Law Offices of Naoum Farah > Beirut, Lebanon > Firm Profile

Law Offices of Naoum Farah
FARRANIA BUILDING, SAID FREYHA STREET, HAZMIEH
PO BOX 16 7055
ACHRAFIEH, 1100-2180 BEIRUT
Lebanon

Lebanon > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

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.

Practice head(s):

Naoum Farah; Nada Farhat; Roula El Hajj

Key clients

Intercontinental Bank of Lebanon sal

Bellevue Medical Center Hospital

Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International sal

T.G.F Holding sal

GHSA (GARGOUR HOLDINGS S.A.)

SOFIDAL Holding sal

Burotec

Lebanon > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Law Offices of Naoum Farah is well established in the Lebanese legal market, with a strong background in advising on domestic commercial litigation and arbitration, as well as acting in  white-collar defence matters and TMT disputes. Naoum Farah‘s ‘vast experience allows him to develop the proper strategy necessary to achieve his clients’ best interests'. Roula Tayar is a key name for commercial litigation, and Weygand Farhat leads the firm's white-collar defence offering.

Practice head(s):

Naoum Farah; Roula Tayar; Weygand Farhat

Testimonials

‘Naoum Farah personally follows up on each and every file.’

‘Excellent, honest and very clear communication with its clients.’

‘Weygand Farhat and Roula Tayar are very experienced, matching the knowledge of other big firms in the region. They are fully dedicated to the client’s matters and provide care, patience, professionalism and are always available to answer any questions. They inspire confidence in their work and are a safe pair of hands.’

‘The white-collar litigation team lead by Naoum Farah and assisted by Weygand Farhat is highly responsive, has a deep knowledge of the law and provides exceptional legal advice.’

‘Naoum Farah is very attentive to details and his vast experience allows him to develop the proper strategy necessary to achieve his clients’ best interests.’

Key clients

Bellevue Medical Center Hospital

Brands Holding sal |(Shuman poultry farms)

T.G.F Holding sal

Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International sal (LBCI)

SOFIDAL Holding sal

Work highlights

  • Defending the interests of the MP and former Minister of Interior, Nohad Machnouk, in the criminal lawsuit pertaining to the explosion at the Port of Beirut in 2020.
  • Representing an American Lebanese citizen and two American citizens in criminal proceedings brought against them, concerning the clients’ alleged involvement in Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan to Lebanon.
Photo Name Position Profile
Roula  El Hajj photo Roula El Hajj Lawyer
Naoum Farah photo Mr Naoum Farah Founder and managing partner – Head of Arbitration
Nada Farhat photo Mrs Nada Farhat Lawyer
Nada Farhat photo Mrs Nada Farhat Lawyer
Weygand Farhat photo Mr Weygand Farhat Lawyer
Mirna Hneiny photo Mrs Mirna Hneiny Lawyer
Roula Tayar photo Miss Roula Tayar Lawyer

About the significant cases handled by the Firm

  1. The firm is representing the interests of Lebanese businessman, MP and former Minister of Telecommunications (2011-2014) in Lebanon, Mr. Nicolas Sehnaoui, as defendant in a case brought by the public prosecutor for alleged violation of duties assigned to him as minister and alleged misuse of public funds before the Chamber of Deputies (to be then referred to The Supreme Council for the Trial of Presidents and Ministers).