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⚖ Abdeen Law Firm: Two Decades of Strategic Legal Leadership (Est. 1996)

Who We Are: A Legacy of Trust and Direction

Founded in 1996 by Mr. Samir Abdeen, Abdeen Law Firm has evolved into a leading legal practice in Syria, deeply embedded in the nation's commercial and investment framework. We established the firm with a clear vision: to provide strategic legal consulting and comprehensive direction that enables clients—from local enterprises to global investors—to succeed in the regional market.

For over two decades, our firm has been distinguished by its integrity, forensic attention to detail, and a results-driven approach. Our mission remains to turn complex legal challenges into clear, commercially sound opportunities.

Our Leadership and Accomplishments Since 1996

Mr. Samir Abdeen, Head of Office, has personally overseen the successful establishment and growth of numerous landmark projects in Syria. His major accomplishments and the firm's legacy include:

  • Pioneering Legal Direction: the firm has been a principal consultant in the establishment and structuring of many Blue chip companies and Major commercial entities, guiding them from initial licensing and foreign investment approval through to full operational compliance.
  • Securing Major Investment: Abdeen Law Firm has played a crucial role in advising foreign entities on significant capital investment in sectors such as Oil&Gas companies, Banks and infrastructure, real estate development, and manufacturing, securing necessary governmental approvals and mitigating political and regulatory 
  • Shaping the Investment Environment: A long track record of providing direct legal directory and opinion on major projects, Paving the way to maximize benefits under the country's evolving investment laws, 
  • Our Services: Building a Secure Investment Future

Our focus is squarely on creating a stable, suitable legal environment for sustained investment and international trade:

  • Investment Planning & Corporate Structuring: We offer bespoke guidance on the Syrian Investment Law, focusing on compliant entity formation, governance, and capital repatriation strategies crucial for foreign stakeholders.
  • International Trade & Regulatory Compliance: We manage the complexities of cross-border trade, export/import documentation, and compliance with bilateral and international agreements, ensuring our clients’ global transactions proceed without legal friction.
  • Strategic Asset Protection: From real estate acquisition for industrial use to intellectual property registration, we secure and defend valuable assets, providing essential stability for long-term projects.

Abdeen Law Firm offers not just legal advice, but a proven pathway for secure and successful business operations in Syria.

About Abdeen LawFirm

Founded in 1996

25 people in their team


Practice areas
Banking & Finance
Corporate & Commercial
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Business
Intellectual Property

Languages spoken
English
Arabic
French

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Practice areas

Banking & Finance

  • Financial Services: Covering banking, fintech, investment funds (Private Equity, Venture Capital), and emerging digital assets.
  • : Focused on regulatory compliance, mergers, acquisitions, and intellectual property for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies.
Representing borrowers and lenders in commercial lending, structured finance, and project finance transactions.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Financial Services Regulation
Funds & Asset Management
Investment
Structured Finance

Corporate & Commercial

Industry Sector Expertise

The department is best known for its deep sector expertise, which allows lawyers to structure deals and advice clients with an understanding of specific commercial realities and regulatory frameworks

Corporate & SecuritiesAdvising on corporate governance, public and private capital raising (IPOs, debt offerings), SEC compliance, and shareholder relations.
Business Registration
Government Contract
International Trade Law
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
Private Equity
Transportation
Contract

Media, Technology and Telecoms

  • Financial Services: Covering banking, fintech, investment funds (Private Equity, Venture Capital), and emerging digital assets.

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 Focused on regulatory compliance, mergers, acquisitions, and intellectual property for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies

Fintech
Technology Transactions
Biotechnology

Business

Mr. Samir Abdeen, Head of Office, has personally overseen the successful establishment and growth of numerous landmark projects in Syria. His major accomplishments and the firm's legacy include:

  • Pioneering Legal Direction: Since 1998, the firm has been a principal consultant in the establishment and structuring of many Blue chip companies and Major commercial entities, guiding them from initial licensing and foreign investment approval through to full operational compliance.
  • Securing Major Investment: Abdeen Law Firm has played a crucial role in advising foreign entities on significant capital investment in sectors such as Oil&Gas companies, Banks and infrastructure, real estate development, and manufacturing, securing necessary governmental approvals and mitigating political and regulatory 
  • Shaping the Investment Environment: A long track record of providing direct legal directory and opinion on major projects, Paving the way to maximize benefits under the country's evolving investment laws, 
  • Our Services: Building a Secure Investment Future

Our focus is squarely on creating a stable, suitable legal environment for sustained investment and international trade:

  • Investment Planning & Corporate Structuring: We offer bespoke guidance on the Syrian Investment Law, focusing on compliant entity formation, governance, and capital repatriation strategies crucial for foreign stakeholders.
  • International Trade & Regulatory Compliance: We manage the complexities of cross-border trade, export/import documentation, and compliance with bilateral and international agreements, ensuring our clients’ global transactions proceed without legal friction.
  • Strategic Asset Protection: From real estate acquisition for industrial use to intellectual property registration, we secure and defend valuable assets, providing essential stability for long-term projects.
Accounting & Auditing
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Legal Document
Tax
Health Care
International
Employer
Board of Investment (BOI)

Intellectual Property

 

Intellectual Property (IP)Licensing, patent and trademark portfolio management, IP litigation, and protection of trade secrets.
Art & Cultural Property Law
Copyright
Trademark
Patent

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