Founded in 1987 as Obeid Law Firm (OLF), Obeid & Partners is a premier full-service international law firm with deep roots in the Middle East and a strong presence in Dubai, UAE, and Beirut, Lebanon. With over three decades of experience, the firm has built a reputation for delivering world-class legal services across the MENA region and globally, consistently recognized by Chambers Global, Who’s Who Legal, and the Global Arbitration Review (GAR).

Renowned for its excellence in international arbitration, Obeid & Partners is the only Lebanese firm consistently ranked among the top 100 arbitration practices worldwide (GAR 100). This distinction reflects its leadership in dispute resolution and its role in shaping regional legal frameworks—having been consulted on legal reforms and model laws by organizations such as the Arab League.

Obeid & Partners is trusted by a wide spectrum of clients, from governments and public institutions to multinational corporations and SMEs, operating across industries such as oil & gas, infrastructure, telecom, aviation, finance, and construction. The firm’s multilingual legal team—fluent in Arabic, English, and French—is adept at handling complex cross-border mandates and navigating regulatory environments with precision and cultural sensitivity.

With associated offices across the Middle East and Europe, and mandates spanning West Africa, the Caribbean, and North America, Obeid & Partners offers truly global reach, positioning it as a standout among international legal firms in Dubai and beyond.

The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, arbitration, public international law, tax, banking and finance, construction, IP, employment, antitrust and competition, restructuring and insolvency, and more. It is also at the forefront of emerging legal areas such as climate change law, WEFE nexus governance, and innovation in technology law.

By combining local insight with international standards, Obeid & Partners continues to set the benchmark for excellence, integrity, and innovation, cementing its position as one of the most respected and trusted law firms in the Middle East.