Ashrafieh · Beirut · Lebanon
Counsel with perspective. Advocacy with purpose.
A Beirut-based law firm serving Lebanese and international clients with rigorous legal counsel, strategic judgment and absolute discretion.
The Firm
Independent judgment.
Long-term client relationships.
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.
Expertise
Practice Areas
Focused legal advice for businesses, institutions and private clients in Lebanon and across borders.
Corporate & Commercial Law
The firm advises companies on corporate structure, governance, shareholder arrangements and commercial matters, helping clients assess legal obligations, document decisions…
Contracts & Negotiation
The firm drafts, reviews and negotiates commercial agreements, helping parties express their intentions clearly, define performance and payment obligations, and…
Real Estate & Leasing
The firm advises on property transactions, leases, occupancy and related disputes, reviewing the relevant documents and contractual terms so clients…
Municipal & Administrative Matters
The firm assists individuals, property owners, businesses and institutions with municipal procedures and related administrative matters in Lebanon, including regulatory…
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
The firm advises and represents clients in commercial disputes and domestic or international arbitration, assessing the dispute clause, applicable procedure…
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.
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.
Tribute gathering honoring President Imad Martinos
Attorney Imad Martinos
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السيد يوهان عارف
Read Proceedingsتكريم وقف البر والإحسان في ذكرى تأسيسه التسعين
وقف البر والإحسان (برئاسة الدكتور عمار حوري)
Read ProceedingsAnswers
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.