05-05-2021
Obeid & Partners ranking in The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 edition
We are delighted to announce that Obeid & Partners has been recommended in The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 edition as a top-tier firm. Our practice has been ranked as well in tier 1 for Dispute Resolution and Real Estate and Construction practice areas. Founding Partner, Prof Dr Nayla Comair-Obeid has also been ranked in the Hall […]
08-26-2020
10 years after Arab Spring: is fighting corruption a reality or a dream?
What is the status of fighting corruption 10 years after the Arab Spring? Is it a reality or a dream? Distinguished speakers will be addressing this topic on 26 August 2020.
08-05-2020
Business Continuity Measures: Beirut Explosion
Yesterday’s deadly explosion sent shock waves across Beirut, killing over a 100 people, wounding thousands, and wrecking our capital city. Our Beirut office has been damaged by the blast, but we are glad to report that all members of Obeid Law Firm are safe. As our nation confronts the devastation, team members are donating […]
04-16-2020
OLF recognized in GAR 100 13th edition
This year, OLF was yet again recognized as having one of the world’s leading international arbitration practices. Our dispute resolution practice regularly features in the annual edition of the Global Arbitration Review (GAR 100) and is the only Lebanese practice to have been recommended in the GAR 100. GAR describes both firm and founder as having “played […]
03-06-2020
Eurobonds March 2020: Payment or Default?
The ten-year US $1.2 billion Eurobonds with a coupon rate of 6.375% are due to mature on 9 March 2020, amidst an unprecedented… economic and financial downturn in Lebanon, and a forthcoming debt crisis.
01-10-2020
OLF partners recognized in Who’s Who Legal’s Arbitration 2020
We are pleased to announce that the latest Who’s Who Legal’s Arbitration 2020 edition has identified Professor Dr Nayla Comair-Obeid and Ziad Obeid among the world’s leading arbitration practitioners. The firm’s partners were also recognized as ‘Thought Leaders’ – a special category reserved for top practitioners that receive the highest number of nominations from peers, […]
07-01-2019
Prof. Dr. Nayla Comair-Obeid Member of the ICC Executive Board
Founding Partner, Prof. Dr. Nayla Comair-Obeid, has been unanimously elected member of the ICC Executive Board.The Executive Board is responsible for developing and implementing ICC’s strategy, policy and programme of action and for overseeing the financial affairs of the organization.In particular, it is responsible for recommending to the ICC World Council the appointment of the […]
04-04-2019
2nd Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round Approved
The Minister of Energy Nada Boustani Khoury announced that the Council of Ministers approved the launch of the 2nd licensing round for offshore oil and gas in Lebanon. The deadline for submitting offers is 31 January 2020. Blocks 1, 2, 5, 8 and 10 are now open to receive bids. *For background on this topic, please see […]
