Litigation, Arbitration & ADR

Disputes inevitably occur. No matter how expertly agreements are drafted or how diligently risk avoidance strategies are implemented, disputes are a part of doing business. At El Chaer Law Firm, our clients depend on us to proactively help them decide on the best course of action, whether it be litigation, mediation, conciliation, or arbitration. Subsequently, our Lawyers provide strategic advice that will aid our clients in navigating the complexities of international disputes.

In the field of litigation, El Chaer Law Firm’s practice encompasses every type of complex litigation, including insurance and reinsurance, intellectual property, product liability and mass tort, securities, mergers and acquisitions, labor and employment, banking, transport, real estate, construction, criminal, family law, civil liability, and other commercial litigation for Lebanese and non-Lebanese clients.

In the field of arbitration, the experience of El Chaer Law Firm’s lawyers spans an array of industries and practice areas including corporate M&As, construction, energy, telecommunications, distribution, franchising, transportation, international trade, insurance, intellectual property, sports-related disputes, etc. Our Lawyers handle ad hoc arbitrations conducted under the UNCITRAL Rules of Arbitration in addition to institutional arbitrations conducted under the auspices of numerous arbitral institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, AAA/ICDR, UNCITRAL, ICSID, WIPO and DIFC. We handle arbitrations in a wide range of languages including English, Arabic, and French.