Ziad is a Lebanese national, educated at Saint Joseph University of Beirut and has a DES degree in private civil law.​

​Ziad started his career in 1996 with an aim to provide useful, innovative and responsive counsel to financial institutions and companies.​

​Since then, he has been a consultant and legal advisor to a number of financial institutions, insurance companies and private corporations keeping these entities in compliance with applicable laws.​

​He handles banking, capital market practices, insurance, real estate and construction, commercial and intellectual property issues through both litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods. He also acted as an arbitrator in numerous local and regional cases.​

​Ziad is a Partner in the Corporate Department, providing legal advice to a variety of entities operating within UAE, Lebanon and abroad. He uses his knowledge to ensure earnings’ retaining, structuring groups and transactions that help minimize the encumbrance of dual or repeated taxation.​

​Ziad spearheads our firm's cross-border legal matters, providing strategic leadership and expert guidance. He delivers precise, tailored, and effective legal solutions across diverse practice areas, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients while serving as a trusted business partner.​

Languages​: Arabic, English and French​.