Macaron Law Firm currently represents a wide range of local, regional and multinational clients, with businesses ranging from traditional trading, general contracting, services and manufacturing activities to insurance and financial sectors in the region.
Arbitration & Litigation :
Macaron Law Firm has a strong and diverse litigation and arbitration practice. We succeed representing clients as plaintiffs or as defendants in a wide range of substantive areas including local and regional commercial disputes, international arbitration, insurance coverage disputes, bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property and employment, tax disputes and professional liability cases, under the rules of the Lebanese Chamber of Commerce, the ICC and other worldwide arbitration organizations.
Business, Corporate and commercial :
Macaron Law Firm counsels companies and other legal entities on all related aspects from set–up throughout day to day operations including tax, securities, employment, insurance, intellectual property and others, opening of new branches, re-domiciliation and restructuring, joint ventures, distribution & Licensing, commercial representation and shares acquisitions. We have widespread experience in advising both domestic and international clients on a variety of collaborative structures and strategic alliances.
Creating a company in Lebanon, and the choice of its form depends on numerous elements, such as its social object, number of partners, required capital, taxation, turnovers, projects and goals, etc.. . Our team recommend the most suitable form of business entity depending on your vision and objectives.
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In general, Lebanese Companies can be fully owned by foreigners. According to the deontology code of Lebanese attorneys, a lawyer must be retained by each company to be set up in Lebanon.
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Banking and Finance :
Macaron Law Firm is involved in banking and finance transactions and represents local and regional financial institutions in providing legal advice in the areas of investment funds, securities, project finance, acquisition financing, debt restructuring, securitization and structured finance products
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) :
Macaron Law Firm collaborates with local and internationally specialized IPR firms to offer our clients the requisite legal services in order to protect and register the rights, including but not limited to, trademarks, copyrights, etc. We help undertake research; prepare and file applications; prosecute where applicable to enforce IP rights; arrange for transfer of titles; negotiate, draft and verify several licenses; draft franchise, distributorship and joint venture agreements. With our immense range of legal expertise to set up, enhance, secure and defend their IPR, our clients can be confident that we will diligently attempt to protect their rights.
Labor law and social security Law :
Macaron Law Firm advises its corporate clients on various aspects of Lebanese and Region Labor Laws, as well as on Social Security and Pension Laws in the region. Our team works side by side with our clients to ensure they receive high quality advice and representation on labor and employment issues. We handle the negotiation and drafting of employment contracts, as well as litigation, arbitration and other administrative enquiries
Privatization :
Macaron Law firm provides legal services in the privatization of various enterprises regardless of the sector. Our legal services involves drafting and preparing the due diligence contracts and reports; participating in negotiations especially concerning acquisition; and following the mandatory procedures for transferring entities from public to private sectors.
Taxation :
Macaron Law Firm advices diverse forms of partnership and corporations on tax-efficient structures. We also help our clients manage their wealth, investments and inheritance and provide them with legal advices aiming to minimize their tax exposure. We further recommend the most suitable legal way for their businesses with regards particularly to the income and value added tax applicable during the life of the business or upon it sale and/or liquidation.
Mergers & Acquisition :
Macaron Law Firm represents several clients in this field. We assist our clients to perform an exhaustive research and legal due diligence in relation to the factors that must be considered prior to establishment of a merger or acquisition. We structure domestic and cross-boarder transactions including negotiated and contested acquisitions of privately owned companies, reverse mergers, joint ventures and strategic alliances.
Consulting services for Medical devices’ companies:
Macaron Law Firm provides consultancy for companies in the medical devices sector; a highly dynamic environment typified by a continuous change. Our expert draw from decades of experience in the medical field to consult on best practices, market dynamics, market studies and Lebanese regulations demands.