With its high literacy rate and propensity to produce leading legal talent, Lebanon has established itself as an important commercial hub within the Middle East. GC talks to industry specialists within the banking, finance and insurance sectors to uncover the challenges and opportunities faced by in-house legal professionals in Lebanon.
Lebanon in the 21st century represents an evolving nation that has had to overcome major political and commercial challenges. Situated in the Levant on the easternmost part of the Mediterranean Sea, Lebanon serves as a busy economic and cultural centre for the region, but one that is underpinned by a relatively small legal market. But, in-house counsel have been playing an important role behind the scenes in supporting businesses across a variety of industries.
