Founding PartnerAli EL MAOULA E: ali.maoula@hnslegal.com LinkedInAli is one of the founders of HNS Legal and Managing Partner of the Dubai office in association with Al Naqbi & Partners, overseeing the full-service legal practice in the UAE. A distinguished legal professional with extensive expertise and a…

Founding PartnerJoseph NASRALLAH E: joseph.nasrallah@hnslegal.com LinkedinJoseph has a wide experience in domestic and cross-border Transactions, Corporate and Commercial Law, M&A, and Banking & Finance Law. A Founding Partner of HNS Legal, he is known for his innovative thinking and business oriented, strategic approach, he advises clients…

Founding PartnerJad SKAFF E: jad.skaff@hnslegal.com LinkedInFounding Partner of HNS Legal, Jad has extensive expertise in M&A, Banking & Finance Law, Corporate Law, cross-border Transactions, FMCG, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Entertainment and Media, and is recognized by his peers for his broad legal knowledge, commercial sense…

PartnerNassim RIACHI E: nassim.riachi@hnslegal.com LinkedinNassim has extensive experience in litigation, arbitration, and contract law. He brings his cutting-edge expertise in handling complex cases across wide-ranging disciplines and offers comprehensive dispute settlement and advice on multi-jurisdictional disputes including mediation, negotiation and litigation. Prior to becoming a…

PartnerJulien CORDAHI E: julien.cordahi@hnslegal.com LinkedInJulien is a corporate commercial lawyer with extensive legal and strategic expertise in digital technologies, media and advertising, IP and VC. Before joining HNS, Julien was Deputy General Counsel at Choueiri Group for 10 years, leading the in-house legal team’s operational…

Legal DirectorDia NAAL E: dia.naal@hnslegal.com LinkedinDia is a seasoned legal professional with extensive expertise in corporate governance, compliance and regulatory matters. As Legal Director at HNS Legal, he leads a dynamic team, providing guidance and fostering a results-driven environment. He oversees the entire legal project lifecycle,…

Senior Managing AssociateFarah WAHAB E: farah.wahab@hnslegal.com LinkedInFarah has significant experience in all major areas of law and practices in Lebanon and the UAE. Her practice areas include all forms of Civil Law, Commercial Law, Labor Law, Arbitration, Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards,…

Senior AssociateMichel CHARTOUNI E: michel.chartouni@hnslegal.com LinkedinMichel has extensive experience advising local and foreign clients on risk management and dispute resolution mechanisms. He has a stellar track record in challenging and winning cases before civil and criminal courts. Michel advises clients on legal remedies and strategies which…

Senior Managing AssociateMia CHBEIR E: mia.chbeir@hnslegal.com LinkedinMia skillfully navigates clients in the maze of emerging legal fields. Known for her versatile portfolio of legal skills, with a practice focusing on core cross-border commercial and corporate transactions along day-to-day affairs that are particularly oriented towards the aviation…

Senior Managing AssociateMohamad FAYAD E: mohamad.fayad@hnslegal.com LinkedInMohamad provides counsel to clients across a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial areas, focusing on M&A, Corporate Structuring and Restructuring, Employment and Labor, Contracts Counseling, Commercial Agencies and Distributorships. Qualified and practicing law in Lebanon and the United Arab…