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Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant
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Carlos Rahme is a senior lawyer with over 15 years of experience advising clients across civil, commercial, real estate, labor, and criminal law. He supports businesses from incorporation to expansion, mergers, and eventual exit or liquidation, offering legal clarity and practical guidance throughout every stage of the corporate lifecycle.

Carlos is known for his ability to build strong client relationships and for his calm, solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution. He believes in protecting his clients' interests without resorting to unnecessary litigation and works diligently to find amicable outcomes through negotiation whenever possible.


His career includes advising top-tier companies on labor matters, corporate governance, financial oversight, and strategic transactions. He frequently handles board resolutions, mergers and acquisitions, and company restructuring initiatives.


Carlos has been a member of the Beirut Bar Association since 2006 and holds a law degree from the Lebanese University. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, he brings a multilingual and multicultural perspective to his legal practice.

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 Law

He supports clients in all aspects of real estate transactions, including due diligence, ownership transfers, and development agreements, ensuring deals are sound and enforceable.

Corporate Law

Carlos advises companies on formation, governance, M&A, and corporate compliance. He helps businesses navigate their legal obligations with confidence, whether launching a startup or managing complex structural changes.

Dispute Resolution

While Carlos aims to settle disputes outside of court, he is well-equipped to represent clients in litigation when necessary. His dual focus on prevention and resolution makes him a strategic legal advisor.

Employment Law

Carlos regularly advises employers on labor policies, disputes, and compliance. He handles matters such as termination, compensation, and employment contracts, always with a view to minimizing risk and resolving issues amicably.

Civil law

With extensive experience in obligations, contracts, and liability, Carlos helps clients resolve disputes and protect their rights under Lebanese and regional civil codes.

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

Senior Legal Consultant with over 15 years of experience across corporate, labor, real estate, and commercial law.

Admissions

Beirut Bar Association (since 2006)

Academic

Law Degree, Lebanese University (2004)

Licenses & Certifications

Beirut Bar Association (since 2006)

Languages

Arabic
English
French

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