Global Guide 2026 : Lebanon
Ranked Individual
Provided by Baroudi & Associates
Baroudi & Associates is one of Lebanon’s oldest and most established law firms, with a history dating back to 1912. Its Corporate and Finance Department is a core practice group and trusted adviser to multinational corporations, financial institutions, investment funds, family offices and major Lebanese business groups.
The department advises on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, foreign direct investment, project development, banking and finance, corporate governance, shareholder arrangements, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and cross-border investments. Its strength lies in combining technical expertise with commercial judgement, regulatory insight and execution.
The practice has a strong international dimension and is regularly instructed by foreign law firms, lenders and insurers requiring Lebanese counsel able to navigate local law while integrating into cross-border teams. Its sector expertise spans banking, aviation, shipping, energy, infrastructure, telecoms, insurance and real estate.
Recently, the department has grown in regulatory advisory work, corporate structuring, financing, restructuring, shareholder and governance matters, and issues arising from Lebanon’s financial landscape. Its ability to deliver commercially viable solutions in a challenging market, together with longstanding client relationships and an international profile, positions Baroudi & Associates among Lebanon’s leading Corporate and Finance practices.
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Baroudi & Associates fields a solid team of lawyers who are well versed in a diverse range of transactional and business advisory matters. The firm is often instructed by local and international companies, as well as banks, in real estate finance, capital markets and M&A. It is also identified for its expertise in shipping and maritime law.
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Baroudi & Associates advised Green13 Solutions on a range of regulatory and compliance matters following the enactment of the new competition law in Lebanon.
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Baroudi & Associates provides assistance exactly as required.
Baroudi & Associates provides clear explanations of legal documentation and interpretation of the counterparty's anticipated responses.
Baroudi & Associates' legal advice is very critical for our business growth.
Baroudi & Associates always provides very clear, concise and practical advice.
The Baroudi & Associates team understands the customer well and has an effective decision-making process.
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Jean Baroudi is the firm's managing partner. He has broad corporate law experience with particular strengths in corporate restructuring and dissolution matters. He demonstrates additional capabilities in employment mandates and regulatory advisory work.
The personalised, responsive approach Jean Baroudi maintains makes him a trusted adviser, capable of delivering both immediate and long-term value.
Jean Baroudi consistently provides a very high level of service.
Head of Corporate & Finance
Provided by Baroudi & Associates
Mohamad Zamen
Nadine Allam
Mona El Hajj
Abdel Karim Ghandour
Tatiana Abi Chacra
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