Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm

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Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm‘s tax team garners praise for its ’broad knowledge of the complexity of local tax laws, but also of the cross-border application of the tax regulations of other jurisdictions‘. The group is also adept at assisting with the tax aspects of transactions, corporate reorganisations, and employment-related matters. Restructuring expert Souraya Machnouk advised Subway on tax and regulatory matters concerning the liquidation and de-registration of its local branches, and firm managing partner Carlos Abou Jaoude stands out for being ’knowledgeable of international taxation’.

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  • ‘Their tax advice is always pragmatic, and they are well-respected by the public authorities and administrations.'

  • ‘Carlos Abou Jaoude is financially savvy and knowledgeable of international taxation. Souraya Machnouk is an expert is group tax restructurings involving different jurisdictions.'

Key clients

  • Amazon
  • Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • NCR Corporation
  • 3M Group
  • Ericsson
  • Collège Protestant Français
  • Laceco Architects & Engineers
  • ALMAZA Group
  • Benta Group
  • Mr. Carlos Ghosn

Work highlights

  • Advised Amazon (UK Headquarters) on tax and customs matters governing the shipment of products into Lebanon.
  • Acted as lead counsel to LACECO in relation to a highly complex cross-border corporate and tax restructuring and international expansion plan spanning five jurisdictions.
  • Advised US pharmaceutical company Organon on its Long-Term Employee Stock Incentive Plan.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carlos Abou Jaoude, Souraya Machnouk