Akl Law Firm | Legacy. Precision. Integrity.

Heritage

A Legacy Spanning Generations

The firm's origins are intertwined with the very evolution of Lebanese law — from the country's early legislative framework to today's cross-border practice.

1932The Founder

Me George Akl

Jurist · Parliamentarian · Statesman

A graduate of Saint Joseph University and native of Damour, George Akl was among the early generation of Lebanese lawyers and played a formative role in shaping the country's legislative framework. He served multiple terms as Member of Parliament (1943, 1953, 1957) and as Minister of Education and Information (1956), founding several professional syndicates that helped define Lebanon's legal and civic identity.

1970The Second Generation

Me Jihad George Akl

Beirut Bar Association Board Member, 1985

From the 1970s, Jihad Akl carried the legacy forward, developing the firm into a multidisciplinary practice bridging civil, commercial and corporate law. His professional rigor and ethical conviction earned him election to the Beirut Bar Association's Board in 1985. Today, his invaluable expertise continues to support the firm in an advisory capacity.

Me Jihad George Akl in the firm's library — Me Jihad G. Akl

TodayThe Third Generation

Me Carole J. Akl

Managing Partner · Beirut & Paris Bars

Under the leadership of Me Carole J. Akl, the third generation of the family, the firm combines the depth of its Lebanese roots with a forward-looking, international perspective — extending its practice between Beirut and Paris.

Our Vision

Bridging Local Insight with Global Standards

To be the leading regional reference in real estate, commercial and banking law — combining legal mastery with forward-thinking innovation to deliver tailored, strategic solutions. We lead with integrity, precision and responsiveness, empowering our clients and partners to achieve enduring success in an evolving legal landscape.

Leadership

Our Managing Partner

Me Carole J. Akl

Managing Partner | Beirut Bar (1997) & Paris Bar (2025)

Me Carole J. Akl holds a Bachelor in Law (1996) and an LL.M. in Business Law (2017) from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, as well as a Master's Degree in Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution from Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II), in collaboration with the Filière Francophone (2003).

With over two decades of legal practice, she has advised corporate groups, banks and financial institutions, and development entities throughout Lebanon and the MENA region. Her career bridges private practice and in-house leadership — including tenure as Group Head of Legal within a regional distribution and FMCG conglomerate, and as Senior Legal Counsel for banks and large-scale real estate, retail and mixed-use development projects in Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and the UAE, where she established, managed and led legal departments.

At the helm of Akl Law Firm, she combines a rigorous legal background with an understanding of contemporary business realities — providing strategic advice that is both legally sound and commercially pragmatic. She is seconded by a dynamic lawyer and benefits from the invaluable advisory support of her father, in a collaborative, multigenerational practice.

Areas of Expertise

Corporate & Commercial Law
Banking Law & Islamic Finance
Real Estate & Construction Law
Employment Law & Compliance
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Cross-border Transactions

Expertise

Practice Areas

Akl Law Firm advises local and international clients across a spectrum of practice areas.

Corporate & Commercial

Full-lifecycle counsel from incorporation to restructuring: corporate governance and strategic advisory, shareholder agreements, M&A, cross-border transactions and joint ventures, commercial contracts, and standardized contract frameworks aligned with Lebanese law and international standards.

Banking & Finance

Decades of counsel to conventional banks and Islamic financial institutions: regulatory compliance with the Central Bank of Lebanon and Capital Markets Authority, Sharia-compliant structures (Murabaha, Mudaraba, Ijara, Tawarruq), syndicated facilities, project finance, security packages, debt rescheduling and enforcement.

Real Estate & Construction

Support at every stage of property development: due diligence, acquisition and financing of residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use projects; hotel operator and management agreements; preventive structuring; construction disputes; and liaison with governmental authorities on concessions and strategic projects.

Retail & Distribution

Advice on retail, distribution, franchise and concession arrangements, as well as regulatory and operational issues under distribution and agency legislation in Lebanon and across the region.

Healthcare

Counsel to healthcare groups, medical distributors and pharmaceutical companies operating in Lebanon, Dubai and Saudi Arabia: partnership structuring, licensing and distribution agreements, regulatory compliance with national health authorities, employment and data protection.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Representation before all levels of the Lebanese courts and in arbitration proceedings, covering civil, commercial, execution, real estate and labor disputes.

Why Akl Law Firm

A Strategic Partner, Not Only an Advisor

Global Perspective

Leveraging cross-border operations and international standards to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Risk-Focused Strategy

Identifying potential legal and commercial risks early, and designing practical mitigation solutions.

Innovative Solutions

Applying cutting-edge jurisprudence and forward-thinking approaches for tailored client strategies.

Trusted Partnerships

Building long-term relationships with clients, stakeholders and project donors by delivering consistent excellence.

Our Approach

Tradition, Reconciled with Innovation

Akl Law Firm is known for its analytical precision and discreet professionalism. The firm's philosophy rests on the conviction that the practice of law must reconcile tradition and innovation — preserving integrity while adapting to the evolving economic and technological context of the region.

Every mandate is handled with personal attention by the partners, ensuring that each client — whether a corporation, institution or individual — benefits from tailor-made legal solutions, responsive counsel and clear communication.

The firm operates fluently in three languages, serving as a bridge between the Lebanese jurisdiction and the international legal and business environment.

Arabic French English

Our Values

A Professional and Moral Commitment

At Akl Law Firm, the practice of law is guided by the code of conduct regulating the lawyers' profession and by enduring values that have shaped the firm since its foundation.

Integrity & Ethical Compliance

We uphold the highest standards of professional integrity and transparency in every engagement.

Confidentiality

Safeguarding our clients' information with the highest level of discretion.

Technical Excellence

Legal strategies grounded in rigorous research, comparative analysis and global best practices.

Client-Centered Collaboration

We work as strategic partners, aligning our legal approach with our clients' development goals and operational realities.

Specialized, Multi-Sector Expertise

Specialized expertise across diverse legal and regulatory fields, strengthened by cross-sector experience in both public and private domains.

Contact

Consult the Firm

Beirut

Head Office

Sami El Solh Avenue, facing the Palace of Justice

Chami Building, First Floor, Beirut, Lebanon

Paris

Correspondence Office

11 Boulevard Sébastopol (CEDAAP)

75001 Paris, France

+961 3 271 505

carole@akllawfirm.com · caroleakllaw@gmail.com

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