Global Guide 2026 : Lebanon
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Alem
Alem & Associates is a rarity among Middle Eastern law firms. Our dynamic International Dispute Resolution practice group includes Arab, English, and French advocates, and has state of the art expertise in both multi-jurisdictional international litigation before common law and civil law courts in major foreign jurisdictions (for example in England, the US, France, and offshore in the BVI, Cayman, Bermuda, Jersey), and local MENA region litigation in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Our experienced litigators distinguish themselves not only by their disputes skills, but through their dynamism, ideas and strategic planning: our mission is to deliver to our clients the best and most efficient commercial solution to any problems they face – our strong creative thinking is your ally.
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Alem is a leading law firm in the Lebanese disputes market. It often acts on high-value cases and has a good track record in both litigation and international arbitration. The firm represents a diverse list of clients and is well versed in disputes relating to Lebanon's ongoing financial crisis. Its team offers further experience in breach of contract and copyright infringement matters.
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Alem assisted a private client with court proceedings arising from a local bank's refusal to transfer funds to a foreign account.
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The lawyers at Alem are very proactive and confident about the advice they provide.
The firm brings together a team of highly qualified, deeply experienced professionals who possess both the legal insight and the business intelligence necessary to serve clients at the highest level.
Alem provides high-level service and responsiveness.
Alem have a wide range of experience in different jurisdictions.
Alem understands commercial considerations very well.
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Mohamed Alem represents clients in both local and international arbitration, and also oversees litigation proceedings. He regularly acts for claimants in disputes against government authorities and private businesses.
Mohamed Alem is a lawyer with deep leadership skills, cross-border experience and deep understanding of our organisation's expectations.
Rana Kahwagi is a respected partner with a solid practice in the dispute resolution space. In addition to her expertise in litigation before Lebanese courts, she is also able to represent clients in arbitration proceedings. She is particularly sought after for her focus on construction matters.
We appreciate Rana Kahwagi's availability and responsiveness.
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
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