Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm‘s tax team garners praise for its ‘broad knowledge of the complexity of local tax laws, but also of the cross-border application of the tax regulations of other jurisdictions‘. The group is also adept at assisting with the tax aspects of transactions, corporate reorganisations, and employment-related matters. Restructuring expert Souraya Machnouk advised Subway on tax and regulatory matters concerning the liquidation and de-registration of its local branches, and firm managing partner Carlos Abou Jaoude stands out for being ‘knowledgeable of international taxation’.

Alem & Associates has extensive strength in advising on tax regulatory matters, corporate tax issues and tax litigation, with a solid track record in handling mandates before the Lebanese State Council. Practice co-heads Mohamed Alem and Nader Obeid have experience in advising on the tax aspects of domestic and international M&A and corporate restructurings.

Badri and Salim El Meouchi LLP's tax practice has particular strength in advising on the corporate tax structuring of domestic M&A mandates, alongside handling the tax aspects of real estate and PPP matters. The department is co-led by Carine Farran and Chadia El Meouchi, who are regularly instructed by individual clients and family offices on matters involving trusts, wealth preservation and succession issues. Banking law expert Salim El Meouchi is a key practitioner in the department.