Corporate & Finance | Global

Abou Jaoude & Associates maintains a leading position at the forefront of the Lebanese legal market. Its lawyers are often called upon for their expertise in finance and M&A transactions, as well as corporate reorganisations. The team is also eminently capable in regulatory banking work and has a strong track record of acting for big-name clients on a wide variety of cutting-edge matters.

Badri and Salim El Meouchi is well established as a market-leading law firm in Lebanon. It is widely recognised for its capabilities in transactional work and is also regularly sought out in connection with foreign investment mandates. Its lawyers often act on behalf of clients in the oil and gas, real estate and transportation sectors, and the firm is frequently turned to by international law firms seeking Lebanese counsel.

Airut Law Offices maintains a compact, well-respected team of lawyers with a considerable depth of experience in finance and M&A. The firm offers additional expertise in litigation matters.

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.

BLK Partners is a solid law firm that possesses significant experience in cross-border matters, particularly those pertaining to Saudi Arabia. The team is regularly instructed on large-scale corporate structuring and commercial contract work. Major clients include financial institutions and tech companies.

El-Aref International Law Office counts among its clients several regional and international banks, as well as major energy corporations and tech companies. The firm regularly advises on high-value M&A transactions. It is also frequently mandated on the financing of energy projects located across the Middle East and Africa.

HNS Legal is a respected Beirut law firm which possesses deep experience in M&A. The firm's lawyers are equally capable of advising on joint ventures and commercial contract matters, and also regularly handle cross-border mandates. Key sectors of expertise include media and IT, as well as food and beverage distribution.

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.

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.