Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm‘s ‘professional, reliable and efficient‘ corporate team continues to be instructed in high-profile acquisitions, multi-jurisdiction restructurings and joint ventures in the financial, tech, consumer goods and pharmaceuticals sectors. In a recent matter, Souraya Machnouk and Carlos Abou Jaoude advised a Lebanese-Swedish consortium on a private placement for a first-of-its kind start-up tech project; the duo lead the practice with Simon El Kai and Ibrahim Barraj.

Alem & Associates' 'very knowledgeable, resilient, and resourceful' team is highly regarded for its strength in handling the gamut of corporate law, including joint ventures, leveraged buyouts, cross-border acquisitions, restructurings and corporate governance matters. Mohamed Alem and Rola Tabsh jointly head up the practice. Senior associate Youmna Gharzouzi is noted for advising on M&A and corporate restructuring.

Badri and Salim El Meouchi LLP handles corporate and commercial transactions in the projects and real estate sectors; Chadia El Meouchi led on a matter concerning private investment through a PPP for the expansion and development of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Carine Farran is experienced in cross-border transactions and commercial contracts. Samia El Meouchi is also singled out for her contributions.

BLK Partners‘ corporate offering includes assisting local and foreign investors with M&A, day-to-day corporate matters, restructurings, joint ventures, contractual matters and distribution agreements. The client base includes healthcare, real estate and construction companies. Ziad El-Khoury is well versed in assisting TMT and financial sector clients with transactional matters, and Walid Merhej advises on private equity mandates. Bassem Chalhoub is a key name to note.

Name partner Aref El-Aref heads up El-Aref International Law Office’s corporate practice. The group has established expertise in advising on private equity, mergers, joint ventures and corporate governance matters, and is equally strong in representing clients in the TMT, consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors in transactions.

The 'dedicated' corporate team at Abousleiman & Partners continues to handle M&A and corporate restructuring mandates, and is also recognised for assisting international clients with the Lebanese legal aspects of corporate and commercial work. Randa Abousleiman, who heads up the practice, is a very highly regarded corporate lawyer.

Elias Chedid, managing partner of Chedid Law Offices in association with Dentons, leads the corporate department, and has established strength in handling M&A and private equity mandates, often acting for European clients. Corporate compliance and regulatory work are other key areas of instruction for the practice. Chedid is supported by senior associate Georgette Salamé, who acts on commercial and corporate matters in the TMT and energy sectors.

HNS Legal is particularly active in regional M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. Key sector strengths include TMT, aviation, and consumer goods. The firm also routinely advises clients on UAE and Iraq-based transactions. Practice co-heads Jad Skaff, Ali El Maoula and Joseph Nasrallah are highly experienced corporate lawyers.

Law Offices of Naoum Farah specialises in handling commercial transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, with a notable focus on the TMT, entertainment, automotive and technology sectors. Naoum Farah is a key name for advising on local M&A and restructuring matters; he co-heads the practice with Nada Farhat and Roula El Hajj.

Obeid & Medawar Law Firm LLP fields a team with expertise in a broad range of matters, including corporate structuring, day-to-day corporate matters, restructurings and investment work. With the opening of offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh, the Beirut-based firm is increasingly active in cross-border M&A, private equity and leveraged buyout transactions. Amer F. Obeid ‘brings an unparalleled depth of experience and expertise‘ and divides his time between the UAE and Lebanon offices. Rachad Medawar is a key practitioner in the private equity space. Zeina Azzi advises high-net-worth clients on investments and restructuring matters.

MENA City Lawyers is well versed in handling instructions involving public takeovers, private equity, venture capital and joint ventures. Other key areas of strength include assisting with franchise and distribution agreements, as well as contractual issues. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Mirvat Mostafa, Corinne Baaklini, and Fady Jamaleddine.