Badri and Salim El Meouchi LLP's corporate and M&A group is jointly led by Chadia El Meouchi, who is adept at handling restructuring matters, and Carine Farran, who assists oil and gas and finance clients with a wide range of commercial and cross-border transactions. Other key lawyers include Walid Honein and Zouheir El Baba.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent knowledge of local procedures and a strong command of Lebanese corporate law, which proved valuable in navigating complex transactions. They were consistently responsive and available to address our questions and concerns, ensuring that matters progressed smoothly and efficiently.’
  • ‘A great team.’
  • ‘Their team is exceptional; they provide high-quality services with practical business and commercial insight. They have high negotiation skills and are dedicated, available and responsive. As a client, you feel you are in safe hands. It is a real pleasure working with them.'
  • ‘Chadia el Meouchi has been outstanding, responsive and practical and extremely insightful in leading the negotiations.'

Key clients

  • European Investment Bank
  • CDCI International
  • White and Case LLP
  • Taylor Wessing
  • Secil SAL
  • Ciment de Sibline SAL
  • Banque Misr Liban
  • Debbaneh Saikali Group Holding SAL
  • Emaar Properties
  • Holdal Group
  • Clifford Chance LLP
  • Deutsche Bank

Work highlights

Assisted with the restructuring and sale of a Lebanese insurance company within an international group.
Conducted legal due diligence for two Lebanese subsidiaries of an international beverage group as part of a global carve-out and partial divestment.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Chadia El Meouchi
Chadia El Meouchi
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Carine Farran
Carine Farran
Practice head

Chadia El Meouchi; Carine Farran

Other key lawyers

Walid Honein; Zouheir El Baba; Joelle Khater