March 2014
For the fourth consecutive year, the Firm scored a Leading Firm ranking in the prominent Chambers Global Guide for 2014, covering the Corporate & Finance practice of law firms in Lebanon.
The guide commended the Firm’s Corporate & Finance practice, stating “The team, which is one of the largest in Lebanon, impresses clients with its ability to handle complex, cross-border financial deals” and “Their flexibility, broad expertise and negotiating skills left a very good impression”.
Managing partner Carlos Abou Jaoude, partner Simon El Kai and partner Souraya Machnouk are praised as Leading Individuals, the highest ranking for individual lawyers, with clients commenting:
“Founder and managing partner Carlos Abou Jaoude is renowned for his business acumen. Clients say: "He thinks very objectively and goes direct to the point”.
“Sources describe Souraya Machnouk as a force to be reckoned with”.
“Simon El Kai is a key lawyer with experience in pharmaceuticals, media and telecoms”.