GHASSAN N MOGHABGHAB
Partner
Ghassan advises Lebanese and international clients on complex litigation, arbitration, corporate, maritime and regulatory matters involving Lebanon and the broader Middle East. His practice spans dispute resolution, corporate transactions, maritime and shipping matters, energy matters and cross-border advisory work.
With more than four decades of experience, Ghassan has represented companies, financial institutions, governmental entities and private clients across a broad range of sectors and industries throughout Lebanon, the Levant and the GCC.
Ghassan previously served as legal advisor to the Lebanese Ministry of Finance from 1983 to 1986 and as legal advisor to former Lebanese President Camille Chamoun. Between 1988 and 2000, he headed the Legal Department of the National Liberal Party.
Education
Master 2, Public Law, Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, France
LL.B., Private Law, Université Saint Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Bar Admissions
Beirut, Lebanon
SIMON M KARAM
Partner
Simon advises Lebanese, regional and international clients on complex litigation, cross-border disputes, corporate and commercial matters, and public sector and international law issues involving Lebanon and the broader Middle East.
Simon has had a distinguished career combining legal practice, public service and international diplomacy. He previously served as Governor of the Bekaa District and subsequently of the City of Beirut, before being appointed Ambassador of Lebanon to the United States.
With decades of experience in both public and private practice, Simon regularly advises clients on litigation, regulatory and governmental matters, with a particular focus on international and cross-border issues involving Lebanon and the GCC.
Education
LLB, Private Law, Université Saint Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Bar Admissions
Beirut, Lebanon
ELIAS ABDELNOUR
Counsel
Elias advises Lebanese and international clients on corporate, commercial, banking and finance, intellectual property and litigation matters involving Lebanon and the broader Middle East.
Elias has extensive experience representing companies, financial institutions and private clients across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including regulatory advisory work, commercial disputes, family law matters and transactional work.
Prior to joining Moghabghab & Associates, Elias worked in the Legal Department of a major Lebanese bank.
Education
Master 2, Banking and Finance Law, La Sagesse University, Lebanon
Master 1, Judicial Data Processing - E-Commerce and Intellectual Property, La Sagesse University, Lebanon
LLB, Private and Public Law, La Sagesse University, Lebanon
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Bar Admissions
Beirut, Lebanon
OMAR HAMADE
Senior Associate
Omar advises clients on litigation, dispute resolution and a broad range of civil, commercial, criminal and family law matters before the Lebanese courts.
With nearly two decades of experience at the firm, Omar regularly represents companies, private clients and family businesses in contentious and advisory matters involving commercial disputes, civil claims, criminal proceedings and personal status matters.
Omar’s practice combines courtroom advocacy with practical legal advisory work across a broad range of sectors and industries in Lebanon.
Education
Master 1, Political Science, La Sagesse University, Lebanon
LLB, La Sagesse University, Lebanon
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Bar Admissions
Beirut, Lebanon
IGHAR BEJJANI
Senior Associate
Ighar advises Lebanese and international clients on litigation, dispute resolution, family law, commercial and maritime matters involving Lebanon and the broader Middle East.
Her practice covers a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular experience in civil and criminal litigation, commercial disputes, maritime and shipping matters, divorce proceedings, custody disputes and family-related matters.
Ighar regularly assists companies, private clients and family businesses in navigating complex legal and regulatory issues before the Lebanese courts and public authorities.
Education
LLB, Private Law, Université Saint Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Bar Admissions
Beirut, Lebanon
GEORGES MOUSSALLY
Associate
Georges advises clients on dispute resolution, civil and commercial litigation, family law and real estate-related matters involving Lebanon and the broader Levant.
His practice focuses on corporate and civil disputes, family law matters, real estate-related proceedings and general litigation before the Lebanese courts. Georges regularly assists private clients, companies and family businesses in navigating complex contentious matters with a practical and detail-oriented approach.
Education
LLB, Private Law, Sagesse University, Lebanon
LLB, Political Science, La Sagesse University, Lebanon
Languages
Arabic
French
Bar Admissions
Beirut, Lebanon
SARAH SEIF
Associate
Sarah advises clients on dispute resolution, commercial, contractual and real estate matters involving Lebanon.
Prior to joining our firm in 2017, Sarah worked at a local law firm where she gained experience across a broad range of civil, commercial and litigation matters. Her practice focuses on commercial disputes, contracts, real estate matters, family law issues and general advisory work for private clients and businesses.
Education
DESS, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures en Droit Bancaire, Universite La Sagesse, Beirut, Lebanon
LLB, Private Law, Universite La Sagesse, Beirut, Lebanon
Languages
Arabic
French
Bar Admissions
Beirut, Lebanon
TAREK MOGHABGHAB
Senior Consultant
Tarek advises the firm on cross-border corporate, transactional and advisory matters involving Lebanon, the GCC and broader international markets.
He is currently in the London office of an international law firm, where his practice focuses on corporate transactions, M&A, private equity and multi-jurisdictional matters involving the Middle East and Europe.
His experience includes advising international corporates, financial institutions, investors and family businesses on complex cross-border transactions and strategic legal matters.
Education
LL.M., Columbia Law School, New York, USA
Master 2, International Business Law, Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas, France
LLB, Private Law, Université Saint Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon
Languages
English
Arabic
French
Bar Admissions
Beirut, Lebanon
New York State Bar
GEORGES ASSAF
Senior Consultant
Georges advises the firm and its clients on private wealth, family office, structuring and investment matters involving Lebanon, Europe and the broader Middle East.
Georges began his legal career at Moghabghab & Associates before joining a law firm in Paris, where he worked within the M&A department. He subsequently moved to a Single Family Office, developing significant experience in private equity, wealth management and long-term investment structuring.
Based between Monaco and Beirut, Georges regularly advises UHNW families, family offices and private investors on wealth preservation, governance, succession planning and strategic investment matters.
Education
International Business Management Diploma - INSEAD, France
Master 2, International Business Law, Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas, France
Master 1, Business Law, Université Saint Joseph de Beyrouth, Lebanon
LLB Private Law, Université Saint Joseph de Beyrouth, Lebanon
Languages
English
Arabic
French
Bar Admissions
Beirut, Lebanon