Department profile
Alem

Corporate & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Lebanon


Alem

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About

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Our Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group advises on all aspects of doing business locally, regionally, and internationally. We apply our significant experience to a broad range of corporate and commercial activities, including partnerships and corporations, joint ventures, equity structures, corporate restructurings, and corporate governance.
We also advise clients on:

- Complex international and cross-border corporate transactions
- Political, economic, and cultural complex negotiations
- Structuring cross-border acquisitions to minimize disturbances to business operations.
- Structuring and Negotiation: We help clients structuring and negotiating their projects in the most efficient way and pursuant to their requirements, minimizing regulatory burdens and complying with relevant regulations.

We have represented clients in a wide range of corporate, commercial, and financial transactions, including negotiating and structuring international joint ventures and cross-border acquisitions, strategic alliances, leveraged buyouts, and equity investments.

Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance - Lebanon

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Alem is a leading Lebanese law firm which is a regular adviser to banks and financial institutions. The scope of its work ranges from assisting with debt issuances to providing advice on energy assets. Additionally, the firm's lawyers are highly experienced in M&A and corporate restructuring matters.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Alem are available and responsive, whatever the subject might be.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
  • The team quickly responds and provides the required information.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Alem employs very capable lawyers who have a deep understanding of the law and local practice.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
  • The Alem team is large and covers all specialisations.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Alem consistently demonstrates a very strong capacity to handle complex and sophisticated corporate matters.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mohamed Alem
    Band 1Mohamed Alem

    Mohamed Alem

    Mohamed Alem is the founder and senior partner of Alem. His work in the finance space sees him act for borrowers as well as lenders. Beyond this field, he is regularly mandated on work as diverse as PPPs, capital markets and M&A.

    • He has brilliant legal knowledge as well as great strategy, skills and business vision.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Mohamed Alem has the ability to make complex legal issues understandable, with highly strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchDolly Choucair
    Associates to watchDolly Choucair

    Dolly Choucair

    Dolly Choucair is a senior associate and the head of the firm's aviation practice group. She is experienced in advising international businesses and NGOs on corporate and commercial matters.

    • Dolly Choucair provides prompt support and feedback.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Dolly Choucair is an outstanding lawyer with a clear understanding of sophisticated matters and who understands what the client needs.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Dolly Choucair has the ability to adapt to the needs of the client.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Dolly Choucair does her best to understand your request and tries to find the best way possible to solve problems or adapt to the context and requirements.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

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Lebanon

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