Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Lebanon
Band 2
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+961 5 452 203About
Provided by Hage-Chahine Law Firm
Described as a "Market Leader in Dispute Resolution" (The Legal 500) and "the go-to Law Firm for International Arbitration and Litigation" (Chambers & Partners), Hage-Chahine Law Firm is known for handling high-profile cases and solving complex legal issues by combining deep academic insights with superior practical efficiency.
Arbitration Powerhouse
From drafting arbitral agreements and assisting clients with arbitral proceedings to seeking recourses in front of national courts and enforcement of arbitral awards, the firm provides legal services at all stages of the arbitration process. The firm’s lawyers act as arbitrators in commercial and investment arbitration and provide legal reports to arbitral tribunals.
Expert Litigators
Having earned a global reputation for winning landmark cases, the firm covers a wide range of areas especially contracts, commercial agencies and franchises, banking and finance, commercial, medical, transport, insurance, family law, inheritance, real estate and construction. The firm also boasts one of the most experienced teams in matters involving Sovereign Governments. The firm’s lawyers have rights of audience before Lebanese courts and French courts.
Award-Winning Team of Lawyers
The Firm was named Arbitration Team of the Year and Litigation Team of the Year at the 2021 Middle East Legal Awards. The Firm was also named Dispute Resolution & Litigation Team of the Year at the 2021 Oath Middle East Legal Awards.
Chambers Review
Hage-Chahine Law Firm is a dispute resolution boutique with several decades' experience representing major corporate clients in high-value litigation and arbitration. It maintains a wide-ranging practice, with frequent roles on shareholder and contractual disputes as well as enforcement action. The team is also notable for its ability to handle matters before the French courts.
Work Highlights
- A Hage-Chahine team represented a manufacturer of dental products in relation to the USD5 million wrongful termination of a distribution agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm works fast and is very efficient in its handling of the client's time and resources."
"They are able to seamlessly navigate through the complexities of multiple jurisdictions and deliver brilliantly on the execution."
"The team displayed an impressive ability to analyse intricate details and present strong arguments."
"The firm works fast and is very efficient in its handling of the client's time and resources."
"They are able to seamlessly navigate through the complexities of multiple jurisdictions and deliver brilliantly on the execution."
"The team displayed an impressive ability to analyse intricate details and present strong arguments."
Notable Practitioners
Founding partner Fayez Hage-Chahine is a distinguished lawyer with longstanding experience in the field of disputes. He has a long track record representing clients in international arbitral proceedings, as well as adeptly advising on matters related to contracts and family law. In addition to being well-versed in the Lebanese legal market, he holds deep experience in French law and is widely known for his accomplishments in the academic field.
"Fayez Hage-Chahine is one of the leading experts in the Middle East, with an impressive track record."
Managing partner Najib Hage-Chahine handles a variety of cross-border commercial disputes for domestic and international clients. He also advises on investor-state disputes, compliance issues and sovereign immunity matters.
"Najib is a great leader with amazing communication skills."
"Najib is excellent in trials and is always a step ahead. He stands out for his attention to detail and his total mastery of the law."
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