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Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant

          Rita Semaan is a legal consultant with extensive experience in interpreting laws, regulations, and rulings for both individuals and corporate clients. Her background includes working with top law firms in Lebanon, where she gained practical expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal documents, government tenders, and transactional agreements.

Dedicated to continuous learning, Rita has participated in a variety of professional workshops and legal seminars, including sessions on counterfeit detection, information security, and the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. Her strong foundation in research and consulting has enabled her to contribute meaningfully to legal strategy, case development, and policy interpretation.


Rita’s practice spans labor, civil, criminal, and commercial law. Her ability to identify legal risks, draft precise agreements, and guide clients through complex regulatory frameworks makes her a reliable advisor in high-stakes matters.

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

Corporate & Commercial Law

Rita has experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and supporting clients in transactions involving regulatory oversight and contract negotiation. Her understanding of market practices strengthens her ability to mitigate legal risks.

Criminal Law

She supports clients involved in criminal proceedings by offering detailed case research and legal documentation. Her methodical approach ensures careful preparation of defense materials and procedural accuracy.

Employment and Labour Law

Rita counsels on employment regulations, termination disputes, and workplace policies. Her legal support helps both employers and employees understand their rights and obligations under Lebanese labor law.

Real Estate Law

She advises on real estate transactions, ownership disputes, and compliance with property laws. Rita brings clarity to contractual terms and assists in resolving property-related conflicts.

Civil law

Rita handles a wide range of civil issues, including obligations, property matters, and liability claims. She provides clear legal analysis and works to protect the rights of clients through practical, well-reasoned strategies.

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

Legal Consultant with a strong foundation in legal drafting, research, and advisory, with experience across labor, criminal, civil, commercial, and banking law.

Admissions

Legal Consultant, Lebanon

Academic

  • Law Degree, top law firms experience, Lebanon
  • Participated in Special Tribunal of Lebanon Awareness Workshop

Licenses & Certifications

Beirut Bar Association (Issued Sep 2013) – Credential ID: 11014

Languages

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