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Ashrafieh · Beirut · Lebanon

Counsel with perspective. Advocacy with purpose.

The firm's Beirut interior with walnut panelling and travertine stone
Achrafieh · Beirut

A Beirut-based law firm serving Lebanese and international clients with rigorous legal counsel, strategic judgment and absolute discretion.

2011Firm established
20+Years of legal experience
3Working languages
Local + InternationalClient reach

The Firm

Independent judgment.
Long-term client relationships.

Legal and historical library at the firm
Est. Beirut, 2011

Founded in Beirut in 2011, El Ghoul - Araji Law Firm brings together substantial legal practice, academic depth and a pragmatic understanding of business and institutions.

The firm advises companies, institutions and individuals across corporate and commercial law, contracts, real estate and leasing, municipal and administrative matters, arbitration and dispute resolution.

Our approach is personal and partner-led: each matter is handled with precision, confidentiality and attention to the commercial and human context behind the legal question.

Each matter is handled with precision, confidentiality and attention to context.
Corporate Contracts Real Estate Arbitration Municipal

Leadership

Partners

Two complementary profiles combining legal practice, arbitration, scholarship and institutional experience.

Dr. Zakaria Y. El Ghoul — portrait

Dr. Zakaria Y. El Ghoul

Attorney at Law · Certified Arbitrator

Dr. Zakaria Y. El Ghoul is a Beirut-based attorney, certified arbitrator, university lecturer and published historian. His professional practice includes arbitration, dispute resolution and business legal advisory, alongside his academic work on modern Arab and Lebanese history.

zakaria@ghoularaji.com

LAW · ARBITRATION · HISTORY

Dr. Nadine Araji — portrait

Dr. Nadine Araji

Attorney at Law | Ph.D. in Modern & Contemporary History

Accomplished attorney and founder of her own law firm in Beirut, with over two decades of experience advising leading Lebanese and international corporations across real estate, retail, luxury goods, and hospitality sectors. Holds a Ph.D. in Modern and Contemporary History (Beirut Arab University, 2025, awarded with Distinction/Excellent), reflecting…

nadine@ghoularaji.com

Corporate · Real Estate · Contracts · Municipal

The firm's Beirut office at Nemer Building, Achrafieh

Partner-led, scholarship-informed, institutionally grounded.

Expertise

Practice Areas

Focused legal advice for businesses, institutions and private clients in Lebanon and across borders.

1

Corporate & Commercial Law

The firm advises companies on corporate structure, governance, shareholder arrangements and commercial matters, helping clients assess legal obligations, document decisions…

2

Contracts & Negotiation

The firm drafts, reviews and negotiates commercial agreements, helping parties express their intentions clearly, define performance and payment obligations, and…

3

Real Estate & Leasing

The firm advises on property transactions, leases, occupancy and related disputes, reviewing the relevant documents and contractual terms so clients…

4

Municipal & Administrative Matters

The firm assists individuals, property owners, businesses and institutions with municipal procedures and related administrative matters in Lebanon, including regulatory…

5

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

The firm advises and represents clients in commercial disputes and domestic or international arbitration, assessing the dispute clause, applicable procedure…

6

Business Legal Advisory

The firm provides practical legal guidance to businesses on day-to-day commercial questions, helping management understand obligations, coordinate related legal issues…

Selected Experience

Sectors

Representative clients and sectors reflecting the breadth of the firm’s advisory work.

Precision

Clear analysis, careful drafting and disciplined execution.

Discretion

Confidentiality and trust remain central to every engagement.

Perspective

Legal solutions informed by commercial, institutional and historical context.

Our Office

A setting designed for trusted counsel.

Our Beirut office reflects the values of the firm: professionalism, privacy, clarity and personal attention.

The firm's Beirut office at Nemer Building, Achrafieh
Nemer Building · First Floor
Detail of the firm's reading room
AchrafiehDistrict
First FloorNemer Building
By AppointmentConsultations
English · French · ArabicLanguages

Iqraa Cultural Salon

The Beirut Cultural Salon "Iqraa"

The Beirut Cultural Salon "Iqraa" is one of the cultural and social initiatives of attorney Dr. Zakaria El Ghoul and attorney Dr. Nadine Araji.

Answers

Frequently asked questions.

Where is the office located?

The office is at Nemer Building, First Floor, Jean Claude Boulos Street, Achrafieh, Beirut. Consultations are by appointment. The building is a short walk from Sassine Square, and visitor parking is available nearby.

In which languages does the firm work?

The firm works in Arabic, French and English. Documents and pleadings are prepared in the language of the proceedings, and clients receive advice in the language they are most comfortable with.

Does the firm handle international arbitration?

Yes. Dr. Zakaria El Ghoul works in domestic and international arbitration and represents clients in disputes seated in Lebanon and abroad, alongside a broader dispute-resolution practice covering negotiation and mediation.

How do I request a consultation?

Use the contact form on this site, call +961 76 728 278, or email contact@ghoularaji.com. Describe your matter briefly; the team responds within one business day to schedule an appointment.

Contact

Speak directly with our legal team.

For legal consultations and professional enquiries, contact our Beirut office.

Address Achrafieh – Jean Claude Boulos Street, Nemer Building – First Floor, Beirut, Lebanon
Telephone +961 76 728 278
WhatsApp +961 76 728 278
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