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Dentons

Corporate & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Lebanon

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Dentons

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•    Corporate and M&A - we advise buyers and sellers, including where a bidding process is involved. We are active in private equity and venture capital.
•    Banking & Finance - we have great strength in this sector and in capital markets and securities, representing international banks.
•    Telecoms, Media and Technology - with our exceptional track record, international clients continue to turn to us for their challenging projects.
•    Energy - our lawyers are regularly praised for their grasp of the technical and commercial issues in this sector.
•    Healthcare - this is a strong area and we support clients on their Lebanese ventures.

Industries (1)

  • Corporate, M&A, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets & Securities, Telecom, Media & Technology, Energy, and Healthcare

Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance - Lebanon

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons maintains an impressive offering in Lebanon via its long-standing association with Chedid Law Offices. This well-regarded law firm is often instructed by high-profile financial institutions to advise on matters as diverse as corporate restructuring, credit facilities and commercial agreements. Its lawyers also provide guidance on an array of commercial regulatory matters in areas such as asset management, technology and pharmaceuticals.

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Strengths

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  • The law firm delivers cost-effective, high-quality legal solutions that drive business value.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Chedid Law Offices has good technical knowledge and a commercial approach.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The team is forward-thinking and tech-savvy, with strong global expertise and international legal and business knowledge.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The Chedid team has the ability to understand the legal issue quickly and provide out-of-the-box solutions.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The team has a very quick grasp of context and evolving needs.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Elias Chedid
    Elias Chedid

    Elias Chedid

    Managing partner Elias Chedid is a pre-eminent figure in Beirut's banking and finance space, where he frequently acts for international financial institutions. He offers particular expertise in banking regulatory matters, in addition to advising a range of clients on commercial mandates.

    • Elias Chedid knows when to compromise and when to push for the best possible outcome.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He suggests creative solutions that balance legal, compliance and business needs.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Elias Chedid is efficient, trustworthy and rapid in obtaining successful results.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Elias Chedid's extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks and commercial law enables him to provide strategic, business-focused legal solutions tailored to clients' needs.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Georgette Salamé
    Georgette Salamé

    Georgette Salamé

    Senior associate Georgette Salamé plays a key supporting role on a wide range of the firm's transactional work. She is well accustomed to representing international clients, having acted for global investment banks as well as leading pharmaceutical and technology companies.

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Lebanon

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