Professional memberships:

• Beirut Bar Association (Lebanon). Admitted 2013

• New York State bar Association. Admission pending

Languages:

• Arabic (native), English (language of legal education) and French (working knowledge)

Education:

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business and Finance from the Georges Washington University (Washington, USA)

• Master of Laws (DEA) in private and corporate law from the Lebanese university (Beirut, Lebanon)

• Lebanese Degree in private law from the Lebanese University (Beirut, Lebanon)

Sample of experience:

• Extensive experience in the construction industry, including in the negotiating and drafting of construction, subcontracting, services and employment contracts; as well as in advising as to the compliance with regulatory requirements

• Advised clients in respect to the protection of their intellectual property, primarily copyrights and trademarks, as well in the drafting of master and licensing agreements relating thereto

• Advised start-ups in relation to setting up in a variety of jurisdictions, protecting their intellectual property rights and raising capital

• Advised a major exposition in the UAE in respect to their lease, purchase, employment, concession, and assignment agreements; as well as to import and export regulations, tariffs and customs, employment and visa regulations*

• Participated in the negotiation and drafting of hotel management, franchise, distribution and concession agreements*

  * services provided to clients not related to the firm.