# GSDA Legal Consultants

> International law firm headquartered at 10 Place Vendôme, Paris, France. Established in 1984 by award-winning lawyers from major global firms and financial institutions. We serve corporations and high-net-worth individuals across France, the Gulf, and Egypt.
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> For the full detailed profile see: https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com/llms-full.txt

## 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
- Paris, France (Headquarters) — 10 Place Vendôme, 75001
- Grenoble, France — 10 Place Grenette, 38000
- Marseille, France — 2 Rue de la République, 13001
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates — DIFC, Gate Village Building 3, Level 5
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — King Fahd Road, Al Olaya District, 11564
- Doha, Qatar — West Bay, Al Dafna Tower, Level 22
- Manama, Bahrain — Bahrain Financial Harbour, West Tower, Level 18
- Kuwait City, Kuwait — Al Hamra Tower, Level 34, Sharq District
- Muscat, Oman — Central Business District, Muscat Hills, Tower A
- Cairo, Egypt — Nile City Towers, South Tower, Level 20, Corniche El Nil

## Practice Areas
- [Banking & Finance](/services/banking-finance): Regulatory compliance, fund formation, syndicated loans, project finance, Islamic finance advisory
- [Construction Law](/services/construction-law): FIDIC contracts, dispute boards, delay claims, construction arbitration
- [Contract Drafting](/services/contract-drafting): Commercial agreements, NDAs, licensing, supply chain contracts
- [Corporate Structuring](/services/corporate-structuring): M&A, joint ventures, corporate governance, shareholder agreements
- [Dispute Resolution](/services/dispute-resolution): International arbitration (ICC, LCIA, DIAC), litigation, mediation
- [Employment Law](/services/employment-law): Labour compliance, executive contracts, workforce restructuring, immigration
- [Energy Law](/services/energy-law): Oil & gas, renewable energy, power purchase agreements, regulatory
- [Intellectual Property](/services/intellectual-property): Trademark registration, patent strategy, IP licensing, enforcement
- [Joint Ventures](/services/joint-ventures): JV structuring, shareholder agreements, governance frameworks
- [M&A Advisory](/services/ma-advisory): Cross-border acquisitions, due diligence, post-merger integration
- [Real Estate Law](/services/real-estate-law): Property transactions, leasing, development, REIT structuring
- [Regulatory Compliance](/services/regulatory-compliance): Corporate governance, AML/KYC, sanctions, data protection

## Industry Sectors
Construction, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions, Real Estate, Private Equity, Insurance, Government & Public Sector, Professional Services, Contractors & Suppliers

## Key Facts
- 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

## Contact
- Email: legal@gsdalegalconsultants.com
- General: info@gsdalegalconsultants.com
- Phone: +33 6 47 76 11 23
- Website: https://www.gsdalegalconsultants.com

## Team Credentials
Our legal consultants bring bar-admitted expertise across multiple jurisdictions:
- **Omar Melki** — Legal Consultant & Attorney, Beirut Bar. Dual-qualified in Lebanese and French law (Université Saint-Joseph, Beirut / Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas). Specializes in corporate structuring, construction law, M&A, dispute resolution, and cross-border transactions. Trilingual: Arabic, French, English.
- **Marianne Machmouchi** — Legal Consultant, Beirut Bar. French and Lebanese law (Université Libanaise / Université Lyon III). Focuses on corporate law, labour law, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and real estate transactions. Trilingual: Arabic, French, English.
- **Rawane Berjaoui** — Legal Consultant, Beirut Bar. Lebanese and French law (Université Saint-Joseph / Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas). Covers construction disputes, contract negotiations, corporate governance, employment law, and energy sector transactions. Trilingual: Arabic, French, English.

## Case Studies
- [Cross-Border JV Restructuring for Gulf Infrastructure Project](/case-studies/cross-border-jv-restructuring-gulf-infrastructure)
- [FIDIC Delay Claims Defense on $1.2B Mega-Project](/case-studies/fidic-delay-claims-defense-mega-project)
- [Multi-Jurisdictional M&A in Renewable Energy Sector](/case-studies/multi-jurisdictional-ma-energy-sector)
- [Workforce Restructuring Across Four GCC Jurisdictions](/case-studies/employment-law-workforce-restructuring-gcc)
- [Off-Plan Real Estate Dispute Resolution in Dubai](/case-studies/real-estate-dispute-resolution-off-plan-dubai)

## Legal Guides & Insights
- [DIFC vs ADGM vs Mainland Comparison](/guides/difc-vs-adgm-vs-mainland)
- [UAE vs Saudi Corporate Law](/guides/uae-vs-saudi-corporate-law)
- [GCC Data Protection Comparison](/guides/gcc-data-protection-comparison)
- [Construction Dispute Resolution in the GCC](/guides/construction-dispute-resolution-gcc)
- [Islamic Finance Structures Guide](/guides/islamic-finance-structures-guide)
- [Employment Termination in the GCC](/guides/employment-termination-gcc)
- [Real Estate Investment in the UAE](/guides/real-estate-investment-uae-guide)
- [Energy Transition Legal Framework in the GCC](/guides/energy-transition-gcc-legal-framework)
- [Intellectual Property Protection in the GCC](/guides/intellectual-property-protection-gcc)

## Social
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