Real Estate, Urbanism & Construction
Expert legal advice on real estate and construction transactions, infrastructure, and energy for funders, investors, developers, and project managers.
Damascus, Syria
BarakatLaw Firm
Corporate legal counsel led by Maître Youssef Barakat — delivering experience, professionalism, and transparency across local and international jurisdictions.
1997Bar Admission
2011Firm Founded
7+Legal Advisors
3Languages
Who We Are
Trusted counsel for complex corporate matters
Established in 2011 by Maître Youssef Barakat, our firm brings fourteen years of prior legal experience and has grown to a team of seven multilingual lawyers and legal advisors with national and international qualifications.
We handle the most complex cross-domain cases — from lawsuits and arbitration to contract drafting, company registration, commercial agencies, and tax affairs — with confidence, efficiency, and cost-effective service.
Learn More About UsPractice Areas
Areas of expertise
Comprehensive legal services across corporate, commercial, and regulatory domains — advised in English, French, and Arabic.
Banking & Insurance
Counsel for conventional and Islamic banks, insurance companies, and financial intermediaries on incorporation, operations, and major transactions.
Telecommunication
Commercial and regulatory advice on IT, e-commerce, telecoms, and media for operators and technology enterprises.
Litigation & ADR
Well-experienced litigation in all commercial and civil matters, including alternative dispute resolution with sensitive, timely, and cost-effective results.
Employment
Labour and employment counsel based on extensive knowledge of local markets for employers and employees alike.
Corporate, Merger & Acquisition
Tailored corporate advice on incorporation, restructuring, joint ventures, recovery, insolvency, and foreign investment in Syria.
Intellectual Property
Comprehensive intellectual property counsel covering trademarks, patents, copyright, domain names, and franchising.
Our Commitment
Built on trust and transparency
- Long-term client relationships based on confidence and efficiency
- Timely and cost-effective legal service at every stage
- Network of local lawyers across Syrian governorates
- Documents drafted and negotiated in English, French, and Arabic
