Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm is very highly regarded in the Lebanese legal market, with a strong track record in assisting domestic and foreign banks with investment matters, loans and transactions, and regulatory compliance issues. The practice is jointly led by founding partner Carlos Abou Jaoude, who has expertise in advising on private equity, energy, media and telecoms transactions, and Souraya Machnouk, who is well-versed in acting for clients in complex cross-border transactions, often involving the luxury goods sector.

Alem advises investment banks and financial institutions on a broad range of matters, including IPOs, debt restructurings, project finance and insolvency issues. Mohamed Y Alem has an excellent track record in handling domestic and cross-border transactions in the energy, telecommunications and technology sectors, while Omar El Assir assists with private equity matters; the duo co-head the practice with banking law expert Maya Tabet Chidiac.

Badri and Salim El Meouchi LLP has a large banking and finance offering, which includes advising on complex transactions, project finance matters, insurance issues, securities and capital markets cases. The team routinely assists a well-established client base of local and international private banks, financial institutions and corporate entities. The practice is jointly led by Chadia El Meouchi, who brings over two decades of experience in handling Islamic and conventional banking and finance matters, capital markets work and restructurings, and Carine Farran, whose workload includes cross-border transactions. Salim El Meouchi is a key practitioner to note.

Chedid Law Offices in association with Dentons is perhaps best known for acting for international banks, financial institutions and borrowers in investments, financing cases and regulatory work. Managing partner Elias Chedid, who has established strength in handling private equity transactions and capital markets matters, heads up the practice. Georgette Salamé is a key contact.

El-Aref International Law Office is adept at acting for banks, lenders, borrowers and sponsors in a broad range of matters. Practice head Aref El-Aref is well-versed in handling large-scale financing matters, including debt financing, while Mohamad Ramadan is very experienced in assisting with syndicated loans and term loans. Katia Daou advises regional banks and financial institutions on regulatory and capital markets issues.

Obeid & Partners is well-equipped to handle a wide spectrum of banking and finance matters. The team often acts for local and international banks, financial institutions and corporations in mandates, with an excellent reputation for advising on Islamic finance, project finance, real estate finance, asset finance and leveraged finance issues. The practice is co-led by Ziad Obeid and Marie Hayek.