Foreign participation in law firms is prohibited. According to Law No. 8/70, a Lebanese lawyer must be registered in order to practise the profession. In order to register an applicant must: 1. Have held Lebanese nationality for at least 10 years; Only registered lawyers can constitute law firms. Foreign lawyers may only exceptionally, and subject to reciprocity, be authorised to plead before the Lebanese courts in a given case.
"Article 5. Any person wishing to practice as a lawyer should fulfill the following conditions:
1- Enjoy Lebanese citizenship for at least 10 years;
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Article 83
Civil professional companies can be set up, grouping practicing lawyers as associates, and the object of those companies shall be to practice the profession of lawyer.
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Article 115. The President of the Bar Association can authorize a foreign lawyer to plead before the Lebanese Courts in a given case subject to reciprocal treatment from the Bar to which the lawyer belongs. [...]" ( Law Organising the Legal Profession (amended by Law No.42, issued on 19/2/1991))
Law Organising the Legal Profession (amended by Law No.42, issued on 19/2/1991)
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