Global Guide 2026 : Lebanon
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Madkour Law Firm
Since its establishment in 1993, Madkour Law Firm (MLF) has built a stellar reputation in dispute resolution, providing litigation and arbitration services to domestic and international clients across various sectors.
MLF's Litigation team is known for strategic and ethical advocacy, representing clients in complex civil, commercial, and criminal disputes at all judicial levels. The team has successfully handled high-value cases ranging from construction dispute to prominent white-collar defense matters.
MLF's dedication to arbitration was further solidified with the creation of a specialized department in 2023. The firm handles cases before leading institutions, including ICC, ICSID, DIAC, and PCA, representing clients in commercial, construction, energy, and investor-state disputes.
With a legacy spanning four generations, MLF is a trusted authority in criminal law and white-collar defense. The firm represents clients in financial fraud, corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering cases. Roy Madkour's leadership as Head of the Lebanese Section of the International Prison Watch Association and the firm's founding role in the Lebanese Penal Law Association exemplify its prominence in this field.
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Madkour Law Firm is a well-known group that is specialised in litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters. The lawyers have great knowledge of dealing with monetary disputes and cases involving the recovery of funds, both nationally and internationally.
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Madkour Law Firm successfully represented Banque Libano-Brésilienne in a claim against the Lebanese Central Bank arising from the seizure of its assets for a value of USD1.5 billion.
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Madkour Law's lawyers are responsive and comprehensive.
Madkour Law Firm has very strong knowledge of the law and handles relationships with clients well.
The team is composed of seniors and juniors, which brings a balanced mix between experience and fresh perspectives.
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Founder Roy Madkour is an experienced lawyer who is highlighted for his expertise in litigation work. He has particular strengths in financial litigation, ranging from debt recovery and investment disputes to expropriation. He is additionally able to assist with investor-state arbitration proceedings.
Roy Madkour is highly responsive and has a strong understanding of complex technical issues.
Roy Madkour is not only an excellent lawyer, but he also knows how to communicate difficult situations requiring timely decisions calmly and transparently.
He exudes composure and rationality in his approach to legal matters.
Roy Madkour has immense expertise.
Michel Madkour is an increasingly well-known associate assisting clients with a wide range of financial disputes, including those relating to expropriation and debt recovery. He is also well placed to advise on contractual litigation.
Michel Madkour is technical and diligent.
Michel Madkour is dedicated and hard-working in achieving his goal of succeeding and satisfying his clients.
Michel Madkour is extremely reactive and always finds a quick and adapted solution to technical issues.
Michel is able to handle complex issues and has great vision.
Michel Madkour is caring, sedulous and knowledgeable about the rule of law.
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Provided by Madkour Law Firm
Roy Madkour
Head of Department
Rita Abou Zeid
Head of Department
Michel Madkour
Ghady Rizk
Souad Ajami
Nadim Boustany
Michel Matta
Nadine El-Khoury
Roy Madkour
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