With a strong track record in disputes across the Middle East and Europe, Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm is focused on arbitration disputes across the media, energy, and construction sectors. Carlos Abou Jaoude has a strong track record in international arbitration, while Simon El Kai is particularly active in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Rania Khoury is experienced in arbitration cases, while Grace Tamer handles civil litigation. Chebl Atallah is another key team member.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their quick understanding of the case makes it so easy to communicate.’
- ‘The team is very experienced, proactive, professional, and trustworthy. The team leverages extensive expertise to provide tailored advice that is both timely and effective.’
- ‘The team’s client-centred approach fosters strong relationships and builds trust, allowing the team to anticipate challenges and deliver innovative solutions.’
- ‘Simon El Kai has substantive knowledge of laws and legal procedures, combined with a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. We relied extensively on his advice and analytical skills throughout all milestones, which have proven invaluable in navigating complex disputes.'
- ‘A knowledgeable, solution-oriented team.’
- ‘A team of qualified, capable, dedicated, and responsible professionals.’
- ‘Rania Khoury is professional, effective, and wise. She has shown a dedication above and beyond the call of duty.'
- ‘The team collaborates closely together. This is visible to me as a client.’
Key clients
- Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor
- AJS
- Central Bank of Lebanon
- Ernst & Young
- Smeg
- LibanPost
- Fransabank Group
- Areeba
- Bankmed Group
- BENTA Group
- IBL Bank
- Bank of Beirut
- I&C Bank
- Arab Finance Corporation
- Capstone Investment Group
- Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International Group
- G. Vincenti & Sons Group
- Laceco Architects & Engineers
Work highlights
- Represented the leading pharmaceutical group BENTA, on winning a high-profile multi-million complex competition lawsuit against global French pharmaceutical group Hoffman-La Roche.
- Represented the Bank of Beirut, on a critical highly complex LAMC arbitration case against another major Lebanese bank, BSL Bank, involving complex banking and capital markets regulations amidst Lebanon’s unprecedented banking crisis.
- Advised Carlos Ghosn, the notorious former CEO of the Renault-Nissan Group, on a US$1 Billion highly mediatized lawsuit against Nissan in Lebanon.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Abou Jaoude, Simon El Kai, Rania Khoury, Grace Tamer ,