BAALBAKI & ASSOCIATES
Attorneys at Law · Beirut
Founded and led by Dr. Samer Baalbaki
Our practice areasAbout the Firm
Baalbaki & Associates 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
بعلبكي وشركاه 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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Financial Crime & Fraud
We represent clients facing allegations of financial fraud, embezzlement, and economic crime. Our approach combines deep legal knowledge with forensic precision.
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
From regulatory investigations to criminal proceedings, we provide counsel on all matters relating to money laundering allegations and compliance failures.
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Corporate & Commercial Law
We advise businesses on corporate structuring, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution across Lebanese and regional jurisdictions.
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Criminal Defense
Dr. Baalbaki has represented clients before Lebanese courts in complex criminal matters, providing rigorous defense grounded in procedural integrity.
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Civil Litigation
We handle high-value civil disputes with a strategic, evidence-driven approach — from pre-litigation advisory to full court representation.
Our Team
Founded and led by Dr. Samer Baalbaki
Dr. Samer Baalbaki
Founder & Managing Partner
Avocat à la Cour · Membre du Barreau de Beyrouth
Dr. Samer Baalbaki is the founding partner of the firm and one of Beirut's most respected practitioners in financial crime and complex litigation. With decades of experience before Lebanese courts and a distinguished academic background, he brings both intellectual rigor and strategic depth to every matter he handles.
Team
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Associate
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Beirut Bar Association
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Associate
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Beirut Bar Association
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Associate
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Beirut Bar Association
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.
Read more - Financial Crime
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.
Read more - Corporate
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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