Georges Abdo
Legal Counsel
Georges Abdo
Legal Counsel
Georges Abdo is a Legal Counsel at Walid Merhej Law Firm. He supports the firm's corporate, commercial and international work, with a particular interest in energy, regulation and cross-border matters. Georges holds an LL.M in International Law and Legal Practice (Distinction) from the University of East London and has experience in both civil law and common law environments, including work with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom.
He is adept at legal drafting, case management and regulatory compliance, and works seamlessly in Arabic, English and French.
Experience Highlights
- Legal Counsel, Walid Merhej Law Firm – Beirut (2026–present) — Drafts and reviews contracts and legal documents in Arabic, English and French; supports partners and associates on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters; manages case files, prepares bundles and ensures procedural deadlines are met; conducts legal research and due diligence on Lebanese and international law issues
- Casework Assistant, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) – UK (2025–2026) — Assisted prosecution teams in managing criminal cases, disclosure and evidential requirements; prepared court bundles and coordinated with legal stakeholders under strict timelines
- Commercial Law Virtual Experience, Linklaters – UK & Middle East (Forage) (2024)
- Legal Assistant, Hamec Consultancy Firm – Lebanon (2022–2023)
Practice Specializations
International and comparative law
Corporate and commercial contracts
Regulatory and procedural compliance
Case management and litigation support
Cross-border transactions and due diligence
Energy and sustainability related legal issues
Skills
- Legal drafting and document review
- Case management and file organisation
- Legal research and due diligence
- Cross-border coordination and communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Meet the Rest of the Team
Me. Walid Jamil Merhej
Founder & Managing Partner
Nayla Younes
Attorney