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
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Employment and Labour Law
Civil law
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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