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Provided by Levant Law Practice

Corporate & Commercial:

Levant Law Practice (LLP) advises clients across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. The firm has deep expertise in corporate structuring and restructuring, joint ventures, distribution and licensing agreements, commercial representation, business and share acquisitions, partnerships, and other collaborative arrangements. LLP handles both traditional holding company joint ventures and complex multi-layered structures, including limited and unlimited partnerships and strategic alliances. The firm also provides guidance on incorporation of entities in Lebanon and abroad, as well as the establishment of NGOs, offering practical, business-focused solutions tailored to client objectives.

Project Finance:

LLP is highly experienced in structuring and executing project finance transactions, including banking and limited non-recourse financing. The team advises on capital markets and bond issuances, and supports clients in preparing tender documentation, bids, and proposals. LLP’s lawyers are skilled in evaluating, negotiating, and drafting key project agreements, such as concessions and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contracts. The firm also provides comprehensive advice on security structures and prepares and negotiates all supporting documentation to ensure projects are legally and commercially robust.

Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance - Lebanon

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Levant Law Practice is a respected business law firm which advises on corporate setups and group restructurings, as well as M&A. In addition, the team is well placed to counsel high net worth individuals and family groups on the management of financial assets.

Work Highlights

  • Levant Law Practice advised a real estate group on all matters related to the split in its partnership.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rabeh Matar
3
Rabeh Matar
Head of Corporate & Finance
3
Band 3

Founding and managing partner Rabeh Matar is widely recognised in Lebanon for his broad-ranging expertise in corporate law. Based in Beirut, he acts for a variety of clients, including real estate companies and high net worth families.

Rabeh Matar is very responsive and easy to work with.

Youssef el Khazen
4
Youssef el Khazen
Head of Corporate & Finance
4
Band 4

Youssef el Khazen assists with a wide range of mandates, including both transactional and regulatory matters. He is also adept at handling commercial matters for clients hailing from the real estate and consumer goods sectors.

Ranked Lawyers at
Levant Law Practice

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Lebanon

Corporate & Finance

Rabeh Matar
3
Rabeh Matar
Head of Corporate & Finance
3
Band 3
Youssef el Khazen
4
Youssef el Khazen
Head of Corporate & Finance
4
Band 4

Members

Provided by Levant Law Practice

Anissa Aziz

Nour Badreddine

Pascale Gebrael

Rabeh Matar

Rabeh Matar

Head of Department

Rafic Mouawad

Sahar Baker

Youssef el Khazen

Youssef el Khazen

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by Levant Law Practice

An FMCG Trading Group in the Middle East

International Timber Trading / Regional Construction Company

Investment Group

Lebanese Businessman and Philanthropist

Mada Communications International SAL (Offshore)

Management & Consulting Company (Pharma)

Power Plants Projects

Real Estate Companies

Security Solutions Group

Industries

Provided by Levant Law Practice

Banking & Finance

Corporate & Commercial

Energy & Power

Labour & Social Security

Mergers & Acquisitions

Project Finance

Real Estate

Telecommunications & Media