Walid Jamil Merhej

Founder & Managing Partner

Bar Admission

Beirut Bar Association, admitted 1996
Lebanese Arbitration and Mediation Center – Professional Mediator

Education

LLB in Private Law, Université La Sagesse
Collège des Frères Mont La Salle
Professional Mediator Certificate, Lebanese Association for Mediation and Conciliation (LAMAC), Lebanese Arbitration and Mediation Center

Walid Jamil Merhej

Founder & Managing Partner

walid@walidmerhej.law

Me. Walid Jamil Merhej is the Founder and Managing Partner of Walid Merhej Law Firm (WMLF). He advises local and international clients on complex corporate, banking and finance, real estate, and wealth management matters, and others, with a strong focus on cross-border work across the Middle East and Europe. Having practiced in France, Cyprus, Ukraine, Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Lebanon, he brings a truly international outlook and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to each mandate. In addition to leading the firm's strategic direction and client relationships, Walid frequently acts as a professional mediator, helping parties resolve disputes efficiently and discreetly.

Experience Highlights

Founder & Managing Partner, Walid Merhej Law Firm – Beirut
Partner, El Khoury & Partners Legal Counsel (BLK) – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Egypt (2022–2024)
Partner, TRUTH LAW FIRM, Jordan, Qatar (QFC) (2024–present)
Legal Advisor, Labora (Economic Empowerment) (2008–present)
President, Gro Act Social Services (2024–present)
Professional Mediator, registered at the Lebanese Arbitration and Mediation Center

Practice Specializations

Corporate law and corporate structuring Banking and finance Mergers and acquisitions Commercial contracts Real estate and property transactions Wealth and inheritance planning NGO set up, governance and management Maritime law Labour and employment law Mediation