Corporate Finance

Corporate finance transactions require a sophisticated understanding of both legal frameworks and commercial realities. Our corporate finance practice advises companies, investors, and financial institutions on capital raising, securities offerings, and complex financial structures. We help clients access capital markets, structure private placements, and navigate the regulatory requirements governing securities transactions in Lebanon and internationally.

Our team brings experience in both public and private capital markets, advising on equity and debt offerings, convertible instruments, and hybrid securities. We work closely with investment banks, underwriters, and financial advisors to execute transactions efficiently while ensuring regulatory compliance and appropriate risk allocation.

Representative Experience

• Advised a Lebanese company on its listing on the Beirut Stock Exchange, including prospectus preparation, regulatory filings, and corporate governance enhancements

• Represented investors in a USD 50 million private placement in a Lebanese technology company, including negotiation of shareholder agreements and anti-dilution protections

• Advised on the issuance of convertible notes by a Lebanese startup, structuring conversion mechanics and investor protections

• Represented underwriters in multiple bond offerings by Lebanese corporate issuers, including due diligence and documentation

• Advised a private equity fund on its investment in Lebanese portfolio companies, including co-investment structures and exit mechanisms

• Represented a Lebanese holding company in a rights offering to existing shareholders, ensuring compliance with pre-emption rights and disclosure requirements

• Advised on the structuring of mezzanine financing for a leveraged acquisition, including intercreditor arrangements with senior lenders • Represented investors in negotiating venture capital financing documents, including preferred share terms and founder vesting arrangements

The Team

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