Obeid & Medawar Law Firm LLP‘s broad caseload encompasses corporate ventures, wealth management, as well as M&A. Amer F. Obeid leads the team and is a key contact for investors on concession acquisitions across the mining, telecoms, and infrastructure sectors, while Rachad Medawar’s breadth of expertise spans shipping, labour, and insurance matters. Zeina Azzi is also a key figure, specialising in corporate structuring.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm values diversity and treats clients with professionalism and respect. I experienced the knowledge and the collaborative approach between all stakeholders.’

  • ‘Rachad Medawar is my contact. His work stands out due to his follow-up and by making sure the job is running properly.’

  • ‘They have strong teamwork work skills, which makes your work process easier.'

  • ‘A great team, they are super professional and helpful.'

  • ‘This practice is unique due to its profound regional expertise combined with an international perspective.'

  • 'What potential clients should know about the firm’s key strengths is its ability to manage large, intricate projects with efficiency and clarity. Whether it’s handling complex commercial disputes or structuring multi-jurisdictional transactions, the team’s focus on detail and strategic foresight is unparalleled. Moreover, their in-depth experience in dealing with regulatory bodies and government authorities adds a layer of confidence when dealing with sensitive or high-stakes matters.'
  • ‘Amer F. Obeid is an amazing partner and despite his busy schedule, he is always there for his clients regardless of their size or the revenue they generate.’

  • ‘I have dealt with the team on many occasions they are very helpful, patient, and professional, I highly recommend using their services on a daily basis.’

Key clients

  • Abdullah Qaissieh
  • Blue Bird Tech
  • Career Lab
  • Spaces investments and real estate development
  • Lead Development
  • H1 strategic management LTD
  • Black Onyx LTD
  • FPI Capital LTD
  • Avtotor LTD
  • Duqesa LTD
  • Wayyak LLC
  • Mirzi SFO
  • Collab Ventures
  • Adlux Furniture
  • Dilmun Venutures
  • Eazy Pay LTD
  • Endowment and Minor Fund Authority
  • Yas Projects
  • Design Lab experience
  • Carter and White
  • Elie Saab
  • Hashtag Consultancy
  • Worldwide Technology
  • Shoorouq Capital
  • Makram Hani
  • Abu Dhabi Sports Council
  • Dhaher Bin Dhaher Al Mheiri (ADGM)
  • Em Sherif LTD
  • 40 Capital
  • Citizen L
  • DSV Logistics
  • Astrostone Holdings LTD
  • Alpha Wave International
  • Body Tree Studio
  • Buffalo Wings and Rings International LLC
  • Cambridge Medical Rehab Center
  • Chalhoub Group
  • Delta Konsult
  • Oros Management
  • The Emirates Family Office Association
  • Petropolymer Trading
  • Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
  • Al Barakah Investment Holding
  • BTG Pactual
  • Star Club
  • H Reserve
  • Royal Group
  • Sami Bou Azza
  • Greenfield Services
  • Shukur Holding Limited
  • Fujifilm
  • GTV
  • 971 Hospitality
  • X12 Capital Limited
  • GAP CORP
  • Keyrus
  • Masaood al Masaood
  • Mohamed Al Zaabi
  • Sheikh Ali Alnuaimi
  • Nossair Benbrahim
  • Tarek Al Samman
  • Housetex
  • Add Mind SA
  • Advanced Lines Group
  • AEM Holding SAL
  • Aton Capital Markets Limited (ADGM)
  • Al Gharbieh For Restaurants and Food
  • Allied Enterprises LLC
  • B.O.T Bridge Outsource Transform SAL
  • Batco Group
  • Balkis SAL
  • Beyond your limits events LLC
  • Beyond your luck Offshore SAL
  • Bifem Paralu
  • Biosis Ventures
  • Blink Experience LLC
  • Buffalo Wings and Rings Mena Restaurant Management CO LLC
  • BWR International LLC
  • Chalhoub Group
  • Chez Sami SAL Holding
  • Clap Milano SA (Italy)
  • Clinique du Levant SAL
  • Crown Services SAL
  • Crystal Mountain SAL
  • Cumberland Insurance and Reinsurance SAL
  • DOT NGO
  • Ebtikar Venture Capital (ADGM)
  • Edenred SAL
  • Em Sherif SAL
  • Em Sherif Cafe SAL
  • Em Sherif By the Sea SAL
  • Eurofore SAL
  • French Consulate in Lebanon
  • Garlidoux SAL
  • GIL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS I LIMITED
  • GIL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS II LIMITED
  • GIL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS III LIMITED
  • General TV Production FZ LLC
  • Global Blue SAL
  • Gulftainer SAL
  • Hussein Madi Foundation
  • INEVERT GLOBAL LTD
  • Inventis Corporation Offshore SAL
  • Infiouest LLC
  • Jordan Company for Lottery Development and Management
  • Lebanese Parliament
  • Legacy Line Family office
  • MCT FZE
  • M Group SAL
  • Maram Foundation (Lie.)
  • Maria Group SAL
  • Matic SAL
  • Medbox SAL
  • Megastores of Lebanon SAL - Virgin Megastores
  • Memerlab SAL
  • Menzies Middle East and Africa Offshore SAL
  • Mensa Brands
  • Middle East Venture Fund L.P or MEVF I
  • Middle East Venture Partners or MEVP
  • Nebula X Gaming SAL
  • Nebula X Gaming Ltd (UK)
  • PBM SAL
  • Quill Communication FZ LLC
  • RMB Group
  • Rosenza International LLC
  • Sauce Capital Investments SPV LTD
  • Seaiby Exchange House
  • Societe de Gestion Des Restaurants SAL
  • SOSV
  • Space Oddity Event Management
  • Stepahead Ltd
  • Tamayyaz Sal
  • Tayah Jewels
  • Team Nine Boats
  • The Bros
  • The Building Block Equity Fund Sicar
  • The Health Bank DMCC
  • The Impact Fund by MEVP
  • The Summit Lounge SAL
  • Total Care Lebanon SAL
  • Two Floors Restaurants and Café LLC
  • Wintergreen SAL
  • X12 holdings LTD
  • Yap Holding Limited (UAE+ UAE Freezones)
  • Zaarour Club SAL

Work highlights

  • Advised on the structuring, drafting of documentation, and implementation of a transaction related to a sale of shares.
  • Advised on the acquisition of the rights of the renowned Gordonstoun School.
  • Negotiated a deal on behalf of Teamnine Boats for the manufacturing and acquisition of 13 boats, valued at 22 million US$.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Amer F. Obeid

Other key lawyers

Rachad Medawar, Zeina Azzi, Fouad Obeid