Elias S. El Osta

Elias S. El Osta leads the litigation practice at Melki & Associates, handling a broad spectrum of disputes across civil, commercial, and criminal law. With extensive experience before Lebanese courts and arbitral tribunals, he represents clients in high-stakes litigation, including contractual disputes, corporate conflicts, real estate litigation, white-collar defense, and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.

Elias oversees litigation strategies for local and international clients, managing complex cases from pre-trial negotiations to appellate proceedings. His work involves defending corporate entities, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals in commercial disputes, shareholder conflicts, and debt recovery cases. He has successfully represented clients in precedent-setting rulings and is actively engaged in cross-border disputes involving international law and multi-jurisdictional enforcement.

Elias holds extensive experience in managing urgent and sensitive matters, including asset freezes, injunctions, and interim relief measures. His approach combines procedural precision with strategic foresight to secure favorable outcomes for his clients.

Education:
Sagesse University School of Law (2013)

Bar Admission:
Beirut Bar Association (since 2014)

Languages:
Elias is fluent in Arabic, French and English.

Contact Information :
T: +961 5 454584
Email: e.osta@melkilawfirm.com