Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Lebanon
Band 1
Email address
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+961 1 203 245About
Provided by Badri and Salim El Meouchi
Badri and Salim El Meouchi Law Firm’s litigation and arbitration departments are very active in litigations before the Lebanese and Qatar Financial Centre courts, and advise clients and/or local counsel in disputes across the entire region.
Litigation
The firm is renowned for its strong litigation department in Lebanon and the QFC.
The firm is active in front of all levels of courts in Lebanon, including the First Court of Cassation (Lebanon’s Supreme Court). Its lawyers have continued the firm’s century-old tradition of strong and ethical advocacy, thus earning the respect of the judiciary.
In the QFC, the firm has been involved in first instance and appellate court proceedings, before leading judges.
The firm also advises various clients in litigations across the Middle East, alongside local counsel. The firm is able to coordinate multi-jurisdictional disputes on behalf of clients, ensuring a coherent strategy and maximizing the chances of a positive outcome.
ADR and Arbitration
The firm is very frequently called upon for ADR and arbitration work.
One of the firm’s specialties is pre-conflict advice in various sectors (including construction, insurance and corporate law), enabling clients to avoid impending disputes and, should a dispute arise, be better prepared to deal with it.
The firm’s DR team is frequently called upon to act in arbitration cases, either as counsel or as arbitrator.
Chambers Review
Badri and Salim El Meouchi is a market-leading law firm which is highly sought after for its expertise in dispute resolution. It is a go-to counsel for several leading Lebanese banks. In addition, the firm represents numerous other high-profile clients, including well-known energy companies. Its recent experience encompasses employment and high-stakes financial services litigation, as well as contractual and distributorship disputes. The firm also assists clients with arbitration proceedings, in addition to providing guidance on matters of Lebanese law in the context of overseas court actions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm was thorough and result-oriented."
"The team's guidance was specific and to the point."
"The firm was thorough and result-oriented."
"The team's guidance was specific and to the point."
Notable Practitioners
Highly respected in Beirut, Salim El Meouchi represents an impressive list of banks, manufacturers and energy companies in a wide variety of disputes. The firm's chairman and senior partner, he is known for his many years of experience and deep knowledge of Lebanese law.