Practice Areas

Arbitration

Our firm offers a dedicated arbitration practice, representing clients in complex, high-value domestic and international commercial disputes. We advise businesses, financial institutions, investors, and individuals across all stages of the arbitral process, providing strategic, commercially driven solutions where litigation before national courts is either contractually excluded or not the preferred means of dispute resolution.

Our lawyers have experience acting under the rules of leading arbitral institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), as well as in ad hoc arbitration proceedings.

Our Arbitration Services

We provide comprehensive legal support throughout the arbitration lifecycle, including:

• Drafting and negotiating arbitration and multi-tier dispute resolution clauses.
• Pre-arbitration strategy and case assessment.
• Representation in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.
• Emergency and interim relief applications.
• Evidence gathering, witness preparation, and expert coordination.
• Settlement negotiations and mediation conducted alongside arbitration.
• Post-award enforcement and recovery proceedings.

Recognition & Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

A core pillar of our arbitration practice is the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards. We assist clients in transforming successful arbitral decisions into effective recoveries, both domestically and across borders.

Our services include:

• Exequatur Proceedings: Obtaining judicial recognition and enforcement (Exequatur) of domestic and foreign arbitral awards before the competent Lebanese Courts in accordance with Lebanese law and applicable international conventions.
• Enforcement Strategy: Advising on the most effective enforcement mechanisms and coordinating multi-jurisdictional enforcement where assets are located abroad.
• Annulment and Set-Aside Proceedings: Representing clients in proceedings seeking to annul arbitral awards, as well as defending awards against challenges based on procedural irregularities, jurisdictional objections, or public policy grounds.
• Asset Preservation and Recovery: Implementing interim and conservatory measures, including the attachment of bank accounts, real estate, and other assets, to secure and satisfy arbitral awards.

Why Choose Our Arbitration Team

We combine technical legal expertise with a pragmatic understanding of commercial disputes. Our approach is focused on efficient dispute resolution, strategic advocacy, and effective enforcement, ensuring that clients receive practical solutions aligned with their commercial objectives.