Our quality focus begins with our
people; therefore our choices affect our work. Following are the people who
constitute the main team work of the firm and who base their relation on
patience, comprehension and understanding, constantly baring in mind the
unified goal of the firm in getting things done in an innovative and
challenging manner, that would not have been achieved without the hard work
and the spirit of commitment of our administrative staff.
Mr. Khalil
Jurdi:
Mr. Khalil Jurdi is a founding Member of Jurdi,
Jurdi & Jurdi Solicitors & Barristers. He is a lawyer, member in the Bar
Association of Beirut with 15 years of rich experience in matters of Real
Estate law, Contract law, and Commercial and Civil litigations. His
extensive experience includes remarkable knowledge in foreign Educational
Institutions Law that he gained through a wide involvement in the defense of
several educational institutions. Again, he defended several foreign clients
in their inheritance litigations in Lebanon, many of which were resident
overseas and account his support to preserve their right. Furthermore, he
has represented many individuals and corporations in connection to their
real estate rights in the scope of the Lebanese real estate law for
foreigners.
He has assisted individuals and business entities in a variety of real
estate issues, including real estate investment opportunities, acquisitions
and sales, real estate construction and development agreements disputes,
leasing, zoning, landlord/tenant matters, land use, mortgages, and other
real estate matters, litigation, consultation and negotiation of mortgages
re-financing, reverse mortgages, residential purchase and sale agreements,
real estate disputes, including disputes over adverse possession,
condemnation, property taxes. Claims against and defense of real estate
brokers and agents for negligence, misrepresentation, breach of duty,
construction defects and mechanic’s liens, including disputes between
owners, builders and contractors.
Ms. Fadia Jurdi:
Ms. Fadia Jurdi is also a Member of Jurdi, Jurdi and
Jurdi. She is a lawyer, member in the Bar Association of Beirut, possessing
14 years of rich experience in matters of labor and insurance law, backed
with a special knowledge in private international law. She has the ability
to advice on complicated issues of business legal disputes, and advises how
to reduce the risk of employment litigation and how to comply with domestic
laws. Also, she is specialized in the field of Labor Law (relation between
employers and unions, protecting workers rights, reviewing client employee
policy statements, representing clients on the arbitral labor council,
counseling on issues related to strikes or lockouts, and providing related
litigation support).
Mr. Fadi Jurdi:
Mr. Fadi Jurdi is a Member of Jurdi, Jurdi & Jurdi
law firm. He is a lawyer, member in the Bar Association of Beirut, also
carrying a Bachelor Degree in Banking and Finance. He is specialized in
Banking and Financial Institutions Laws, commercial litigations (financial
international crimes, tax evasion litigations, and all disputes to banking
and financial laws). Again, he is capable of providing legal assistance on
daily banking business issues and advices the clients with respect to latest
developments in this field, such as on-line banking, E-commerce, Islamic
banking businesses regulations and customs. Mr. Fadi has a special knowledge
in matters of Maritime and Aviation laws whether of domestic laws,
international treaties or customary laws (as representation of crew members
or passengers in case of accident, fighting the rights for medical care and
wages, insuring compensation …)
Mr. Nidal
Jurdi:
Enrolled in PhD in INTERNATIONAL HUMANETERIAN
LAW (University College Cork, Ireland),
M.A. HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIZATION (University of Malta, Faculty of Laws
with the partnership of The Institute of Social Studies at The Hague, The
Netherlands). Scholarship from the European Union, accomplished with
Distinction.
M.A. in INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL LAW (American University
of Beirut, Lebanon)
Researcher in the Political Evolution Group. (PERG), University College
Cork, Ireland. 2003 – 2004
Instructor of European Law courses in the Faculty of Law, University College
Cork, Ireland. 2004 –2005
Writings
PhD thesis on “The Principle Of Complementarity in The
International Criminal Court Statute and its Contribution to the Indirect
Enforcement Mechanism in International Criminal Law.” (In progress)
- “International Criminal Court and Human Rights Law” (Department of
Government), 2005.
- Masters thesis on “The International Criminal Court and Protection of
Human Rights”, 2003.
- Masters thesis on “Lebanon and The World Trade Organization Laws and
Regulations”, 2000.
-Writer of many articles published in several newspapers in Lebanon.
Ms. Zeina Mohanna
M.A. HUMAN RIGHTS AND
DEMOCRATIZATION (University of Malta, Faculty of Laws with the partnership
of Ghent University, Belgium).
B.A. in Political Studies & minor in Business Administration (American
University of Beirut, Lebanon)
Researcher in the matters of “WOMENS’ INHETRETENCE RIGHTS IN LEBANON”, in a
survey of Law and
Practice in the Middle-East and North Africa in comparison to Sub-Saharan
countries, The Center on Housing Rights and Evictions, Geneva, Switzerland.
General Coordinator & Instructor of a project aiming at spreading awareness
of “Human Rights for Women”, Amel Association, Lebanon.
Instructor, teaching general concepts of Human Rights, Foundation for Human
and Humanitarian Rights, Lebanon.
Zeina was recently invited to attend the 61st Session of the UN Commission
on Human Rights, Geneva, Switzerland (drafted a declaration about
Inheritance Law for Women and submit it to the Plenary).
Writings
- 2003: Masters Thesis, “Human Rights Abuses in Khiam Prison: A Story
of Unnoticed ex-Detainees” (Tackling Torture, Prisoner’s Rights,
Fair Trial and Sustainable Development of the ex-detainees)
Ms. Suzanne Abdallah
Educational Background
- PhD Candidate in INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW, East London University - U.K.
- 2002: L.L.M. (accomplished with Distinction), East London University, U.K.
Research Assistant in the United Nations Project, “Land Reform in Islamic
Countries” - Union matters of Intellectual Property laws and international
agreements agreements.
Writings
- PhD thesis on “The Enforcement of IP Law in Lebanon.” (In
progress)
- Masters thesis on “Implication of the Implementation of TRIPs
Agreement for Developing Countries”, 2002.
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