El-Aref International Law Office was founded in the year 1942 and is counted as a leading Lebanese Law Firm. In over 60 years, the firm has attained a considerable expansion within the Middle Eastern region. Its experienced legal professionals hold a license in both local and international jurisdiction. The consistent delivery of quality legal advice to several leading Lebanese, Kuwaiti and American clients has given the firm it’s own niche.
El-Aref acknowledges the changing business environs and the role of latest technology and is well-armed to protect the business interests of its clients in the modern 21st century challenges. The firm also provides legal advice to clients on financial and corporate matters, both on a domestic and international level.
Name: Aref, El-Aref, Managing Partner
Admission:
New York Bar Association
Language(s):
Arabic French, English
University
University of Pennsylvania Law School Wharton Business School, Lebanese University Law School
Education:
Master in Laws Degree (LL.M) from the University of Pennsylvania Law School
Business Negotiation & Persuation Certificate from the Wharton Business School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) in Civil Law Legal System from Lebanese University Law School
Specialization:
Financing, with emphasis on aviation, shipping and corporate law transactional matters
Experience:
He has advised on a wide range of transactions in the areas of national and international mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings
Has also been involved with infrastructure projects for several years, drafting and negotiating the concessions for the project's first deals and concluding subsequent agreements while protecting the best interests of the clients
Has also advised major multinational industries on mergers and acquisitions
Has extensive experience in a wide variety of projects in government-related areas (power barges, sale of vessels, and downstream and upstream equipment procurement)
Bar Affiliations:
Member at New York State Bar Association
Member at the International Bar Association
Member at the American Bar Association
Member at Beirut Bar
International Law Associations:
Member at International Trademark Association
Member at American Intellectual Property Law Association
Member at Global Arbitration Mediation Association
Member at Licensing Franchising Society International
Member at International Association of Consumer Law
Member at International Association of Entertainment Lawyers
Member at International Technology Law Association
Arab Law Associations:
Member at Licensing Executives Society-Arab Countries
Member at Arab Mediation and Arbitration Society
Member at Arab Society For intellectual Property
Clients :
It caters to clients in Lebanon
Iraq
Saudi Arabia MENA region throughout Middle East and across the world.
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