Georges W. Melki – Founder

Geroges W. Melki is the Founder of Melki & Associates. He is an expert in Administrative law and focuses his practice on complex expropriation matters and Public Private Partnerships. Me. Melki served as legal counsel to the Republic of Lebanon for 13 years and  now advises his local and international clients on day-to-day corporate matters and complex administrative matters. He also acts as external legal advisor to several corporations and business entities as well as party appointed arbitrator in several arbitration proceedings.

Education:
Université Saint Joseph, Beirut Lebanon- LLB

Bar Admission:
Beirut Bar Association (Since 1967).

Memberships and Responsibilities:
Member at the Union International des Avocats (U.I.A) (since 1983)
Member at the Lebanese Center for Arbitration (since 1994)
Member at the Union of Arab Lawyers (since 2001)
Member of the Committee for the Development of Laws at the Lebanese Parliament (Since 2002)
Elected Member of the Beirut Bar Association Executive council – Served as Treasurer (1981-1986)
Elected Treasurer of the Beirut Bar Association Pension fund Committee –(1990-1996)
Elected Member of the Beirut Bar Association Executive council – Served as Treasurer (2001-2006)
Member of the Parliamentary committee for Law and administration that drafted the new Lease laws (2002)
Board Member in several local and international Companies.

Awards:
Beirut Bar Association Golden Medal (2003) – For professional achievements.
Beirut Bar Association Golden Medal (2018) – For 50 years of practice.

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

Contact Information :
T: +961 5 454584
T: +961 5 457136
Email: gwm@melkilawfirm.com