BLK Partners > Beirut, Lebanon > Firm Profile
BLK Partners Offices
Sami Solh Avenue
Badaro Circles Tower, 1st Floor
Beirut
P.O. Box 1162083
Lebanon
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BLK Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Lebanon > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
BLK Partners‘ corporate offering includes assisting local and foreign investors with M&A, day-to-day corporate matters, restructurings, joint ventures, contractual matters and distribution agreements. The client base includes healthcare, real estate and construction companies. Ziad El-Khoury is well versed in assisting TMT and financial sector clients with transactional matters, and Walid Merhej advises on private equity mandates. Bassem Chalhoub is a key name to note.Practice head(s):
Ziad El-Khoury; Walid Merhej
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘What I like about this firm is that they can cover all the customer’s needs.’
‘Walid Merhej is organized, calm, and dedicated. He always finds solutions for problems in a calm way.’
Key clients
Shaaya & Azar SAL
CACM HOLDING SAL
B Management SAL
Work highlights
- Assisted CACM Holding with acquiring shares in other real estate companies, involving assisting with the purchase of the real estate portfolio.
Lebanon > Dispute resolution Tier 1
BLK Partners reports an increase in work involving commercial disputes, construction, and healthcare arbitration cases. Banking litigation is another prominent area of instruction, and the team regularly acts for clients in contentious mandates involving debt recovery and insolvency matters. Regulatory expert Georges Okais and Walid Merhej, who counts financial disputes as a core strength, co-head the practice. Bassem Chalhoub is well versed in advising on employment disputes.Practice head(s):
Georges Okais; Walid Merhej
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Superior technical knowledge.’
Lebanon > Real estate and construction (including projects) Tier 1
Led by Hadi Melki, the team at BLK Partners has an excellent track record in handling large PPP projects, and is sought after by clients in the utilities, transportation, waste-to-energy, healthcare, and social infrastructure sectors. Melki brings over two decades of experience in assisting government bodies and project sponsors across the full project lifecycle, and continues to advise on PPP matters relating to projects in Saudi Arabia. The 'proactive' Ziad El-Khoury specialises in construction law.Practice head(s):
Hadi Melki
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Ziad El-Khoury and his team have experience and expertise in ESG related areas including a number of renewable energy projects which is rare in the region.’
Key clients
Saudi Fal Company
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A
BLK Partners has a skilled corporate team that handles a range of cross-border transactions. The firm is active across foreign direct investment, joint ventures, M&A, and corporate restructurings, as well as handling a variety of commercial instructions including distribution, franchising and manufacturing agreements. Patrick Khoury is particularly noted for his structured finance, funds and corporate finance work. Ziad El-Khoury advises clients from Saudi Arabia where he also works with entities looking to invest and acquire assets in the UAE. Brian Onaissy is a strong supporting presence on matters,Practice head(s):
Patrick Khoury; Ziad El-Khoury
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Rentokil-Boecker
Denuo
Quant
Hill Dickinson
Tosoh
Related Inc
Damac Group
Work highlights
- Provided assistance and guidance to Rentokil – Boecker throughout the finalisation and implementation of the new merger structure in the UAE.
- Assist a client on corporate setups in both mainland UAE and free zones, compliance with data protection laws, and understanding the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) law.
- Advise Damac Group on corporate governance and compliance matters related to more than 100 entities in the implementation of the introduction of the new commercial companies law and the income tax in the UAE.
BLK Partners > Firm Profile
BLK Partners offers its clients a comprehensive legal service in the Middle East through a team of specialist experts who combine international experience with a deep understanding of local legal regimes, customs, and markets. BLK Partners serves as a unique legal platform composed of client-centric professionals, united by our “Glocal” concept, and dedicated to creating the best legal platform.
Our team of multilingual lawyers understands cultural sensitivities and the complexities of doing business in the Middle East region, and delivers tailored and sophisticated legal services, enabling clients to navigate the regulatory, legal, economic, and business landscapes.
BLK Partners is at the forefront of trends in more than forty business sectors and encompasses four main legal practice groups: Corporate, Commercial & M&A, Dispute Resolution, Projects and Construction. Our diverse client base includes state-owned entities, large multinational corporations, public entities, governmental bodies, financial intermediaries, institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, high-growth ventures, Fortune 500 companies, and SMEs.
Chairman:Â Dr. Mohamed Ben Laden
Chief Executive Officer:Â Ziad El-Khoury
Number of partners: 18
Number of lawyers: 40
Languages:Â Arabic, English, French, Russian, German
Commercial, Corporate & M&A:
Head of Practice:Â Jeffrey J. Greene
Email:Â jeff.greene@blkpartners.com
https://blkpartners.com/partners.php?id=48&name=Jeff%20Greene
BLK Partners’ experienced team of corporate lawyers understands the intricacies of doing business under local regimes and can easily identify potential risks, recommend ways to address them and close transactions accordingly. BLK’s experience includes advising local and foreign investors on M&A, joint ventures and corporate structuring and set-up from negotiations to completion. We also provide advice on all forms of commercial contracts and arrangements to support our clients’ day-to-day and strategic business activities.
Key Clients:Â Agility Group, Sinopec, Systra, HUMA, EI Technologies, WPP, First Solar International Middle East FZ LLC, MAN Enterprise
Projects:
Head of Practice:Â Hadi Melki
https://blkpartners.com/partners.php?id=7&name=Hadi%20Melki
Email:Â hadi.melki@blkpartners.com
BLK Partners stands out as a rare firm deeply immersed in projects and PPPs, particularly excelling in advising government entities and project sponsors on limited or non-recourse financing ventures. Our comprehensive support spans the project’s entire lifecycle, from initial bid through operation and handover. Our expertise spans diverse sectors including city development, healthcare, transportation, and telecoms. Our competitive edge lies in offering a full spectrum of regulatory services, leveraging extensive local regulatory knowledge and robust relationships with regulatory bodies. Our approach combines a profound understanding of legal landscapes with a practical, commercially focused outlook. We are adept at bolstering compliance within existing frameworks and swiftly adapting to new regulations, contributing significantly to shaping laws, regulations, and policies across the Middle East. Our involvement includes gap analysis, benchmarking, advising on local legislation, and engaging stakeholders to grasp practical implications, emphasizing the pivotal role of regulatory compliance in successful business strategies.
Key Clients:Â Tatweer Educational Technologies (TETCO), The Saudi Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MOMRA), Aggreko Middle East Limited, Ministry of Investment KSA (MISA), Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture KSA (MEWA), STC, Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE), Municipality of Beirut, Beirut Port Authority, etc.
Dispute Resolution:
Head of Practice:Â Wissam Hachem
https://blkpartners.com/partners.php?id=10&name=Wissam%20Hachem
Email:Â wissam.hachem@blkpartners.com
BLK Partners offers an all-encompassing approach to litigation (local and cross-border) and arbitration (domestic and international) in the Middle East.
Our qualified lawyers have rights of audience before the the local courts in all jurisdictions in which they operate.
BLK Partners has the technical expertise and capability to advise clients and conduct all types of litigation in the region including commercial, construction, real estate, insurance, employment, aviation, IP, and criminal cases. Being a regional law firm while having the international expertise is one of the great pillars of our success. Clients rely on our global perspective and on our in-depth knowledge and understanding of local and regional laws.
BLK Partners has been traditionally involved in dispute resolution covering several sectors and is well-recognized for representing clients in cross-border disputes.
Key Clients:Â Saudi Arabian Airlines, Al Balagha Holding Group, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC, and many other leading clients encompassing various industry sectors including aviation, real estate, construction, maritime, F&B, healthcare, banking, etc.
Construction:
Head of Practice:Â Scott Hutton
https://blkpartners.com/partners.php?id=34&name=Scott%20Hutton
Email:Â scott.hutton@blkpartners.com
BLK’s team of experienced lawyers can provide the support you need at all levels of the contracting chain and can assist you with all of your construction needs on both the front-end and back-end. We regularly represent developers, funders, owners, operators, contractors, subcontractors, facility managers, consultants, and suppliers.
Our experience covers all major sectors including transport infrastructure (airports, ports, roads, rail, and water), power, petrochemicals, and commercial property.
We offer a single point of contact for project development, contract administration and dispute resolution advice. Our lawyers are equipped to deal with both project development and dispute resolution, giving them a unique understanding of the full life cycle of a construction project. Our disputes team are specialist in both arbitration (local and international) and local court litigation. Our team also works regularly with litigation funders and we understand the dynamics of the funding model.
Key Clients:Â Damac, Cayan Group, ZP Drilling, Sinopec, The First Group
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Dispute Resolution | Georges Okais | georges.okais@blkpartners.com | +9611387778 |
Dispute Resolution | Fadi Oneissy | fadi.oneissy@blkpartners.com | +9611387778 |
Corporate, Commercial & M&A | Walid Merhej | walid.merhej@blkpartners.com | +9611387778 |
Corporate, Commercial & M&A | Nadim Gemayel | nadim.gemayel@blkpartners.com | +9611387778 |
Projects | Hadi Melki | hadi.melki@blkpartners.com | +9611387778 |
Staff Figures
Partners : 18 Lawyers : 40 Paralegals : 4 Chief Operating Officer : 1 Chairman : 1 :Languages
Arabic English French German RussianMemberships
Beirut Bar Association IBA (International Bar Association) Saudi Bar Association Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts England & Wales Law Society Egyptian Bar Association French Bar Association STEPOther
Other offices : Riyadh Other offices : Dubai- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Real estate and construction (including projects)
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A