With over 50 years of distinguished legal practice, El Kareh Law Firm stands as one of Lebanon's most respected institutions delivering results-driven, tailor-made counsel to clients across the region and beyond.
Years of Legal Excellence
For over half a century, El Kareh Law Firm has been the legal partner of choice for individuals, businesses, and institutions across Lebanon and the wider region. What began as a pioneering practice in Real Estate Law and Personal Law has grown into one of Lebanon's most respected and comprehensive legal institutions.
Under the leadership of Managing Partner Makram El Kareh, the firm has evolved into a fully modern, multidisciplinary platform without ever losing sight of the values that built its reputation: integrity, precision, and an unwavering commitment to the client's best outcome. Today we advise on Corporate, Tax, Banking, Capital Markets, Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Franchising, Construction, and more.
Our multidisciplinary team delivers specialized counsel across a comprehensive spectrum of legal disciplines.
Comprehensive counsel across all real estate matters, including the drafting and negotiation of contracts, succession and devolution formalities, title transfers, property structuring, and the full spectrum of tax implications arising from real estate transactions.
Comprehensive legal services for individuals across all personal legal matters, from civil status and personal rights to family-related disputes and individual representation.
Distinguished representation before Lebanese courts across all levels of jurisdiction. Our litigation practice extends to commercial and residential lease agreements, including drafting, enforcement, dispute resolution, and eviction proceedings.
Advising institutions and individuals on regulatory frameworks, government relations, and public sector compliance since our founding.
Advising on corporate structuring, governance, mergers and acquisitions, and comprehensive tax planning for local and international clients.
Specialized counsel on banking, financial services, capital market transactions, and regulatory frameworks across the region.
Expert representation in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, offering clients a confidential, efficient, and binding alternative to traditional litigation for commercial and contractual disputes.
Sensitive and skilled legal counsel on all family matters, including divorce, child custody, guardianship, inheritance, and matrimonial asset disputes, handled with the utmost discretion and care.
Expert guidance on franchise agreements, agency arrangements, distribution networks, and commercial partnerships.
Comprehensive legal services for the construction sector including contract drafting, project disputes, and regulatory compliance.
Board advisory, governance frameworks, shareholder agreements, and compliance programs for corporations operating in Lebanon and beyond.
El Kareh Law Firm is home to a team of 15 accomplished lawyers, bringing together deep expertise across all areas of practice. The firm is led by its two senior partners, who set the standard of excellence that defines every client relationship.
Half a century of legal victories, trusted counsel, and landmark cases. When experience matters most, clients choose El Kareh because our track record speaks for itself.
Our lawyers are fluent in Arabic, French, and English and deeply versed in Middle Eastern, European, and US legal traditions giving you a global edge from a local partner.
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all legal advice. Every client receives a fully bespoke legal strategy, built around their specific goals, timeline, and vision for the future.
With over 50 years of experience and a team of dedicated multilingual lawyers, El Kareh Law Firm is ready to protect your interests, fight for your rights, and deliver results. Reach out today for a confidential consultation.