Banking & Finance
At Samir Harb & Partners, we advise local and international clients on all aspects of banking and finance law in Lebanon. We combine deep legal expertise with practical insight into the Lebanese financial system. Our team represents banks, financial institutions, investors, and both corporate and individual borrowers in transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Understanding Lebanon’s Financial Framework
We guide clients through Lebanon’s complex banking regulations, including Central Bank directives and international compliance obligations. Our approach balances legal precision with commercial pragmatism, helping clients navigate both local and cross-border financial challenges.
Integrated Legal Support Across the Financial Sector
Our banking and finance team provides comprehensive legal support across the full spectrum of financial activity in Lebanon. We assist clients with financing transactions, regulatory compliance, licensing, and dispute resolution. Whether supporting day-to-day operations or advising on complex, cross-border matters, we tailor our advice to align with each client’s commercial goals and regulatory obligations.
Our Clients Include
- Banks and Exchange Companies
- Fintech Companies and Payment Service Providers
- Corporate and Individual Borrowers
- Venture Capital Firms and Investors
- Holding Companies and Family Offices
- Project Developers and Sponsors
Our Banking & Finance Services
Comprehensive legal support across all aspects of banking and finance law, from transactional support to regulatory compliance
Banking & Finance Transactions
We provide legal support for a wide range of financial transactions, from standard loan agreements to complex, structured lending arrangements.
Our Services Include:
- Drafting and negotiating loan agreements, guarantees, and security packages
- Advising on restructuring and refinancing transactions
- Structuring and advising on corporate and project finance deals
- Preparing compliance documentation for cross-border financial transactions
- Representing clients in financial disputes, enforcement actions, and debt recovery
- Providing regulatory advice on investment and commercial banking matters
Regulatory Compliance
Our compliance team helps clients align with both Lebanese and international regulatory requirements, while minimizing legal and operational risks.
Our Services Include:
- Ensuring compliance with Banque du Liban (BDL) circulars, capital controls, and banking laws
- Advising on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) obligations
- Advising on banking secrecy and anti-corruption compliance
- Implementing and monitoring international compliance standards and sanctions
- Providing legal support in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings
- Supporting licensing, approvals, and regulatory compliance for fintech, exchange, and payment service providers
Regulatory Expertise
- Lebanese banking law and BDL regulations
- International financial compliance standards
- Cross-border banking and finance transactions
- Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations
- Banking secrecy law requirements
- Financial dispute resolution and enforcement
Client-Focused Compliance Solutions
We go beyond meeting legal requirements by helping clients build compliance frameworks that are practical, sustainable, and tailored to their operations. Whether navigating regulatory reforms or addressing sector-specific challenges, we provide clear, actionable guidance that supports resilience, adaptability, and long-term business success.
Commercially Grounded Legal Insight
We deliver legal solutions that are not only technically sound but also aligned with our clients’ commercial realities. Our team works closely with financial institutions and businesses to ensure that legal considerations support long-term business goals rather than obstruct them, particularly in a constantly evolving financial environment.
Why Choose Us
We provide commercially sound, forward-thinking legal solutions that help clients operate with confidence and mitigate legal and regulatory risk in Lebanon's evolving financial landscape.
Regulatory Mastery
Deep expertise in Lebanese financial regulations
Transactional Excellence
Comprehensive banking transaction support
Risk Mitigation
Proactive compliance and risk management
International Reach
Cross-border financial expertise
Comprehensive Banking Legal Support
Our banking and finance team provides expert guidance across a broad spectrum of legal services, including complex loan agreements, regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering obligations, and financial disputes. We deliver practical solutions that protect our clients’ interests and support their long-term goals within Lebanon’s changing financial and regulatory environment.
Forward-Thinking Solutions
We combine deep regulatory expertise with a pragmatic approach to ensure that legal compliance supports, rather than hinders, business success. This mindset enables our clients to navigate financial complexity with confidence and clarity.
Banking Expertise
- Loan and Security Documentation
- Restructuring and Refinancing
- Corporate and Project Finance
- Cross-Border Financial Transactions
- Banking Disputes and Enforcement
- Banking Regulatory Compliance Advice
Ready to Navigate Lebanon's Financial Landscape?
Whether you're structuring complex financial transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, or resolving financial disputes, our experienced team provides the strategic legal guidance you need to operate successfully in Lebanon's evolving financial sector.
Contact Samir Harb & Partners today to discuss how we can support your banking and finance needs with commercially sound, forward-thinking legal solutions that mitigate risk and facilitate growth.