The disputes team at Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm is very well known for acting in high-profile arbitrations, with a solid track record in appearing in ICC and ICSID disputes in Paris and London. In a recent matter, the group advised Lebanese bank IBL on successfully preventing the enforcement of an arbitral award in a major US$100 million arbitration case against Iraq Telecom. Litigator Simon El Kai and Rania Khoury, who fields extensive expertise in international arbitration, jointly head up the practice along with managing partner Carlos Abou Jaoude.
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Testimonials
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- 'Quality legal advice.'
- 'Rania Khoury exemplifies her commitment by consistently going above and beyond to meet client needs.'
- 'Resourceful team. Great individuals with outstanding knowledge and professionalism.'
- 'Very strong legal knowhow, very responsive, attentive to every detail. Always punctual and backed by strong arguments and legal articles, impressive research and capacity to understand different technical information.'
- 'The team's strengths lie in its understanding of the legal framework and expertise in the healthcare industry.'
- 'The entire team at Abou Jaoude & Associates has a dedication to excellence. Partner Simon El Kai, in particular, consistently showcased a unique blend of strategic thinking and attention to detail to navigate complex legal issues.'
Key clients
- Mr. Carlos Ghosn
- Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor AJS (BWSC)
- Central Bank of Lebanon
- Ernst & Young
- IBL Bank
- Fransabank Group
- Saradar Bank
- Bankmed Group
- Arab Finance Corporation (AFC)
- Areeba Sal (M1 Group)
- The Luxury Fund (TLF)
- Capstone Investment Group
- CTC Group (Samsung Lebanon)
- LibanPost
- Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International Group (LBCI group)
- BENTA group
Work highlights
- Represented Carlos Ghosn, the former CEO of the Renault-Nissan Group, in multiple high-profile globally mediatized legal cases opposing him to Nissan/Renault and related parties.
- Advised the consortium comprising leading energy companies Danish-BWSC and German-MAN Diesel on a high-profile ICC arbitration case against the Republic of Lebanon, concerning a €270 million FIDIC EPC contract for two power plant projects.
- Represented a group of high-profile clients in highly mediatized hearings held in Beirut concerning money laundering and corruption investigations.