Souhad Al Ghorayeb is a Senior Legal Consultant with more than fifteen years of experience across civil and commercial matters. He has particular strength in corporate structuring and insolvency.
Souhad holds a Master's degree in Private Law from the Lebanese University and is a member of the Beirut Bar Association. His practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, including the incorporation of limited liability companies, joint stock companies, offshore entities, and holding structures.
He advises on bankruptcy and protective composition cases, supporting clients through financially difficult and procedurally demanding stages. He also prepares arbitration files and supports clients through formal proceedings.
Souhad has taken part in legal conferences organised by the Beirut Bar Association between 2006 and 2021. His work is marked by consistency, reliability, and attention to detail.
Areas of Practice
Real estate
Real estate
Litigation and dispute resolution
Corporate and commercial
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 2013)
- Credential ID: 11014
Academic
Master’s Degree in Private Law, Lebanese University, Faculty of Law and Political Science (Section II)
Licenses & Certifications
Beirut Bar Association (Issued Sep 2013) – Credential ID: 11014
Languages
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