Me. Rafael Hakmeh
Junior Associate
Me. Rafael Hakmeh
Junior Associate
Me. Rafael Hakmeh is a Junior Associate at Walid Merhej Law Firm and an Attorney at Law admitted to the Beirut Bar Association. He focuses on corporate and commercial matters, contract drafting, and dispute-related work. Rafael combines strong technical skills with mediation training and is known for his ability to manage demanding files, work under pressure, and build strong client relationships at an early stage in his career.
Experience Highlights
- Junior Associate / Trainee Lawyer, Walid Merhej Law Firm (2024–present) — Acting on company formations, registrations, liquidations and bankruptcy assistance; drafting commercial agreements and legal documents; advising corporate clients and participating in client meetings; contributing to legal research, opinions and risk analysis
- Trainee Lawyer, BLK Partners (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon) – Badaro (2023–2024) — Assisted in trial preparation, legal research and contract review; supported file management and court procedures
Practice Specializations
Corporate and commercial law
Company incorporation, restructuring and liquidation
Commercial contracts (including shareholders' agreements, franchise and management agreements)
Civil and administrative law
Labour and employment law
Criminal law
Public and private international law and humanitarian law
Mediation
Meet the Rest of the Team
Me. Walid Jamil Merhej
Founder & Managing Partner
Nayla Younes
Attorney