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El-Aref International Law Office Offices
FIRST FLOOR, CHAHINE BLDG
ITANI STREET, SNOUBRA
VERDUN, 135207 BEIRUT
Lebanon
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Mr Aref El-Aref
Position
Managing Partner
Career
Aref El-Aref has been a partner with El-Aref International Law Office since 2003, and been working in the Middle East and Africa Region and in the United States of America since. Aref specializes in M&A, Finance and Projects field. He advises multilateral financial institutions, international organizations and other DFIs on their debt and equity investments in emerging markets. In the area of corporate and finance, he has handled mega M&A deals for a wide variety of companies as well as large financing transactions. He has represented clients in M&A transactions for energy projects in Africa involving energy, and petrochemical facilities.
Languages
English, French, Arabic
Education
Aref El-Aref received a LL.B from the Lebanese University Law School, is a holder of LL.M from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and holder of Negotiations & Persuasion Degree from Wharton Business School. He is a holder of Executive Program on Leadership in Law Firms from Harvard Law School. He is admitted to practice law in Beirut Bar and a member of the New York Bar
Lawyer Rankings
Lebanon > Banking, finance and capital markets
Lauded for its ‘deep expertise in both conventional and Islamic finance’, El-Aref International Law Office is noted for its activity in financing transactions. Team head Aref El-Aref regularly advises lenders, sponsors, and borrowers on capital markets, regulatory securities, and debt financing, while Katia Daou advises banks on security documents and enforcement procedural issues. Mohamad Ramadan is also a key individual, specialising in transactions regarding syndicated and term loan financing.
Lebanon > Commercial, corporate and M&A
(Leading partners)El-Aref International Law Office‘s broad caseload encompasses M&A, venture capital, corporate governance, and private equity issues. Aref El-Aref advises a range of international companies, shareholders, and investors on project finance transactions, while Mohamad Ramadan is a key contact for technology clients.
Lebanon > Real estate and construction (including projects)
(Leading partners)With a strong reputation in the energy sector, El-Aref International Law Office is well-versed in real estate and construction, advising on the structuring and financing of development projects. Aref El-Aref leads the group and has expertise in asset acquisition, financing, and joint ventures.
Lawyer Rankings
- Banking, finance and capital markets Lebanon
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Lebanon
- Leading partners Lebanon > Real estate and construction (including projects)
- Leading partners Lebanon > Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Real estate and construction (including projects) Lebanon
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Real estate and construction (including projects)