Madkour Law Firm

The Firm:

Overview. Since its establishment in 1993, Madkour Law Firm has evolved into one of Lebanon's largest and most respected law firm. Contributing to its growing success is its team comprised of specialized lawyers and renowned former judges, and its collaborative efforts with firms spanning various international jurisdictions.

Offices. Locally, Madkour Law Firm operates from three well-established offices, each with specialized departments.

• Main Office: Sodeco Street, Petro Trad, Bloc 6, 3^rd floor, Beirut, Lebanon.
• Corporate Department: Saint Rita Boulevard, Gedco Center, 2^nd floor, Sin-el-Fil, Lebanon.
• Arbitration & Litigation Department: Dbayeh Highway, Platine Tower, 6^th floor, Dbayeh, Lebanon.

Our Partners and Correspondents. Globally, the firm has cultivated strategic partnerships and maintains correspondences with law firms and partners in several jurisdictions, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, France, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, and Brazil.

Our clients. Madkour Law Firm delivers an extensive array of legal and judicial services, catering to individuals, companies, institutions, non-governmental organizations, and embassies.

Areas of Expertise:

• Arbitration & Litigation: Madkour Law Firm offers specialized counsel and representation to clients in the fields of litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters. In 2023, Madkour Law Firm further solidified its commitment to arbitration by establishing a dedicated Arbitration Department in Dbayeh, Lebanon. With over 10 years of experience in the realm of arbitration, Madkour Law Firm excels in delivering top-tier legal representation for intricate international commercial arbitrations, investor-State disputes, and construction conflicts. Our track record includes providing adept legal representation before esteemed institutions such as ICC, ICSID, DIAC, PCA, as well as handling ad hoc arbitrations, catering to a diverse clientele from around the world and communicating fluently in multiple languages.
• Criminal Law & White Collar: With a four-generation criminal law legacy, Madkour Law Firm is a trusted authority in Criminal Law and White-Collar defense. Our expertise spans conventional criminal matters and complex White-Collar crime, including financial fraud, corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering. We understand the gravity of these cases and are dedicated to safeguarding our clients' rights and interests. With over 30 years of success, our reputation for excellence is well established. Roy Madkour’s leadership in the International Prison Watch Association and our founding role in the Lebanese Penal Law Association underscore our commitment to enhancing criminal law in Lebanon.
• Corporate Law / M&A: Corporate law is a core practice at Madkour Law Firm, where the firm advises national and international clients, including corporations, multinationals, and financial institutions. Services cover the full spectrum of corporate matters, from business structuring and regulatory compliance to tailored commercial strategies. The firm also has strong experience in negotiating and managing mergers, acquisitions, and related corporate transactions.
• Banking & Finance: Madkour Law Firm has built a strong track record and deep expertise in banking and finance, consistently serving the evolving needs of financial institutions. The firm advises banks and financial entities on a wide range of legal matters that extend beyond traditional business and commercial law, offering specialized insight into the regulatory, economic, and policy frameworks governing the financial sector. This focused approach allows Madkour Law Firm to remain at the forefront of legal developments impacting its clients.
• Contract law : Madkour Law Firm provides comprehensive contract law services to individuals, SMEs, and corporations. The firm advises on all aspects of contractual relations, including drafting clear and enforceable agreements, reviewing for legal risks and compliance, negotiating favorable terms, and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Services also cover contract compliance and the development of tailored solutions that align with clients’ specific commercial needs.
• Energy & Infrastructure: Madkour Law Firm delivers comprehensive legal support to clients operating in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Recognizing the strategic importance of these industries to economic development and sustainability, the firm offers tailored legal services that facilitate project structuring, regulatory compliance, and long-term success. Areas of expertise include project financing, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and environmental regulation. Madkour Law Firm advises a broad spectrum of clients, including energy producers, infrastructure developers, government agencies, and institutional investors.
• Labor Law: Madkour Law Firm handles a wide range of labor-related matters, including the development of labor management systems and resolution of HR challenges. The firm has significant litigation experience representing both employers and employees in complex employment disputes. Services include drafting employment agreements with non-compete clauses, IP protection, and fair severance terms, as well as establishing internal policies to safeguard trade secrets. Madkour Law Firm also assists foreign residents with work visa and residency procedures for integration into the Lebanese workforce.
• Intellectual Property: Madkour Law Firm safeguards trade identities and brand value through tailored trademark services, including availability searches, registration strategies, portfolio management, licensing, rights transfers, and representation in infringement and counterfeiting disputes.
• Real Estate: Madkour Law Firm advises a broad range of clients across the real estate sector, including developers, contractors, and property owners. Expertise includes due diligence, project contracting, company formation, transactions, dispute resolution, and drafting of legal and technical documentation.
• Family Law & Inheritance: Madkour Law Firm provides compassionate, expert counsel in family and estate matters, including non-religious divorce, custody, support, and property division. Services also include estate planning, probate, inheritance dispute resolution, and strategic tax planning—tailored to protect interests and preserve legacy.
• Human Rights & Pro Bono: With a strong interest in Human Rights, Madkour Law Firm has been at the forefront of many domestic and international human rights cases and has long been recognized as a leader in this field.
• Malpractice: Madkour Law Firm also addresses the complexities of medical malpractice cases from all perspectives. With a commitment to justice, we represent both plaintiffs and defendants, ensuring that all parties involved receive experienced and diligent legal representation. Our versatile Medical Malpractice Practice covers a broad spectrum of medical negligence cases.

For more details, please visit our website: www.madkourlawfirm.com/practice-areas

Our Initiatives:

Human Rights are not optional. Madkour Law Firm has a strong commitment to promoting Human Rights. Since its establishment in 1993, the firm has consistently been at the forefront of numerous public battles, earning recognition, especially among professionals and specialized press, as a prime institution in the field of Human Rights promotion. The firm's commitment can be best described through the initiatives it has led throughout the years.

The Lebanese Penal Law Association (LPLA):

In 2006, Roy MADKOUR (Managing Partner) and a team of lawyers, in collaboration with MADKOUR Law Firm, founded The Lebanese Penal Law Association (LPLA) under the guidance of President Michel MADKOUR, a distinguished judge with four decades of experience in criminal courts. LPLA aims to promote a more efficient justice system by fostering the growth of legal frameworks and institutions, conducting research on criminal law and procedural matters, encouraging collaboration among individuals and organizations involved in the realm of criminal justice and promoting human rights in Lebanon. The Association has been registered at the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities under number 412.

 To learn more about LPLA, please visit: www.penallebanon.org

The International Prison Watch Association - Lebanon Section (IPW):

Roy MADKOUR has been appointed in 1999 as the representative of The International Prison Watch in Lebanon.  The International Prison Watch (IPW or OIP) is a French non-profit organization established in 1995. It is dedicated to promoting human rights within prisons, advocating for reduced incarceration rates, emphasizing social reintegration, and firmly opposing the use of the death penalty and torture. OIP also has consultative status at the United Nations.

To learn more about the IPW, please visit: www.oipliban.org

to learn more about our initiatives, please visit: https://www.madkourlawfirm.com/initiatives