Clarity in complex matters. Defence without compromise.
A Beirut boutique practice in financial crime, anti-money laundering, corporate law and litigation — across Lebanon and the Arab region.
Our practice areas
About the Firm
The Baalbaki Firm is a Beirut-based boutique practice with a reputation built on rigorous legal analysis, deep expertise in financial crime, and an unwavering commitment to due process. We advise individuals, corporations, and institutions navigating Lebanon's most complex legal challenges — from criminal investigations to high-stakes civil disputes. Our approach is methodical, our counsel is direct, and our ethics are non-negotiable.
Beirut · Lebanon · The Arab Region
مكتب البعلبكي للمحاماة مكتب متخصص مقره بيروت، بُنيت سمعته على التحليل القانوني الدقيق، والخبرة العميقة في الجرائم المالية، والالتزام الراسخ بأصول المحاكمات. نقدّم المشورة للأفراد والشركات والمؤسسات في أكثر القضايا تعقيداً في لبنان — من التحقيقات الجزائية إلى النزاعات المدنية الكبرى. منهجنا منهجي، ومشورتنا صريحة، وأخلاقياتنا غير قابلة للمساومة.
Practice Areas
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Criminal Litigation & Defence
We represent individuals and businesses in criminal proceedings across a broad range of matters, including fraud, breach of trust, embezzlement, forgery, theft and other offences against persons and property. Our work covers every stage of the proceedings, from investigation through trial and appeal.
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White-Collar & Financial Crime
We advise and represent clients in complex white-collar and financial crime matters, including fraud, embezzlement and other financial offences. We combine detailed analysis of the facts and evidence with a defence strategy tailored to the circumstances of each case.
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Anti-Money Laundering
We act in anti-money laundering matters before the relevant judicial authorities, advising clients on the legal and procedural issues arising from financial transactions, investigations and criminal proceedings. Our practice includes the analysis of financial evidence and the development of case-specific defence strategies.
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Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in civil disputes before Lebanese courts, from the early assessment of a claim through litigation and enforcement. Our approach focuses on protecting our clients’ legal and commercial interests and identifying the most effective route to resolution.
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Our Team
Founded and led by Dr. Samer Baalbaki
Dr. Samer Baalbaki
Founder & Attorney at Law
Member of the Beirut Bar Association since 1998
Dr. Samer Baalbaki is a Lebanese attorney admitted to the Beirut Bar Association since 1998, with over 25 years of experience in legal practice. He holds a PhD in Public Law, a Master’s degree in Public Law, and a Bachelor of Laws from the Lebanese University. Alongside his legal practice, Dr. Baalbaki has held academic teaching roles in law and has contributed to several committees within the Beirut Bar Association, particularly in matters relating to legislation, public liberties and human rights. His practice and academic background span areas including public law, constitutional law, international law, municipal law, arbitration and regulatory matters.
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Recognition & Expertise
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Member of the Beirut Bar Association
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Decades of experience in Lebanese criminal and civil courts
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Recognized expertise in AML and financial crime defense
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Publications and commentary on Lebanese financial law
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Counsel to regional corporations and high-net-worth individuals
Insights
- Regulatory
AML Compliance in Lebanon: What Businesses Need to Know
An overview of the obligations Lebanese entities carry under anti-money laundering law, and the practical controls regulators expect to see.
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The Rise of Financial Crime Prosecutions in the Arab Region
Enforcement activity across the GCC and Egypt has intensified. We examine what this shift means for corporations operating regionally.
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Understanding Corporate Criminal Liability Under Lebanese Law
When does liability attach to the company rather than the individual? A measured reading of the Lebanese position.
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Contact
The quickest route to us is WhatsApp or email. Initial enquiries are confidential, and there is no charge for a first conversation to establish whether we are the right firm for the matter.
Contacting the firm does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. Please avoid sending detailed case documents before an engagement is confirmed.
- Office hours
- Monday to Friday · 9:00 – 18:00
- Beirut time (GMT+3). Urgent criminal matters are attended to outside these hours.
- Office
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Languages
- Arabic · French · English