Firms in the Spotlight Tax

Hamdan Law Firm

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The Hamdan Law Firm was founded in 1961 by Ahmad Hamdan and offers a full range of legal services. It is one of the oldest law firms in Lebanon and is today managed by Abdel Ghani Hamdan.

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Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm

Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm's tax team garners praise for its 'broad knowledge of the complexity of local tax laws, but also of the cross-border application of the tax regulations of other jurisdictions'. The group is also adept at assisting with the tax aspects of transactions, corporate reorganisations, and employment-related matters. Restructuring expert Souraya Machnouk advised Subway on tax and regulatory matters concerning the liquidation and de-registration of its local branches, and firm managing partner Carlos Abou Jaoude stands out for being 'knowledgeable of international taxation'.

Practice head(s):

Carlos Abou Jaoude; Souraya Machnouk


Testimonials

‘Their tax advice is always pragmatic, and they are well-respected by the public authorities and administrations.’

‘Carlos Abou Jaoude is financially savvy and knowledgeable of international taxation. Souraya Machnouk is an expert is group tax restructurings involving different jurisdictions.’

Key clients

Amazon


Thomson Reuters Corporation


NCR Corporation


3M Group


Ericsson


Samsung


The Body Shop


Collège Protestant Français


Laceco Architects & Engineers


ALMAZA Group


Work highlights


  • Advised Amazon (UK Headquarters) on tax and customs matters governing the shipment of products into Lebanon.
  • Acted as lead counsel to LACECO in relation to a highly complex cross-border corporate and tax restructuring and international expansion plan spanning five jurisdictions.
  • Advised US pharmaceutical company Organon on its Long-Term Employee Stock Incentive Plan.

Alem & Associates

Alem & Associates has extensive strength in advising on tax regulatory matters, corporate tax issues and tax litigation, with a solid track record in handling mandates before the Lebanese State Council. Practice co-heads Mohamed Alem and Nader Obeid have experience in advising on the tax aspects of domestic and international M&A and corporate restructurings.

Practice head(s):

Mohamed Alem; Nader Obeid


Badri and Salim El Meouchi LLP

Badri and Salim El Meouchi LLP's tax practice has particular strength in advising on the corporate tax structuring of domestic M&A mandates, alongside handling the tax aspects of real estate and PPP matters. The department is co-led by Carine Farran and Chadia El Meouchi, who are regularly instructed by individual clients and family offices on matters involving trusts, wealth preservation and succession issues. Banking law expert Salim El Meouchi is a key practitioner in the department.

Practice head(s):

Chadia El Meouchi; Carine Farran


Other key lawyers:

Salim El Meouchi


Key clients

Banque Misr Liban


Holdal Group


Saint-Gobain Middle East


Construction Development Company International


Projects Development Company


Intel


Fransabank


Ciment de Sibline


Secil


Simmons & Simmons LLP


Audi Saradar Private Bank


European Investment Bank (EIB)


Pinsent Masons LLP


Clifford Chance LLP


White & Case LLP


Deutsche Bank


Work highlights


  • Advised on tax-efficient structuring issues relating to the expansion and development of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.
  • Advising a high-net-worth family on tax matters concerning restructuring the ownership of their real estate assets in Lebanon.