Rafic Hachem

Rafic Hachem is a Counsel and principal litigator in the DR team. He has more than fifteen years of experience in litigation and is a recognised trial lawyer.

Rafic has substantial expertise in complex and multifaceted litigation proceedings before the Lebanese courts, having worked alongside members of the firm on large scale cross border proceedings, ranging from sophisticated civil and commercial litigation matters to major international fraud disputes and white collar crime cases.  As a seasoned advocate, Rafic has rights of audience before all levels of courts in Lebanon.

On the civil and commercial litigation front, Rafic’s experience covers cases involving exclusive distribution and commercial agency, competition law, intellectual property law (copyright, trademark and tradename disputes), Internet law, civil and real estate law, pharmaceutical and biotechnology law, insurance and reinsurance disputes.

Rafic holds an LLB in Lebanese Law from the Lebanese University, as well as a Master in Law (with highest distinction) from Sagesse University, with a specific focus on Intellectual property, Internet, Personal Data Protection and Legal Data Processing Law.

Rafic is fluent in English, French and Arabic.