Lea Makdissi

Profile

Lea Makdissi is an Associate at Albert and Ziad Najm Law Firm, providing legal support in commercial, corporate, and civil matters. She assists clients through legal research, drafting, case preparation, and advisory work, contributing to the firm's commitment to delivering practical and effective legal solutions.

Experience

Léa joined Albert and Ziad Najm Law Firm in 2025.

Prior to joining the firm, Léa gained experience at several leading Lebanese law firms, where she developed a strong foundation in litigation, corporate transactions, legislative drafting, and multi-jurisdictional legal research. This diverse background enables her to deliver practical, commercially focused legal solutions across a wide range of industries.

Her experience includes:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Assistance to clients at all stages of litigation and arbitration
• Commercial, insurance and maritime disputes
• Preparation of pleadings, legal memoranda and submissions
• Procedural strategy and management of complex, time-sensitive case files
• Coordination with clients throughout contentious proceedings

Corporate & Commercial Advisory

• Drafting and review of commercial agreements, legal opinions and internal policies
• Company incorporations and corporate governance requirements
• Contractual interpretation and regulatory compliance advice

Education & Admissions

• Master's in Private Law, Université du Saint-Esprit de Kaslik (USEK)
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), La Sagesse University
• Member of the Beirut Bar Association

Languages

Fluent in Arabic, English and French

Contact

Email
leamakdissi@najmlaw.com