Middle East and Partners Law Firm

Legal Department

Riyadh , Beirut , Dubai

Lawyer - legal Counsel .

Middle east and partners Law Firm -Lebanon - Partner | Jan 2022 - present

Houssam Al Hakeem Law Firm | 2016 - 2022

• Represent hundreds of clients across all types of legal cases including civil, commercial, real estate, labor, and family law, offering customized legal strategies that resulted in favorable judicial outcomes.
• Handle disputes for individuals, companies, NGOs, and public figures, often under high-pressure and complex legal contexts requiring precision and deep legal insight
• Draft and negotiate contracts including SPAs, MOUs, JVs, and leases, protecting client rights, minimizing legal risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Act as legal advisor to four Lebanese Members of Parliament, supporting them in legislative drafting, constitutional interpretation, and legal risk assessment
• Managed complex civil and corporate litigation in collaboration with senior lawyers, providing comprehensive legal solutions to high-profile local and international clients
• Oversaw contract structuring and legal due diligence for dozens of companies, ensuring compliance with Lebanese and international commercial laws
• Provided strategic consultation in partnership agreements, shareholder disputes, and cross-border transactions, helping clients navigate legal uncertainty and minimize disputes
• Deliver legal support to the REFORM Association, helping structure legal frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance in NGO operations
• Lead legal awareness campaigns across media platforms, simplifying complex legal matters and empowering public understanding of legal rights

Qatar

Legal Advisor – Middle East Law & Arbitration Center - Qatar | Jan 2022 – Present

• Provided legal consultancy for Qatari clients in sectors such as corporate , real estate , construction, finance, and NGOs, focusing on contract enforcement, labor law, and corporate governance
• Drafted bilingual contracts and legal opinions tailored to Qatari legal standards, helping clients manage cross-border operations and regulatory risk
• Participated in seminars hosted by the Qatar Chamber, contributing insights on the application of electronic record laws and legal modernization .
• Served on the legal drafting Task Force delegated to draft the unified terms and conditions of freight forwarders in Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Partner & Legal Consultant – Al Madmoun Law Firm – Riyadh | Jan 2024 – Present

• Delivered legal advisory on PPP projects, real estate transactions, and corporate incorporation under Saudi Vision 2030 reforms
• Establishment of companies and drafting of minutes of meetings and provision of legal assistance.
• Participated in regional events such as BIBAN 24 exhibition that showcased a great deal of creativity and innovative ideas
• Participated in seminars organized by the British Embassy in Riyadh, contributing to public-private legal dialogue.
• Participated in most-attended tech event LEAP24 .

Lecturer – Faculty of Law, MUBS University | Jan 2017 – Dec 2018

• Taught courses on NGOs and municipalities, encouraging students to apply legal principles to real-world governance and legal frameworks
• Guided law students in clinical legal education and practical case research as part of the university’s legal clinic

Trainee Lawyer – Naji Boustani, Skaff & Associates, Salim Saeed Firms | Jan 2013 – Dec 2016

• Assisted in litigation across civil and commercial cases, contributing to legal drafting, research, and courtroom preparation

Lebanese University, Beirut

• PhD – Public Law | In Progress

Université La Sagesse

• Master’s Degree – Public Law | 2014

Lebanese University, Beirut

• Bachelor Degree – Law | 2010