# GSDA Legal Consultants — Full Profile > International law firm headquartered at 10 Place Vendôme, Paris, France. > Established in 1984 by award-winning lawyers from major global firms and financial institutions. > Serving corporations and high-net-worth individuals across France, the Gulf, and Egypt. --- ## About GSDA Legal Consultants is an internationally recognized full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal services across eight jurisdictions from ten offices. We combine deep local knowledge with cross-border capability, serving clients in Commercial, Corporate, Construction, Real Estate, Employment, Banking & Finance, Energy, Intellectual Property, and Regulatory Compliance matters. Our lawyers are admitted to practice in France, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Egypt. ## Core Differentiators - **Construction & Infrastructure Specialization**: Deep expertise in FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, Silver Books), construction arbitration, delay claims, and mega-project disputes across the GCC and Europe. - **Cross-Border Capability**: Trilingual team (English, French, Arabic) operating across civil law and common law jurisdictions simultaneously. - **Dispute Resolution Excellence**: Experienced in ICC, LCIA, DIAC, DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts, and French commercial courts. - **Energy Sector Focus**: Advising on oil & gas, renewables, hydrogen, and power purchase agreements across the Gulf and North Africa. - **Islamic Finance**: Structuring Sharia-compliant transactions including sukuk, murabaha, ijara, and Islamic project finance. - **B2B Focus**: We exclusively serve businesses — corporations, contractors, developers, financial institutions, government entities, and institutional investors. --- ## Offices (10 Locations) ### France 1. **Paris (Headquarters)** — 10 Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris, Île-de-France 2. **Grenoble** — 10 Place Grenette, 38000 Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 3. **Marseille** — 2 Rue de la République, 13001 Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur ### Middle East 4. **Dubai, UAE** — DIFC, Gate Village Building 3, Level 5 5. **Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** — King Fahd Road, Al Olaya District, 11564 6. **Doha, Qatar** — West Bay, Al Dafna Tower, Level 22 7. **Manama, Bahrain** — Bahrain Financial Harbour, West Tower, Level 18 8. **Kuwait City, Kuwait** — Al Hamra Tower, Level 34, Sharq District 9. **Muscat, Oman** — Central Business District, Muscat Hills, Tower A ### Africa 10. **Cairo, Egypt** — Nile City Towers, South Tower, Level 20, Corniche El Nil --- ## Practice Areas (12 Services) ### Banking & Finance Law Regulatory compliance, fund formation, syndicated loans, project finance, Islamic finance advisory. Expertise in sukuk issuance, murabaha, ijara, wakala, musharaka structures. Advising banks, DFIs, sovereign wealth funds, PE sponsors across CBUAE, DFSA, SAMA, QCB, CBB, AMF regulations. → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/banking-finance ### Construction Law FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, Silver Books), dispute boards, delay claims, construction arbitration, mega-project advisory. Handling claims on projects valued at USD 500M+. ICC, LCIA, DIAC arbitration experience. → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/construction-law ### Contract Drafting Commercial agreements, NDAs, licensing, supply chain contracts, framework agreements. Bilingual and trilingual contract drafting (English/French/Arabic). → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/contract-drafting ### Corporate Structuring M&A, joint ventures, corporate governance, shareholder agreements, holding structures, SPV formation across multiple jurisdictions. → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/corporate-structuring ### Dispute Resolution International arbitration (ICC, LCIA, DIAC, SIAC), DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts, French commercial courts, mediation, expert determination. → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/dispute-resolution ### Employment Law Labour compliance, executive contracts, workforce restructuring, immigration, workplace investigations, termination advisory across Gulf Labour Laws and French Code du travail. → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/employment-law ### Energy Law Oil & gas, renewable energy (solar, wind, hydrogen), power purchase agreements, concession agreements, regulatory advisory, JOA structuring. → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/energy-law ### Intellectual Property Trademark registration, patent strategy, IP licensing, enforcement, technology transfer, trade secret protection across GCC and Europe. → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/intellectual-property ### Joint Ventures JV structuring, shareholder agreements, governance frameworks, deadlock mechanisms, exit strategies, local partner arrangements in GCC. → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/joint-ventures ### M&A Advisory Cross-border acquisitions, due diligence, post-merger integration, auction processes, management buyouts, private equity exits. → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/ma-advisory ### Real Estate Law Property transactions, leasing, development, REIT structuring, off-plan sales, strata title, real estate funds, PropTech advisory. → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/real-estate-law ### Regulatory Compliance Corporate governance, AML/KYC, sanctions screening, data protection (GDPR, PDPL), ESG compliance, licensing and permits. → https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/services/regulatory-compliance --- ## Industry Sectors (11 Sectors) - Construction & Infrastructure - Oil & Gas - Renewable Energy - Corporate Finance - Financial Institutions - Real Estate & Development - Private Equity & Venture Capital - Insurance & Reinsurance - Government & Public Sector - Professional Services - Contractors & Suppliers --- ## Key Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Founded | 1984 | | Experience | 40+ years | | Jurisdictions | 8 (France, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt) | | Offices | 10 | | Languages | English, French, Arabic | | Headquarters | 10 Place Vendôme, Paris 75001, France | | Focus | B2B exclusively | | Arbitration Experience | ICC, LCIA, DIAC, SIAC, DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts | | Industry Specialization | Construction, Energy, Finance, Real Estate | --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What jurisdictions does GSDA operate in? GSDA Legal Consultants operates across eight jurisdictions: France, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Egypt. We maintain physical offices in all key markets. ### What languages does the firm work in? Our lawyers are fluent in English, French, and Arabic. All documentation, correspondence, and advocacy can be conducted in any of these three languages. ### Does GSDA handle construction disputes? Yes. Construction law is one of our core specializations. We handle FIDIC contract advisory, construction arbitration (ICC, LCIA, DIAC), delay and disruption claims, dispute boards, and mega-project disputes across the GCC and Europe. ### Does GSDA advise on Islamic finance? Yes. We structure Sharia-compliant transactions including sukuk issuance, murabaha facilities, ijara structures, wakala arrangements, and Islamic project finance. We work alongside Sharia supervisory boards to ensure both fatwa compliance and civil court enforceability. ### What size of matters does GSDA handle? We advise on matters ranging from mid-market transactions (USD 10M+) to mega-projects (USD 1B+). Our construction practice regularly handles claims on projects valued at USD 500M or more. ### How do I engage GSDA? Contact us via email at legal@gsdalegalconsultants.com or phone at +33 6 47 76 11 23. We offer initial consultations to assess your matter and provide a clear engagement proposal. --- ## Contact Information - **Email**: legal@gsdalegalconsultants.com - **General Inquiries**: info@gsdalegalconsultants.com - **Phone**: +33 6 47 76 11 23 - **Website**: https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gsdalegalconsultants --- ## Team Credentials & Expertise Our legal consultants are admitted to practice across multiple jurisdictions and bring deep cross-border expertise: ### Omar Melki — Legal Consultant & Attorney - **Bar Admission**: Beirut Bar Association - **Education**: Université Saint-Joseph, Beirut (LLB); Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas (LLM) - **Practice Areas**: Corporate Structuring, Construction Law, FIDIC Contracts, M&A Advisory, Dispute Resolution, Cross-Border Transactions, Joint Ventures, Energy Law - **Languages**: Arabic, French, English ### Marianne Machmouchi — Legal Consultant - **Bar Admission**: Beirut Bar Association (2022) - **Education**: Université Libanaise (LLB); Université Lyon III (LLM) - **Practice Areas**: Corporate Law, Labour Law, Contract Drafting, Regulatory Compliance, Real Estate Transactions, Banking & Finance, Employment Law - **Languages**: Arabic, French, English ### Rawane Berjaoui — Legal Consultant - **Bar Admission**: Beirut Bar Association (2022) - **Education**: Université Saint-Joseph, Beirut (LLB); Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas (LLM) - **Practice Areas**: Construction Disputes, Contract Negotiations, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Energy Sector Transactions, Dispute Resolution - **Languages**: Arabic, French, English --- ## Additional Resources - Blog & Legal Insights: https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/blog - Case Studies: https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/case-studies - Legal Guides: https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/guides - Legal Glossary: https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/glossary - FAQ: https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/faq - RSS Feed: https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/feed.xml - Sitemap: https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/sitemap.xml