Senior Associate- Arbitration Department
Education
Bachelor in Law- Lebanese University- Beirut, Lebanon
Master in International Business Law- Holy Spirit University USEK- Kaslik, Lebanon
Phd. in Private Law- Université de Montpellier- France
Responsibilities
• Represent and assist clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings under various institutional and ad hoc arbitration frameworks.
• Conduct advanced legal research and analysis on arbitration law, international commercial law, and comparative civil law systems.
• Draft arbitration submissions, including requests for arbitration, statements of claim, statements of defense, procedural submissions, and legal memoranda.
• Develop case strategies in coordination with partners and clients, including analysis of contractual frameworks, liability exposure, and procedural options.
• Provide legal advisory services on arbitration clauses, dispute resolution mechanisms, and contractual risk allocation in commercial agreements.
• Assist in the preparation and management of arbitration hearings, including the organization of evidence, witness preparation, and expert coordination.
• Analyze complex contractual and multi-party dispute structures, including triangular contractual relationships and guarantee or surety arrangements.
• Monitor developments in international arbitration law and provide strategic insights on regulatory and jurisprudential trends affecting clients.
• Support the firm’s arbitration practice through legal publications, research projects, and participation in conferences or academic forums.
• Contribute to the mentoring and supervision of junior associates and legal researchers working on arbitration matters.
• Participate in client advisory work related to commercial disputes, business law, and dispute prevention strategies.
Areas of Expertise
• International Commercial Arbitration
• French and Lebanese Arbitration Law
• Private and Business Law
• Comparative Civil Law Systems
• Dispute Resolution and Mediation
• Legal Consulting in Commercial Disputes
• Academic Legal Research and Legal Education
Certifications
- Ressources éducatives d’organisations internationales, notamment l’UNESCO, pour un usage de l’IA centré sur l’humain. Université Saint-Joseph, Lebanon- 2026
- AI Ethics, Law, and Policy, National Tsing Hua University- 2025
- AI & the rule of Law -UNESCO – 2025
- Ethics in Research (MOOC) – 2019
- Doctorate & Career Pathways – Premium MOOC – 2019
- Argumentation & Debate – Université de Montpellier – 2019
- Mediation & Conflict Management – Université Saint-Joseph, Lebanon – 2017
Professional Competencies
• Advanced legal drafting and analytical skills.
• Strategic dispute analysis and arbitration case management.
• Strong communication and advocacy abilities.
• Expertise in legal and academic information systems.
• Ability to work on complex international legal matters in multicultural environments.
