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Elie Rizk

Partner – Ryiadh Branch
Business Law

Master’s Degree in Criminal Law (Ongoing) at the Lebanese University

“Information Resources: Facts Against Counterfeiting”, Russian House in Beirut in Partnership with Belgorod State University and Tambov State University – 2024.
“Green Police Academy”, TERRE LIBAN Association – 2024.
“Lessons from the Pandemic for Good Democratic Practices in Crises in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Tunisia 2022-2024” Arab Forum for Alternatives in partnership with the UNDEF – 2022-2024
“Applying Risk-Based Approach and Strengthening Compliance with FATF Preventive Measures” Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation – UAE – 2022
“Inter-University Program on International Criminal Law and Procedure” Asser Institute and the International and Transitional Justice Resource Center – 2021
“Women in Leadership: Achieving a better future in a Pandemic world” The International Center for Human Sciences – UNESCO – 2021

Elie’s main expertise is in:

Draft and review multimillion-dollar agreements and other legal documents, including joint venture, partnership, and service agreements.
Draft lawsuits, legal studies, and Data Protection Policies.Conduct legal analysis and research legal matters. Provide advice on legal matters; structure solutions and provide support in legal issues.Assist in the establishment and incorporation of companies and institutions in Lebanon, UAE, and other GCC countries.Develop litigation strategies, overseeing and managing legal actions, and representing clients in court proceedings.Assist in the design of tax strategies for companies, which involves planning and advising on tax-related matters to optimize financial outcomes.Generate reports on compliance, ensuring that businesses adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.Conduct meetings with clients to discuss legal matters, provide updates, and address any concerns or queries they may have.
Conduct legal research in the areas of criminal, civil, labor, and corporate law to support legal proceedings.
Worked on drafts of several laws submitted to the Lebanese parliament.
Provided legal consultations on several legal matter.
Conducted legal research related to Lebanese, Emirati and other GCC countries laws.
Composed formal written notices to address certain legal issues or breaches.
Studied legal files, suggesting an examination or review of legal cases or documents.

Writing Policy Papers, Arab Forum for Alternatives, 2023-2024.
Coordinator of the Trainee Lawyers Committee, Beirut Bar Association – 2024
Participant in the World Youth Festival, Sochi – Russia, 2024
Student Representative & Member of the Student Committee, Lebanese University – 2019 to 2022
“Hult Prize Campus Director at the Lebanese University Faculty of Law and Political Sciences Branch 2”, Hult Prize Foundation – 2021