April 2023
For the fourteenth consecutive year, The Legal 500 ranks Abou Jaoude & Associates in Tier 1, the highest ranking for law firms, for its work in four practice areas covered by the 2023 guide in Lebanon. Managing partner Carlos Abou Jaoude and partner Souraya Machnouk were distinguished as Leading Individuals, the highest ranking for individual lawyers, with a Hall of Fame status bestowed on lawyers ranked as Leading Individuals for at least seven consecutive years. Five lawyers are also Recommended by The Legal 500, namely partners Simon El Kai, Rania Khoury, and Ibrahim Barraj.
The Firm earned its top tier ranking in the categories of:
- Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
- Commercial, Corporate and M&A
- Real Estate and Construction (including Projects)
- Tax
The Firm also landed a Tier 2 ranking in Dispute Resolution, in recognition of the remarkable work performed by its litigation and arbitration teams.
The prestigious guide commended the Firm’s practice, stating:
The Legal 500 2022 - Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
“Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm is a go-to option for banking-related corporate governance, regulatory compliance and M&A. The team, which is co-headed by Carlos Abou Jaoude and Souraya Machnouk, also possesses an in-depth knowledge of investment banking matters, credit and syndicated facilities, and financial product issuances.”
The Legal 500 2022 - Commercial, Corporate and M&A
“At Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm, the team is widely acclaimed for its handling of market leading M&A, private equity deal, corporate structuring, company formation, reorganisation and corporate governance affairs. The practice is co-led by the quartet of Carlos Abou Jaoude, Simon El Kai, Souraya Machnouk and Ibrahim Barraj.”
The Legal 500 2022 - Real Estate and Construction (including Projects)
“Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm is a premiere choice for the full array of real estate mandates, major construction projects, and a wealth of matters within the energy space, including oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy schemes. The team heads are Carlos Abou Jaoude and Souraya Machnouk.”
The Legal 500 2022 - Tax
“Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm is equipped to support on the full spectrum of domestic and international tax matters, including transactional tax structuring, employment tax and corporate restructuring. The team is co-led by Carlos Abou Jaoude and Souraya Machnouk.”
The Legal 500 2022 - Dispute Resolution
“Adept in both domestic and international disputes, Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm thrives on a broad spectrum of litigation and arbitration, including those within the commercial, media, energy and construction sectors. Carlos Abou Jaoude, Rania Khoury and Simon El Kai co-lead the practice.”
