Our Employment and Labor Law practice advises employers and employees across Lebanon and the region on all aspects of workplace relations, regulatory compliance, and labor disputes. We provide practical guidance on employment contracts, policies, collective agreements, and day-to-day HR matters, while also representing clients in complex litigation and arbitration before Lebanese courts and labor authorities.

Our team combines deep knowledge of Lebanese labor law with a commercial approach, helping clients manage workforce risks, ensure compliance with labor regulations, and resolve disputes efficiently. We support businesses of all sizes, from multinational corporations and family-owned companies to educational institutions and public sector entities.

Representative Experience

• Advised clients on drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and handbooks, ensuring compliance with Lebanese labor law.
• Represented employers in labor disputes, including wrongful termination claims, severance calculations and regulatory investigations.
• Assisted clients with collective bargaining, union negotiations, and compliance with collective agreements.
• Provided strategic advice on workforce restructuring, redundancies and termination procedures.
• Advised on cross-border employment matters, secondments and expatriate arrangements.
• Conducted labor law due diligence for corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations.
• Represented clients in administrative proceedings and litigation before labor courts and the Ministry of Labor.