Jaoude is a renowned lawyer with experience in both litigation and arbitration. He regularly advises private and corporate clients on complex cross-border disputes, with a particular focus on the banking and finance sector.
Carlos Abou Jaoude is an extremely experienced critical thinker who is able to prepare a smart strategy and implement it even if things go in different directions.
Carlos Abou Jaoude is a brilliant and creative strategic thinker who is always thinking of the big picture and several steps ahead.
He is very strategic in his case advice and anticipates issues.
Rania Khoury leads the firm's arbitration practice. She regularly advises both domestic and foreign clients on cross-border arbitration proceedings, with particular strength in the financial sector. In addition to her work as counsel, she is also able to sit as arbitrator.
She is a very strong advocate who argues points clearly and convincingly.
From a technical standpoint, Rania Khoury is excellent.
Rania Khoury offers sophistication, availability and expertise.
Rania Khoury's clarity, responsiveness and commercial sensitivity make her an exceptional asset in complex dispute matters.
Rania Khoury's oral advocacy is exceptional, and her proficiency in cross-examining witnesses is exemplary.
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Provided by Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm
Carlos Abou Jaoude
Head of Department
Simon El Kai
Head of Department
Rania Khoury
Head of Department
Grace Tamer
Hachem El Housseini
Carlos Abou Jaoude
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