Alem & Associates > Beirut, Lebanon > Firm Profile
Alem & Associates Offices
126 FOCH STREET
BEIRUT CENTRAL DISTRICT
BEIRUT 2012-6609
Lebanon
Alem & Associates > The Legal 500 Rankings
Lebanon > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
Mohamed Alem and Maya Tabet Chidiac co-head the practice at Alem & Associates, which continues to advise on large financial restructurings, IPOs and Sharia-law compliant transactions. Other key areas of strength for the team include foreign exchange matters, public and private securities work and Sukuk mandates. The firm maintains close ties with French and UK-based banks and borrowers.Practice head(s):
Mohamed Alem; Maya Tabet Chidiac
Lebanon > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
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.Practice head(s):
Mohamed Alem; Rola Tabsh
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Testimonials
‘The support received from Alem & Associates was very valuable and helpful. The team is very knowledgeable, resilient, and resourceful.’
Key clients
McKinsey Electronics Group
Lucid Investment Bank
DIV Capital SAL
Schlumberger
Work highlights
- Advising Mission Laique Française on the regulatory aspects of a transaction.
- Advising an international F&B Group on corporate restructuring.
- Advising the shareholders of GLB Invest SAL Offshore on the sale of a full equity stake to several foreign investors.
Lebanon > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Alem & Associates remains a top choice for litigation throughout Lebanon and arbitration across the region, owing to the firm's presence in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Mohamed Alem spearheads the practice, in which Raymond El Helou is sought after for handling white-collar criminal cases, government investigations, and commercial and financial disputes. Nader Obeid fields over three decades of experience in handling banking, commercial, tax, intellectual property and telecoms litigation. Rana Kahwagi is active in construction and real estate disputes.Practice head(s):
Mohamed Alem; Raymond Helou; Nader Obeid
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Lebanon > Real estate and construction (including projects) Tier 1
Alem & Associates advises real estate owners, developers, licensors, lenders, and investment funds on their real estate operations in Lebanon, with a key focus on acquisition, leasing and construction matters. The team has solid expertise in assisting with the development and operation of shopping malls, hospitals, schools and manufacturing facilities. The practice is co-led by Mohamed Alem and real estate finance expert Rola Tabsh.Practice head(s):
Mohamed Alem; Rola Tabsh
Lebanon > Tax Tier 1
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
Alem & Associates > Firm Profile
The firm: Alem & Associates was founded in 1953 as a general practice and has earned its reputation as one of Lebanon’s most prestigious and leading law firms on account of its commitment to excellence. It offers a wide range of legal services through its offices in Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh, and its associated offices throughout the Middle East.
With more than 60 practitioners in its three offices, Alem & Associates represents and advises clients throughout the world, with a focus on the Middle East. The firm’s team is multicultural and has the experience and ability to operate in both the common and civil law legal systems and is familiar with the intricacies and challenges of regional regulations.
The firm gives particular attention to the processes through which legal services are provided. The firm works under well-defined quality standards, ensuring effectiveness and client satisfaction. It operates a relationship-based service, with close client/firm communication.
Areas of practice:Â The administrative and tax practice group represents individuals, business organisations, and other entities before municipal, state, and administrative agencies, seeking permits and licenses, defending enforcement and disciplinary proceedings, contesting tax decisions, and pursuing governmental approvals.
The aviation practice group of Alem & Associates provides advice and representation on the sale, purchase and leasing of aircraft as well as mortgages, aircraft finance and tax.
The arbitration and ADR practice group acts for clients from many different business sectors, including construction, real estate, public concessions, telecommunications and financial institutions. With an impressive legal team with international experience, the firm can assist at any stage, from strategic preliminary work to the enforcement of arbitral awards.
The banking and finance group has a growing reputation in the sector driven by its outstanding expertise in structuring complex financings in domestic and international markets, including Islamic finance.
The real estate and construction practice group advises on all issues relating to planning, construction and engineering, investment, development, property finance and dispute resolution.
The corporate, mergers and acquisitions practice group provides expert advice on many of the largest and most complex transactions, with a cross-border perspective. The firm applies its experience to a range of corporate and commercial deals and corporate transactions, including joint ventures, equity structures, corporate restructurings, cross-border acquisitions, strategic alliances, equity investments and leverage buyouts.
The employment and social security practice group works with clients from a wide range of industry sectors, assisting not only local businesses but also medium and smaller enterprises to tackle local, international and cross-border employment issues.
Alem & Associates’ intellectual property practice has gained a substantial reputation since its inception. Its lawyers have handled complex transactions deals in Lebanon and the Middle East region.
The franchising, media and entertainment practice, one of the most reputable in the region, provides full-service legal assistance for franchisors and franchisees, also providing legal advice on all aspects of the converging media industries, including media, advertising, radio and television, motion picture and TV production, publishing and new media.
Alem & Associates has a dynamic litigation practice group, with expertise in a wide range of dispute resolution issues, such as commercial litigation, finance, real estate, construction, employment, IP, media, and administrative disputes.
The firm has one of the most reputable energy and environment practices in the region and provides specialised services to public and private clients. The firm also covers oil and gas exploitation in Lebanon, representing global leaders in the industry.
The white-collar defense and government investigations practice group offers clients the extensive experience in dealing with official and government investigations, defense, enforcement and asset recovery matters.
Main Contacts
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| Aviation | |||
| Banking, capital markets and finance | |||
| Construction | |||
| Corporate, mergers and acquisitions | |||
| Employment and social security | |||
| Energy and environment | |||
| Franchising, media and entertainment | |||
| Intellectual property | |||
| Litigation | |||
| Real estate | |||
| Telecommunication and technology | |||
| White-collar defense and government investigations |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Mohamed Y Alem | Mohamed Alem is the founder and senior partner of Alem & Associates… | View Profile |