When it comes to commercial litigation and arbitration Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm is highly recommended for its ‘commitment, and insightful analyses’. It is increasingly advising on significant, high-profile litigation and arbitration cases involving Lebanese and foreign clients, this combined with industry-specific experience. Its clients range from banks to well-known corporates and includes ICC arbitrations. Team heads:  managing partner, Carlos Abou Jaoude, Rania Khoury  (head of domestic and international arbitration), Simon El Kai and Grace Tamer (co-heads of litigation).

Excelling in cross-border transactions, Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm is a top name for corporate work in Lebanon and is valued for its ‘excellent communication skills, and high level of know-how’. In addition to cross-border M&A, its corporate work spans areas such as transaction structuring, pre-acquisition due diligence, licensing, compliance and post-acquisition integration. Simon El Kai, Souraya Machnouk, and Carlos Abou Jaoude head a substantial team which includes senior associate Salwa Abdallah.