Julien Cordahi

Julien is a corporate commercial lawyer with extensive legal and strategic expertise in digital technologies, media and advertising, intellectual property and venture capital, in both private practice and in-house roles.

Before returning to private practice and joining Al Naqbi & Partners as a Partner, Julien served as Deputy General Counsel at Choueiri Group for a decade, leading the in-house legal team’s operational involvement in the day-to-day activities of the Group entities across the MENA, and spearheading innovative projects alongside the C-Suite and the Group’s partners, clients and suppliers across the region’s Media and Advertising ecosystem.

Julien’s career includes significant experience advising on complex technology and media matters, as well as negotiating and structuring venture capital transactions. His role involved navigating cutting-edge issues in intellectual property and providing strategic guidance on complex long-term partnerships, business negotiations, high-stakes commercial disputes, cross-border corporate governance and tax optimization.

With over fifteen years of hands-on experience, Julien has gained a deep understanding of business dynamics and acquired invaluable insights into what business decision-makers seek in legal advice. He adeptly assesses business opportunities while mitigating legal risks, offering invaluable guidance for efficient decision-making.

Education
– LL.M. in International Legal Studies and International Dispute Resolution, Georgetown Law, USA (Honors)
– Master’s Degree in Litigation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Filière Francophone de Droit, Lebanese University/Université Paris II-Panthéon-Assas, Lebanon/France (Honors)
– Bachelor’s Degree in French and Lebanese Private Laws, Université Saint-Joseph, Lebanon

Qualification
– Member at the Beirut Bar Association
– Member of the International Bar Association

Languages
Arabic, English and French

Expertise
Corporate and Commercial Laws
Technology, Media and Advertising
Data Privacy and Monetization
Intellectual Property
Venture Capital and Private Equity
Tax and Cross Border Transactions
Employment Laws and Regulations