Areas of Practice

• Commercial Law
  Commercial transactions are the core of the legal rules governing business dealings. The most common types of commercial transactions, involving such specialized areas of the law and legal instruments are sale of goods and documents of title. Our team has experience in offering advices and consultations on all kinds of commercial transactions, undertakings and contractual relationships.
  We have a significant expertise in representation contracts, distributorship, commercial agency and franchise agreements, and in disputes related to claims based on Decree N°34/1967 governing commercial representation in Lebanon.
  
• Banking and Finance
  Lebanon's banking and financial sector has been the most successful and attractive sector throughout the last century. It success is due to the developed and effective regulations which have endowed it with competitive characteristics.
  We act for a number of banks in Lebanon and have established many financial institutions and brokerage companies in close collaboration with the Lebanese Central Bank. We also advise on all banking and financial regulations, debt collections, loan and security agreements, in addition to many banking and financial transactions.
• Assistance to investors
  As Lebanon has always been an attractive market for investors, we have provided professional legal assistance services to many foreign and local investors. Our services include providing support and assistance to the investors, guiding them through the various procedures for investment and helping them in setting up their business in the best legal framework.
• Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
  Roger Najjar Law Firm is renowned for its first class arbitration practice. Our international reputation has been built because we advise and conduct arbitrations in civil, commercial, insurance, construction and engineering sectors. We are familiar with all forms of arbitration and our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of a number of arbitral rules including ICC.
  As many of our lawyers have contributed in the resolution of many disputes as arbitrators, we have a substantial experience in this process.
• Insurance and Reinsurance
  The Firm is experienced in the insurance and reinsurance field, as we act as legal advisors for many insurance companies. Our lawyers have dealt with insurance claims as well as have assisted in drafting insurance policies and reinsurance treaties.
  Our team can assist you obtain all required licenses from the Ministry of Trade, to set up your insurance and reinsurance practice, handling all legal issues and following-up on all required legal procedures.
• Real Estate Law
  Our Law Firm has a thorough knowledge of Lebanese property law together with great experience in numerous projects. The perfect combination of experience and expertise that our Firm offers makes Roger Najjar Law Firm a trust worthy partner for any real estate investment.
• Administrative Law
  Administrative law is the body originating because of the activities of administrative agencies of government like rulemaking, adjudication, or the enforcement of a specific regulatory agenda. It helps regulate government agencies work within constitutional parameters.
  We assist our clients in public tenders and governmental contracts and bids, and handle any and all administrative claims and issues related to administrative law such as annulment of administrative decisions, public contracts, tenders and bids.
• International Law
  • Private International Law
  • International Commerce
  • International (private equity, forex, Islamic funds) Markets
• Maritime and Aviation
  Our Firm is reputed for its knowledge and experience in maritime laws. Our team is ready to assist you with regards to sale, purchase, construction and registration of airplanes, boats and vessels. In addition, we serve you with our vast experience to ensure your success in all your maritime and transportation claims.
• Customs Law
  Our Firm pleads in all Customs litigations. It was also involved in redrafting the Lebanese Customs Law.
• Divorce
  Our Firm provides personal attention and support to each client in cases related to the termination of civil and religious marriages. We have also a large experience in divorce litigations based on international laws.
• Civil Law
  • Contract Law
  • Contractual Liability
  • Liability in tort
  • Safety measures.
• Associations and Foundations
  Roger Najjar Law Firm has a wide experience in establishing associations, foundations and civil societies. Our services range from drafting bylaws, articles of association and all related incorporation documents, advising on and setting-up the appropriate structures and filing all declarations and licenses with the competent authorities.
• Environment Law
  Environmental Law is a body of Law which seeks to protect the environment which may be affected, impacted or endangered by human activities.
  Our Firm has broad-based experience in the environmental laws and regulations of Lebanon.
  Our practice covers all aspects of environmental law, including:
  - Environmental Due Diligence / Transactional.
  - Environmental Litigation Enforcement.
  - Environmental Compliance and Regulatory advice.
• Criminal corporate Law
  Our lawyers have extensive experience in all significant areas of white-collar crimes. These include fraud, embezzlement of funds, forgery, antitrust and securities improprieties, international trade, government contracts, health care and environmental crimes, and internal and regulatory investigations.
• Health Law
  • Hospitals
  • Pharmaceutical firms
  • Medical liability
  • Technology and medical care
• Successions and trusts
  As wealthy families get larger and issues become more complex, there is a growing need to resolve some of the issues by means alternative dispute resolution and sometimes, by referral to courts.
  
  Our team is dedicated to deal with such issues as they arise and to advise you on the best structures to avoid
  
  future conflicts and tax exposure. We set-up trusts, wills, family offices and organize the most efficient planning for your assets.
• Intellectual Property
  Our lawyers provide you with huge variety of services in this respect, ranging from the registration of copyrights, trademarks and patents, as well as the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
• Tax Planning
  Our Firm has prominent experience in providing tax planning to individuals and companies. Our cooperation with the tax administration as well as to audit firms allows us to offer reliable tax advices and opinions.
• Labor Law and Employment
  We offer a multitude of services, ranging from drafting employment agreements, interacting with HRs, employment termination, handling employment claims and assisting in negotiations with Unions and the competent authorities, including the NSSF.
• Corporate Law
  Corporate law ensures the compliance of companies to the laws, applicable legal principles and common practices. We offer clients our substantial experience in this field and accompany them through the different stages from establishing a company, to handling its legal affairs, assuring its compliance with all statutory and regulatory issues, introducing innovative legal techniques and implementing the most suitable structure.
  Roger Najjar Law Firm's corporate and commercial lawyers provide advice on a wide range of matters including joint-ventures, joint-stock companies, limited liability companies, holding and offshore companies.
• Criminal Law
  We handle criminal cases of all kinds, including fraud, theft, embezzlement and forgery and represent our clients before all courts and authorities.