PRACTICE AREAS

We bring a unique business-minded perspective to our clients and keep abreast of the latest legislative and regulatory developments to provide them with the proper guidance and representation to help them achieve their goals and succeed in their businesses.
Our in-house counsels possess an in-depth knowledge of business law as well as a broad range of skills and experience in domestic and international business matters. They counsel clients in all matters pertinent to the formation, dissolution and administration of corporations from companies’ incorporation to business organization, shareholders agreements, shares transfers, shares issuing, assets management, estate planning, commercial litigations and disputes, corporate contracts, investments, as well as mergers and acquisitions.

We understand the legal intricacies and the regulatory developments of labor practices and how they affect today’s market practices and our clients’ business.
We bring our clients strategic advice and extensive expertise to help them navigate the full spectrum of these complexities from companies’ policies and regulations, to disciplinary procedures in the workplace, employment contracts, employment and labor disputes, workers’ compensation claims as well as all matters related to rights, obligations, and responsibilities within the employee – employer relationship such as wages and remunerations, discrimination and wrongful termination

ABOU HAIDAR & CHOUEIRI offers an integrated approach in managing the full range of transactions related to the real estate industry’s diverse facets.

Our specialized lawyers possess a comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry drivers across its multiple sectors, a strong business acumen along with the skillsets necessary to help you navigate the rapid market changes and drive your business forward.
We advise on all aspects and stages of corporate real estate from investment to assets management and planning, commercial agreements of purchase and sale, breach of contract claims, assets recovery, and acquisition of new assets at adjusted cost basis, negotiating the terms and conditions of real estate transactions, property transfer as well as acquisition by foreigners of real estate in Lebanon.

In today’s fast-paced economic environment, tax regulations have become a contentious issue for businesses, which has become heavily impacted by the ever shifting tax regulations.
ABOU HAIDAR & CHOUEIRI has a proven track record and renowned industry expertise in addressing the challenges and complexities of tax legislation and implementation.
Our team is dedicated to developing seamless and practical tax solutions that are tailored to our clients needs and ensure their business objectives are met.
We provide comprehensive legal advice and representation to our clients on all issues related to Income tax, Tax compliance, Tax litigation, Taxation objection, Tax disputes and litigations, as well as VAT…

ABOU HAIDAR & CHOUEIRI has a long-standing experience in handling all types of legal issues affecting family relationships.
We are dedicated to providing the highest level of professionalism, integrity and work ethics from our team of specialized domestic relations attorneys.
Our services are tailored to meet the unique individual requirements of our clients in all facets of family law such as:

Marital Property: Property acquired by either spouse during the course of a marriage that is subject to division upon divorce.

Alimony: Support allowance to the mother after the couple’s legal separation or divorce.

Child Custody/Support: Court orders and settlement agreements involving both custody and support for children of separated/divorced parents.

Prenuptial Agreements: Pre-marriage settlements between couples whereby they lay down rights to each other’s properties in the event of divorce or death.

Inheritance Proceedings: Last will and testament, intestate succession, legacy, posthumous gifts, inheritance and property rights, wealth transfer…

ABOU HAIDAR & CHOUEIRI has amassed a depth of experience providing legal advice and representation in all matters pertinent to Civil and constitutional rights.
Our lawyers have a deep-rooted understanding of the multiple facets of Civil Law and are committed to vindicating our clients’ rights by identifying and implementing efficient and timely solutions to address their challenges no matter their complexity.

In a rapidly evolving business world where the competitive advantage of a market offering lies in its singularity, it is crucial for businesses to leverage their knowledge-based assets and protect themselves against any potential infringement.

ABOU HAIDAR & CHOUEIRI provides counselling and representation on the full spectrum of critical property rights issues, helping clients, across a wide range of sectors, achieve their business objectives.
Our intellectual capital and our proactive approach is characterized by seamless and strategic solutions in all stages and types of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters.

We provide leading arbitration and mediation services, as an alternative to litigation, to resolve disputes arising between businesses engaged in domestic or international commerce and trade.
Our attorneys draw on a strong business acumen and combine outstanding problem-solving skills with unparalleled advocacy to provide a strategic assessment of each client’s case and advise on the suitable course of action.

We understand that in today’s rapidly developing financial markets, businesses need to put in place a sound financial platform that will enable them to thrive and secure their market competitive position
Our interdisciplinary team draws on an extensive expertise of the business financing structures and current legislative frameworks to develop comprehensive solutions that help our clients, whether lenders or borrowers, achieve their business objectives and secure a leading position in the increasingly complex and litigious financial environment.

At ABOU HAIDAR & CHOUEIRI, we understand the crucial impact of commercial agreements on the successful operations and profitability of businesses in the modern world.
We collaborate and cooperate closely with our clients to structure all kinds of commercial agreements and contracts, enabling them to secure their investments and develop their businesses on solid ground.
Our interdisciplinary team operates to provide adequate and result-driven solutions. It offers astute commercial guidance on a wide range of contractual relationship matters.

ABOU HAIDAR & CHOUEIRI has amassed a breadth of experience across the full spectrum of M&A transactions, working with private and public buyers and sellers, such as public corporations, private equity firms as well as commercial and investment banks.
Our specialized counsels offer an unparalleled know-how of the key elements in M&A and the value that is to be captured from these ventures. Coordinating multiple legal disciplines, they work relentlessly to protect clients’ investments, delivering powerful strategies that mitigate their risks and provide them with the means to expand their business.
They assist and advise on all aspects of M&A from public takeover, to private M&A, corporate restructuring, as well as recapitalization and are actively involved in planning, negotiating, financing and closing these business-critical transactions.

As businesses grow and seek to develop their presence worldwide, franchising is poised to be the most efficient gateway to international expansion.
ABOU HAIDAR & CHOUEIRI provides expert legal advice and representation on the full range of franchising and distribution agreements to local and international franchisees and franchisors.
With global insights and a deep understanding of the multiple legal facets of the franchise industry, we offer innovative solutions to clients with diversified business needs across a wide range of sectors from retail to restaurants, hospitality, education, healthcare, technology, automotive, and entertainment.