Charbel Fadel

Charbel Fadel is a Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial in the DIFC office, practicing in the firm's Corporate Law practice. He focuses on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financial transactions, restructurings, insolvency, liquidation, and security and facility agreements, with extensive expertise in UAE law and the wider MENA region, representing banks, funds, international and domestic companies, and family businesses.

He advises clients on establishing new ventures in mainland UAE and various free zones. With over 20 years of experience at top-tier national and international law firms in the UAE, Kuwait, and Lebanon, he brings a holistic approach to regulatory and compliance matters. He is described by clients as “an outstanding lawyer” with “profound command over UAE laws,” distinguished by his prompt and efficient responses.

Charbel holds a law degree from the Lebanese University and is a member of the Beirut Bar Association. He is fluent in English, Arabic, and French.