Matta Law is specialized in Insurance, Corporate, Labor and Social Security laws. We provide knowledgeable legal advice and handle legal disputes with a highly professional manner. REQUEST A CONSULTATION

INSURANCE DISPUTES

Insurance contracts are of complex nature. Professional legal help is needed to understand the extent of cover the insurance policy provides. Insurance policies may encompass unfair terms, conditions, warranties and exclusions, and based on that the insurer denies or honors your claim. If you sustain losses due to any insured risk, we can help you understand your position. (Insurance Dispute Presentation) The following types of disputes are handled by Matta Law :

• Automobile Accident Claim Disputes
• Compulsory third party liability insurance disputes
• Fire and Allied Perils Claim disputes
• Property and casualty claim disputes
• Workmen compensation claim disputes
• Life and Medical claim disputes
• Insurance Agent and Broker negligence

COMMERCIAL / CORPORATE RELATED DISPUTES

In today’s competitive and difficult business environment, commercial / corporate related disputes are almost inevitable. Unjustified defaulting and delays in payments, unfair competition, infringements to intellectual property rights, social security and income tax issues, employment issues, are only examples of what your operation might run into. The worst of all are disputes between partners and shareholders. We understand the sensitivity of such disputes that could undermine hopes and years of efforts and hard work. Professional approach in forging amicable solutions to differences and conflicts remains a priority at all times. The following types of disputes are handled by Matta Law:

• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Contractual claims and recoveries
• Unfair competition disputes
• Banking disputes
• Bankruptcy cases
• Intellectual property disputes
• Income tax related disputes
• Agency related disputes
• Arbitration

EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY RELATED DISPUTES

Labor and social security Litigations are common and frequent. Due to this fact special courts are established in Lebanon and elsewhere in the world to deal with these types of litigations. Matta Law understands the special nature of these disputes and impressive results are obtained in amicable settlements as well as in adversarial cases. The following types of disputes are handled by Matta law:

• Employment related disputes
• Unfair dismissal disputes
• Social security related disputes
• Work-related illness disputes
• Workmen compensation disputes

INSURANCE LAW

Matta Law enjoys a wide knowledge in the legal aspects of the insurance business. For many years we provide in-house legal advice for insurance companies and regulators in Lebanon and abroad, working closely with high ranking officers, managers and administrators in various departments. Our services also encompass advising on the so-called Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) adopted in most advanced countries, namely United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. It consists of resolving financial services claims including banking, Investment and insurance claims out of courts through Informal Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration. This is to avoid long and costly legal procedures, to the mutual benefit of both the consumer and the provider of the service. Our legal services for insurance companies encompass advising on:

• Claim merits and possible recoveries
• Compliance Laws and Regulations
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Transfer of portfolios
• Insurers/Brokers relationships
• Contractual obligations

CORPORATE LAW

Seeking a knowledgeable legal advice when forming a new company is essential to avoid pitfalls down the road. We advise on the type of company that suits best your operation and take care of all legal transactions related thereto. New and Active companies can rely on our expertise in all areas of Corporate Law including:

• Formation of companies
• Company law and director compliance
• Shareholder arrangements
• Share and asset sales and purchases
• Capital increase arrangements and procedures
• Internal structure in relation to shareholders and directors
• Commercial agreements
• Mergers and acquisitions

LABOR AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAWS

Labor and Social Security laws are meant to protect the employee. You may need to know your options and that you have more than one type of contract. Matta Law can tell you about that and other issues that might affect your company or establishment relationship with Social Security Fund and lead you every step in the way to avoid unnecessary overheads. Our legal services include advising on:

• Types of employment contracts
• Employment contract documentation
• Compromise and severance agreements
• Dismissals
• Discharge Documentation
• Company’s Internal Regulations and By-Laws

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