‘Depth of expertise in different fields compared to other law offices in Lebanon. Quality of individuals. Responsiveness and follow up.’

‘Souraya Machnouk is extremely knowledgeable about several areas of practice, takes her time to formulate advice, structures execution properly, and is super responsive to any query or request.’

‘Great people, great lawyers, great and pragmatic advice, and simply a pleasure to deal with.’

‘AJA Law Firm has positive word-of-mouth. They embrace technology. Their team has exceptional expertise that is consistent. Provide exceptional client service. Competent, Hard-Working.’

‘The team we have worked with was led by Souraya Machnouk. She is an ex-Norton Rose Fulbright lawyer, and I felt that the service that we received was comparable to that of an international law firm.’

‘Extremely qualified and professional with a high level of integrity. Offers outstanding legal services whilst maintaining the focus on the business.’

‘AJA team shows high professionalism and experience in mergers and acquisitions, which was demonstrated in drafting shareholder agreements.’

‘Extremely reactive, professional, detail-orientated and always go above and beyond what is required of them.’

‘The firm is very responsive and provides helpful legal guidance which is also very practical. He doesn’t just regurgitate law, but actually provides advice on which steps to take to accomplish a goal.’

‘Aref el-Aref is a very personable and professional advisor, and we trust him with our business needs.’

‘This is truly a people and purpose driven firm. Aref is all about delivering the work needed and not just closing a “Transaction” to move on to the next case. They adapted to the changing events and maintained their level of involvement while keeping the fees capped. This kind of relationship management and dedication is rare, not just in the legal sphere, but in any field.’

‘El Aref is willing to take on development risk and works with us on a success based model. This has significantly helped our cash flows and permitted us to develop projects during uncertain times.

‘El Aref is very committed to their clients and have a very quick turnaround rate on any documents. The firm is doing a great job with gender diversity, having a near equal balance in the workforce’

‘Aref El Aref is a fantastic lawyer that pulls no stops to help clients succeed and deliver. He always goes beyond the call of duty when it comes to deadlines and quality.’

‘Very attentive and responsive to the client’s needs. Knows the local market and regulations inside out, alongside very good knowledge of the local language and work culture. Highly qualified lawyers who propose commercial and innovative solutions.’

‘This firm is quite unique in its breadth of experience, knowing how to perfectly manoeuvre within the society, in mind with the local way of conducting business and the applied laws.’

‘Hadi Melki is very responsive, provide sound technical support, build a strong client relationship and provide a great customer satisfaction. They whole team go the extra mile.’

‘Very good collaboration between the team.  Trustworthy, professional and engaged.’

‘HNS team is unique in terms of the diversity of backgrounds, as well as their outstanding legal skills. In addition, they have a  wide outreach in the MENA and GCC with offices and collaborations across the region which makes them operative in almost every jurisdiction in the MENA and GCC.’ 

Jad Al Skaff is an excellent lawyer – he is available, responsive and commercial; he is always readily available to talk about any matter. He has a deep understanding of the local laws and regulatory landscape.’

‘Many aspects make this practice unique including the geographical location and markets they provide access to in the Middle East, the range of legal services they provide and the personal hand on approach by the partners. These are some of the key strengths and differentiators of HNS Legal in comparison with other firms who tend to be more country focuses with less integration on regional level if any.’

‘The firm is extremely responsive compared to other law firms in the region. This makes it unique as time nowadays is of the essence.  Joseph Nasrallah is a very empathic and responsive, he understands the problems and proposes solutions in a very efficient way.’

‘Responsive, quick. most of the communication done via e-mail. We have benefited from advisory on the labour law and staff related issues. The individuals we have worked with were friendly, professional and reliable.’

‘I regularly deal with Jad Al Skaff and Joseph Nasrallah on various engagements and projects and both of them stand out in terms of demonstrating a hands on approach on the projects we work on.’

‘Exceptional team, very well led by Naoum Farah-you can count on them for local as well international issues. By far the best law offices in Lebanon I had the pleasure to work with. Never complained, simple matters as well very complicated ones receive the same attention. Probably one of the top law practices in the country. I highly recommend.’

‘The strength of this law office is in its team, exceptionally well lead and all top-notch lawyers. It is very hard for me to complain about any of the legal team, all are well versed in their field.’

‘Team is knowledgeable and hands-on in relation to all legal aspects. Main partners, senior partners and junior partners leave no stone unturned for customers. The team provide commercial solutions and advice across different jurisdictions.’

‘During the pre-engagement conversations O&M did an admirable job of explaining why their background and experiences made them well qualified to serve as our external, “in-house” counsel. There was genuine enthusiasm for our brand, our business model, our challenges, and our growth plans.’

‘This firm navigates very well the intricacies of both worlds: European, and Middle Eastern legal worlds. Easy dealing, friendly, and knowledgeable at the same time.’

‘I would like to give credit to Ms. Zeina Azzi here. Despite her hectic schedule, she never failed to give full attention to the smallest of details in negotiating extensive contracts. She sometimes handled unurgent issues after hours, things she could easily refused to do but never did. Extremely professional and knowledgeable.’

‘The team is extremely professional and helpful. They give their clients the needed time. They have a particular attention to details. They have in place a software that connects the client and the firm, where the client can see all the documents related to its case.’

‘Amer Obeid is an exceptional litigator he is second to none. He never lost a case for our company, he always has our interest as a priority. In case of a losing case, he always advises settling to minimize the risks. He is extremely smart and always has the solutions for our problems.’