A key port of call for both domestic and international banks, Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm is well-versed in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and syndicated facilities. Carlos Abou Jaoude counts various financial institutions on his client roster, and he is well-regarded in the energy, media, and telecoms sectors. Souraya Machnouk is often engaged in cross-border transactions, while Ibrahim Barraj is another key team member.
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- ‘Their high responsiveness, professional approach, and understanding makes them stand out.'
- ‘Abou Jaoude & Associates is our first-choice firm for complex banking and finance matters, driven by the quality of its partners Carlos Abou Jaoude and Souraya Machnouk.’
- ‘The firm has a deep understanding of the market and the regulatory framework. They present their advice in straightforward terms, which we can rely on for decision-making at the bank.’
- ‘Carlos Abou Jaoude is excellent.’
- ‘Souraya Machnouk is exceptionally knowledgeable in cross-border financial offerings, complex credit facilities, and fintech issues.’
- ‘Ibrahim Barraj efficiently handles compliance and governance matters.'
- ‘This firm has a diversified team of experts with a client centered approach and a proven track record.’
- ‘The team is specialised, has a collaborative approach, and is accessible.’
Kernmandanten
- Credit Suisse (UBS Group)
- Central Bank of Lebanon
- Ernst & Young
- New York Life Insurance
- KPMG Citigroup
- American Express (Amex)
- First Abu Dhabi Bank Commercial International Bank Egypt
- National Bank of Kuwait
- Nomura International
- I&C Bank
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised leading financial institution Credit Suisse Lebanon on its strategic exit from the Lebanese market amidst the global merger by absorption between the UBS and Credit Suisse banking groups.
- Advised Big Four audit firms Ernst & Young and KPMG acting for Swiss banks on the highly complex private banking manual relating to the cross-border offer of financial products and services into Lebanon under capital markets regulation.
- Advised the lending arm of the National Bank of Kuwait, the largest Kuwaiti bank on a multi-million cross-border Islamic facility to the leading international telecoms group Monty Mobile, involving a complex multi-jurisdiction security structure.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Carlos Abou Jaoude; Souraya Machnouk
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Ibrahim Barraj