Corporate & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Lebanon
Band 1
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Provided by Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm
Abou Jaoude & Associates is the largest multi-practice law firm in Lebanon, with a commanding market share of complex transactions of first impression in the region in Corporate, M&A, Banking, Finance, Real Estate and Energy. In addition to their thorough knowledge of the law, the Firm’s team is distinguished by an in-depth specialization, a sharp understanding of its clients' businesses and the industries they operate in, and a strategic pragmatic approach to legal advice. The Firm acts as legal counsel for prominent international groups, and provides strategic advice on market-entry conditions, corporate and tax reorganizations, and company formation and capitalizations. The Firm has unparalleled expertise in complex and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions across all industry sectors, advising on structuring, pre-acquisition due diligence, licensing, compliance and post-acquisition integration.
The Firm represents a dominant portfolio of domestic and global banks on matters of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, extensions of credit and syndicated facilities, complex issuances and offerings of financial products, and cross-border banking activities.
The Firm has a remarkable record with notable mandates in real estate development, power, renewable energy, and oil & gas, advising key markets players on project finance, energy contracts, bankability issues, public procurement, and government relations.
Chambers Review
Abou Jaoude & Associates maintains a leading position at the forefront of the Lebanese legal market. Its lawyers are often called upon for their expertise in finance and M&A transactions as well as corporate reorganisations. The team is also eminently capable in regulatory banking work and has a strong track record of acting for big-name clients on a wide variety of cutting-edge matters.
Work Highlights
- An Abou Jaoude team advised Credit Suisse on the liquidation aspects of its exit from the Lebanese market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Abou Jaoude offers reliable and quick service, especially when it comes to urgent and unforeseen matters."
"They displayed a keen understanding of the business context and market dynamics throughout the collaboration."
"The team consistently provides high-quality service. They use their resources efficiently and effectively to ensure client satisfaction and continued guidance."
"Abou Jaoude offers reliable and quick service, especially when it comes to urgent and unforeseen matters."
"They displayed a keen understanding of the business context and market dynamics throughout the collaboration."
"The team consistently provides high-quality service. They use their resources efficiently and effectively to ensure client satisfaction and continued guidance."
Notable Practitioners
Founding partner Carlos Abou Jaoude has considerable expertise in transactional and commercial advisory matters. He is particularly active on banking and finance, M&A and energy mandates.
"Carlos Abou Jaoude is relentless in leading and guiding the law firm's successful practice. His years of experience in Lebanon and abroad allow him to successfully handle the changing business environment."
"Carlos Abou Jaoude is a great negotiator. He thinks several steps ahead and his business savviness is an asset."
Souraya Machnouk handles a variety of high-value mandates across a range of disciplines, from M&A and finance to real estate. She offers additional expertise in energy and project mandates. She is also noted among sources for her extensive legal knowledge and formidable negotiating skills.
"Souraya Machnouk is a difference-maker in complex transactions. She brings an international dimension, she is attentive to detail and knows the market."
"Souraya Machnouk has remarkable drafting skills and notable expertise advising on complex transactions."
"Souraya is able to develop creative solutions to legal problems. She has a good understanding of the business world and is able to think strategically about the legal issues that businesses face."
Simon El Kai maintains a robust corporate and finance practice. He is highly proficient in transactional matters and offers additional expertise in litigation.
"Simon El Kai is versatile. He provides strategic litigation advice and has vast experience in a wide array of legal fields."
Ranked Lawyers at
Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm
Lebanon
Members
Provided by Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm
Head of Department
Hachem El Housseini
Ibrahim Barraj
Head of Department
Head of Department