Carlos Rahme is a senior lawyer with more than fifteen years of experience advising businesses across commercial, civil, real estate, labour, and penal law. He supports clients from incorporation through growth, restructuring, and maturity.
Carlos is recognised for explaining complex legal issues clearly and for building long-term client relationships. He focuses on efficiency and on resolving matters before they escalate into disputes wherever that serves the client.
He has helped startups and established businesses build legal frameworks and manage day-to-day legal operations. His work includes labour matters, corporate governance, board resolutions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate liquidations.
Carlos has been a member of the Beirut Bar Association since 2006 and holds a law degree from the Lebanese University, where he graduated in 2004. He is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.
Core Responsibilities
- Facilitating client communication and service coordination
- Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
- Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
- Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care
Areas of Practice
Real estate
Corporate and commercial
Litigation and dispute resolution
Employment
Family
Core Responsibilities
- Facilitating client communication and service coordination
- Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
- Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
- Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care
Qualifications
Admissions
Beirut Bar Association (since 2006)
Academic
Law Degree, Lebanese University (2004)
Licenses & Certifications
Beirut Bar Association (since 2006)
Languages
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