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You work with Maître Cherfane herself — not a rotating cast of juniors. Your matter receives senior judgment from the first call to its resolution.
Corporate & Commercial Law · Beirut
Counsel that protects what you've built — and what you're building next.
A boutique Beirut law firm advising founders, companies, and investors across corporate, commercial, and litigation matters — in Lebanon and beyond.
Maître Victoria Cherfane
Founding Attorney & Managing Partner
A word from the founder
Done differently.
I founded Cherfane Law Firm on a simple conviction: that rigorous legal work and a genuine working partnership are not at odds — the best outcomes need both.
We advise companies, founders, and individuals on the decisions that shape what comes next — structuring a business, closing a deal, protecting a position in dispute — with the precision the matter demands and the candour you deserve.
Here, you work directly with me and a team that treats your interests as our own. That is what it means, at this firm, to be done differently.
Maître Victoria Cherfane
Founding Attorney & Managing Partner
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- Lebanon
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What we do
Practice areas
Corporate and commercial work leads our practice; disputes are a close second. We take on matters where our judgment makes a real difference to the outcome.
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Corporate & Commercial
Lead practice
Our lead practice. We help companies and founders form, structure, finance, and grow — translating commercial intent into agreements that hold. From a first incorporation to a cross-border transaction, you get counsel that understands the business behind the document.
- Company formation, structuring & governance
- Shareholder & founder agreements
- Mergers, acquisitions & joint ventures
- Commercial contracts & negotiations
- Foreign investment & market entry into Lebanon
- Corporate compliance & restructuring
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Litigation & Disputes
When a matter turns adversarial, judgment and preparation decide the outcome. We represent clients in commercial disputes before the Lebanese courts and in arbitration — and we advise just as carefully on when not to litigate.
- Commercial & contractual litigation
- Debt recovery & enforcement
- Arbitration & alternative dispute resolution
- Risk assessment & pre-litigation strategy
- Representation before Lebanese courts
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Banking & Finance
Advice for lenders, borrowers, and businesses navigating financing, security, and regulatory obligations in a demanding market.
- Financing & security arrangements
- Banking documentation & review
- Regulatory & compliance guidance
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Real Estate & Development
Counsel across property transactions and development, from due diligence to closing, for local and international clients.
- Acquisitions, sales & leasing
- Title due diligence
- Development & construction agreements
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Start-ups & Foreign Investment
Practical support for founders and investors — entity selection, fundraising terms, and the agreements that let a young company scale with confidence.
- Entity selection & cap-table structuring
- Investment & shareholder terms
- Commercial & IP-adjacent contracts
The difference
Why clients choose us
The better the decision, the better the outcome. Here is what working with us is like.
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Commercial judgment, not just legal answers
We advise in the context of your goals: the practical path, the real risk, and the decision we would make in your position.
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Precision in the details
Contracts, filings, and pleadings are drafted with care — because the protection you are paying for lives in the particulars.
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Clear, responsive, discreet
Plain answers, prompt replies, and absolute confidentiality — the standard a serious matter demands.
Clientele
Sectors we serve
Cherfane Law Firm advises local and international clients across a range of industries. In keeping with our duty of confidentiality, we present the sectors we serve rather than the names we serve them under.
- 01Banking
- 02Education
- 03Health Care
- 04Architecture
- 05Social Impact
- 06Entertainment
- 07Tourism & Hospitality
- 08Trade, Import & Export
- 09Real Estate & Development
- 10Entrepreneurship & Start-ups
FAQ
Questions, answered
A few things prospective clients often ask before reaching out.
Yes. Our lead practice is corporate and commercial work for companies, founders, and investors, but we also advise individuals on commercial matters and disputes where our expertise fits the need.
We regularly act for international clients on market entry, structuring, and transactions in Lebanon, and we coordinate cross-border matters where required.
We listen first. You describe what you're navigating; we give you a candid read on the issues, the options, and how we would approach the matter — so you can decide how to proceed with clear information.
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Contact
Let's talk about what's next.
Whether you're structuring a company, closing a deal, or facing a dispute, the first step is a conversation. Tell us what you're navigating and we'll respond promptly and in confidence.
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- Beirut, Lebanon — [[VICTORIA: supply full office address]]
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