Tohme Law - About Us

The Founder

Since the establishment of our firm, its fundamental core value has always been to work with passion, dedication, professionalism, and ethics. We exert every effort in order to honor the mission entrusted to us by our clients, best serve their interests and handle their cases with the utmost loyalty.

I was lucky and privileged to work with a team who shares the Firm’s values and who contributed immensely to its expansion. I cannot but express my gratitude to them and rely on them for a greater success in the future.

Youssef G. TOHME

Overview

Tohme Law Firm (“The Firm”) is a top-tier boutique Law Firm in Beirut, Lebanon, providing a broad range of advice and high-quality legal services tailored to both businesses and individuals, with a focus on corporate and commercial law, estate planning and alternative dispute resolution.

The firm was founded by Youssef Georges Tohme in 1979 and the Firm’s clients are leading companies operating in various sectors in Lebanon and abroad as well as high-net-worth individuals.

The Firm has built its reputation as an expert in corporate and commercial related legal services. The Firm also specializes in construction and property development, estate planning, alternative dispute resolution as well as tax law.

70% of The Firm’s clients are leading companies operating in various sectors in Lebanon and abroad (notably F.M.C.G, clothing, pharmaceuticals, real estate, printing and publishing, hospitality, banking, industrial, distribution) and 30% of the portfolio is comprised of high-net-worth individuals.

The Firm’s network comprises of more than 7500 elite lawyers globally located in more than 150 cities worldwide.

Recently, our firm has expanded its practice to include advisory services in Syria, working closely with a network of experienced local lawyers based in Damascus who combine in-depth knowledge of the domestic legal landscape with international expertise. Operating in this market requires navigating complex legal and regulatory challenges with careful attention, particularly in the context of past international sanctions and changes in the legal landscape as of the end of 2024. Our work focuses primarily on corporate, commercial, and transactional matters, as well as estate planning and asset structuring.

Our Mission Statement

We provide all kinds of legal services, including advisory and litigation, in Lebanon and in foreign markets as well. We provide guidance, legal solutions, and asset structuring and management. We support clients in growing and developing their businesses, beyond a legal support.

We render our services with a close attention to our clients’ interests. We are always available. We abide by timelines and deadlines no matter how short. We go beyond legal support. We go the extra-mile to find solutions. We surround ourselves with experts and specialized consultants. We collaborate closely with a team of field staff. We always seek self-development. We align our work to international standards practices. We are always up to date with our knowledge. We are transparent. We count on reliable and trustworthy people. We always include in our work pro-bono support to local associations and NGOs.

Because we love it. Because we care about the others’ peace of mind. Because we are carrying the heritage of the role of Beirut in establishing justice. Because we care about Lebanon, we believe in the country, and we chose to invest our time and efforts in it and for the well-being of its people. Because we want to give back to our society. Because we believe in Liberal economy, in business development and the potential of Lebanese people in Lebanon and abroad.

Our Lawyers

Carine Tohme

Managing Partner

Claudia El Hage

Of-Counsel

Toufic Soudayha

Of-Counsel

Vanessa-Mia Bejjani

Legal Counsel

Nour Abi Rached

Of-Counsel

Nour Younes

Legal Counsel

Pia Sfeir

Legal Counsel

Our Team

Rima Saleh

Clarissa Kahaleh

Victor Dergham

Our Values

Principled

We work with integrity, transparency and honesty. We have loud and clear standards and we do what is morally right.

Devoted

We are extremely dedicated to fulfill our clients' needs. We have our clients' interests at heart, and we always go the extra mile for them.

Humane

We put the “person” first, in our team, with our clients, partners, correspondents and young trainees. We believe in investing ourselves and our time for the people’s well-being.