Attorney Mark Habka intervention on MTV Lebanon news to evaluate the violation and vandalism that happened in MTV Lebanon premises, assuring the urge of respecting freedom of opposing opinions and freedom of speech.
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NOVEMBER 2022
Attorney Mark Habka intervention on MTV Lebanon news to evaluate the violation and vandalism that happened in MTV Lebanon premises, assuring the urge of respecting freedom of opposing opinions and freedom of speech.
NOVEMBER 2022
Attorney Mark Habka intervention on MTV Lebanon with the journalist Mr. Marcel Ghanem in “Sar El Wa2et” program to evaluate the judicial status in the era of President Michel Aoun.
AUGUST 2022
For all the martyrs of August 4, for all the injured and handicapped, for all those in pain, all those facing injustice for living in inequality, all those affected by a politicized judiciary… our voices will always be loud and the truth will always be told. Only a fair judicial system will rise back Lebanon.
AUGUST 2022
Freezing the investigations in Beirut Explosion is a crime bigger than the explosion itself. Attorney Mark Habka legal comments, law proposition, and the comments on the work of Judge Bitar. All included in his intervention in the memorial episode of Beirut Blast 2020.
AUGUST 2022
Attorney Mark Habka’s legal analysis about the Judiciary’s situation and the abstention of judges from work. As we always say, Lebanon’s resurrection will align with the juridical resurrection. An independent, honest and satisfied judge has the capacity to imprison the top level politician, for the comeback of the country we dream of, not a country filled with shadowed puppets politicians.
JULY 2022
Attorney Mark Habka Live intervention from Dubai in respect of Judge Ghada Aoun’s entry to the Lebanese National Bank.
MAY 2022
Attorney Mark Habka announcing his victory by virtue of a judiciary decision that enforced the reopening of Mecattaf Company which belongs to the late Michel Mecattaf. That decision was dedicated to the soul of the late Michel Mecattaf who was promised by attorney Mark Habka to issue such decision to his favor before his death.
MAY 2022
Attorney Mark Habka celebrating the reopening of Mecattaf Premises.
MAY 2022
Attorney Mark Habka after last night’s intervention on MTV Lebanon, has been informed that Judge Ghada Aoun sent a Security State patrol to Mecattaf Headquarters and ordered their sealing in high unethical and illegal manner.
MAY 2022
Attorney Mark Habka thanked the President of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Court of cassation’s Public Prosecutor for his decision of enforcing the reopening of Mecattaf Company, and expressed his faith in the Judiciary to protect the Lebanese citizens from corrupted politicians and judges.
APRIL 2022
Attorney Mark Habka representing MTV Lebanon, Mecattaf company, and himself requesting to forbid Judge Ghada Aoun from using social media platforms to express any legal opinion in regard of pending lawsuits or divulge the confidentiality of ongoing investigations.
APRIL 2022
Attorney Mark Habka legal comments regarding the refusal of Judge Ghada Aoun to be notified of the action taken by MTV Lebanon and himself against her. And underlining the need to respect the judiciary system.
MARCH 2022
Attorney Mark Habka in front of the Court of Justice after attending the court hearing regarding the legal action taken against himself, MTV Lebanon, and journalist Marcel Ghanem.
Attorney mark Habka also thanked everyone who supported him and MTV Lebanon, reassuring his steadiness concerning the judiciary independence.
March 2022
Attorney Mark Habka during a media appearance promising the late Mr. Michel Mecattaf to enforce the justice and reopen Mecattaf premises since the truth will always prevail.
MARCH 2022
Attorney Mark Habka defending himself in respect of Judge Ghada Aoun’s legal action against him through the media, and hereby reassures that this action resembles a medal of honor, challenging the aforementioned Judge to prove the contrary of Attorney Mark Habka allegations against her mainly in terms of this aforementioned Judge corrupted actions.
MARCH 2022
Attorney Mark Habka intervention on MTV Lebanon news in respect of the legal case that was initiated by Judge Ghada Aoun against MTV Lebanon and journalist Mr. Marcel Ghanem and himself.
March 2022
Attorney Mark Habka legal opinion on MTV in respect of the judiciary seizure on Fransabank asset and the legal aspects of this judiciary decision towards the bank depositors in Lebanon.
MARCH 2022
An emotional statement by Attorney Mark Habka in the event of the death of late Michel Mecattaf
February 2022
Attorney Mark Habka interview at SBI TV commenting on the legal aspects of the claim against Major General Imad Othman and Judge Aoun’s decisions to prosecute against the Governor of Lebanon's central bank Riad Salameh. As well, He discussed the economic and security repercussions of Judge Aoun's judicial procedures and if it’s possible to stop political interference in the work of the judiciary after obstructing the work of Judge Bitar and where have the investigations into the bombing of the port become and what is the purpose of Attorney Mark Habka submitting a law proposal to amend the powers of the judicial investigator.
February 2022
The crime of freezing the port's investigations finds a solution. The proposal of the law prepared by Attorney Mark Habka, which aims to form two judicial bodies that accompanied the work of Judge Bitar, stop disregarding the souls of the martyrs.
January 2022
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV commenting on the legal aspects of the Lebanese sexual harassment law as well as on the new project of law that I’m preparing that will amend the current existing law in order to add lot of missing keys protections for the victims.
DECEMBER 2021
In December 2021, Attorney Mark Habka, was given Power of Attorney to represent Mr. Dany Khoury, one of the elite contractors in Lebanon, in the matters related to the sanctions imposed on the latter by the “OFAC” (Office of Foreign Assets Control), in collaboration with Squire Patton Boggs, one of the most renowned law firms in the USA. Attorney Mark Habka has been deploying efforts, using his experience in the criminal law field, to de-list Mr. Khoury from the sanctioned persons list, all while insuring the protection of Mr. Khoury’s interests and assets, as well as the viability of his companies and ongoing projects.
October 2021
Attorney Mark Habka live intervention on MTV Lebanon news discussing legal aspect of judge Imad Kabalan’s decision the legal aspect of Judge Imad Kabalan’s decision, according to which he preserved Judge Tarek Bitar’s book related to the Judge Ghassan Khoury performance in Beirut port investigations.
September 2021
Attorney Mark Habka on live broadcast on MTV from the palace of justice, after the court decided to remove Judge Tarek Bitar from Beirut blast investigation.
September 2021
Attorney Mark Habka’s interview on MTV confirming appearance with Ex-Head of the Lebanese Army Intelligence in Lebanon on Monday.
Attorney Mark Habka declared that all political agendas and all political and non-political positions doesn’t interest us, as they will not stop us from telling the truth and stated that his client is a right holder.
Attorney Mark Habka added that we are not concerned with what is happening today regarding the investigating Judge Bitar, but our strategy is well known, which is to reach the truth and we believe that the judge is searching for the truth.
August 2021
Attorney Mark Habka live intervention on Skype at MTV Lebanon News discussing the legal aspect about the subpoena of President Hassan Diab to investigate its connection with the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Attorney Mark Habka clarifies that the supreme council authorized to conduct the trial of presidents and parliament members is a special court specialized only in cases of dysfunction and high treason, therefore the investigating judge Tarek El Bitar considers the crime of Beirut port not a breach of job, El Bitar considers it as an intentional murder which is a normal crime and subject to the penal code.
August 2021
Attorney Mark Habka on live broadcast from the palace of justice representing the Ex-Head of the Lebanese Army Intelligence in Lebanon, stating the reasons for his insistence on appearing at the scheduled interrogation with the investing judge Tarek Bitar.
For the suffering and sorrow of these who lost their loved ones in this dreadful tragedy we must show the judge all evidence to identify the real criminal stated Attorney Mark Habka.
Attorney Mark Habka also emphasized on the power and responsibilities of the Ex-Head of the Lebanese Army Intelligence in Lebanon.
July 2021
Attorney Mark Habka on live broadcast from the Court of Beirut,representing the Ex-Head of the Lebanese Army intelligency in Lebanon, in respect of the Beirut Port explosion criminal case.
JULY 2021
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV discussing the effect of the parliamentary immunity on the Beirut Port explosion legal case.
MAY 2021
We are delighted to announce that Beirut Legal Law firm headed by its Managing Partner Attorney Mark Habka will be representing Mrs. Marianne Hoayek the Head of the executive office of the Lebanese central bank governor,
Attorney Mark Habka will be counseling on a very high profile international criminal case against the Lebanese central bank governor that was initiated by the Swiss general prosecutor Judge Joel Pahud,
In parallel Attorney Mark Habka will be counseling on the Lebanese criminal investigation case that has been initiated consequently by the Lebanese general prosecutor for the same alleged crimes of Money Laundering and illicit enrichment .
MAY 2021
We are delighted to announce that Beirut Legal Law firm headed by its Managing Partner Attorney Mark Habka will be representing the deputy in the Lebanese parliament Nazih Najem in his personal capacity as well as a CEO of Najem Group & Co (NGC) in one of the most delicate cyber-crime and spying criminal cases.
Beirut legal was chosen for this representation for the extensive experience in the cyber crime field.
2021
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV discussing the legal aspects of the judgement that has acquitted our client the Ex-Head of Anti-Cybercrime Bureau in the Lebanese internal security Forces LT-Colonel Suzanne El Haj in one of the most complicated Criminal Case that has been ruling in the Judiciary Courts as well as in the Court of Public Opinion
2020
Attorney Mark Habka live intervention at MTV Lebanon news discussing the legal aspect of the judgement that has been entered against the Lebanese Presidency in favor of the MTV, such judgement has constituted a milestone in the Lebanese modern judiciary, all the credit to the team of Beirut Legal
2020
A space for human rights in light of the darkness that violates the citizen’s diaries in Lebanon, the right of having a lawyer on board during the preliminary investigation process had been implemented in Lebanon by virtue of the law amendment that was prepared by Attorney Mark Habka assisted with some white hands and presented by MP Ziad Hawat, hopefully to avoid any arbitrary arrest as of today, Beirut Bar will follow up with Melhem Khalaf to ensure the safe implementation of this law.
2020
MTV files a lawsuit through its Attorney Mark Habka against the Presidency over preventing the station from entering Baabda Palace.
2020
BL represented by the Chairman Attorney Mark Habka has been appointed to be the legal advisor of the Lebanese Contractors Syndicate of Public Works and Buildings (SLETP)
2020
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV if Covid-19 pandemic can be qualified of "force major" that prohibit any debtor from performing his obligations and what are the consequently the effects of the mobilization and quarantine on the status of the current agreements.
2020
BL Represent the famous Italian Contracting Company “Research Consorzio Stabile SCARL " in one of the leading Criminal case that was issued against the company by the Lebanese fiscal General Prosecutor.
2020
BL represents the international Company “Chinook urban mining Limited” in respect of an administrative case against the Lebanese state with regard to the “export and disposal of the Solid waste of Beirut and Mount-Lebanon.
2020
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV with Joyce Akiki about his legal opinion in respect of firing the Lebanese politicians from public and private places in Lebanon.
2019
Beirut Legal took representation in December 2019 in respect of an inheritance case which is related to the late famous journalist Gebran Tueini family, Bl represent the Heirs in some several cases that are related to.
2019
Attorney Mark Habka from the Cassation Court, representing our client Lt. Col. Suzanne El Hajj in a Criminal Cybercrime Case
2019
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV regarding the dark side of the revolution mainly the legal consequences of "the fake news" on social media
2019
Attorney Mark Habka interview with Rania Ziade Ashkar about the Legal Aspects of the Social Media effects in the Society on MTV Lebanon.
2019
Attorney Mark Habka on MTVLebanon regarding a criminal “kidnapping” case, highlighting the unlawful carrying away (asportation) and confinement of our client against his will as well as the unlawful demand for Ransom, seeking the quick intervention of the Internal Security in order to safeguard the life of our client, a Lebanese innocent citizen.
2019
Attorney Mark Habka's Eye-opener insight on abusive judiciary airport arrests in Lebanon that is related to the traffic law violations as well as the related remedy suggestions. For the full video, please click on the link.
2019
Attorney Mark Habka representing one of the Leading Lebanese Contractors in a Criminal Defamation case
2019
Attorney Mark Habka on Al Jazeera International Television shedding light on the Military Court’s ruling, exonerating his client Lt. Col. Suzanne El Hajj
2019
Attorney Mark Habka lands a staggering triumph in Lt. Col. Suzanne El Hajj’s favor, in her major cybercrime case.
2019
Recent developments in the major cybercrime case of Lt. Col. Suzanne El Hajj, represented by her attorney Mark Habka.
2019
BL prevails in a ground-breaking decision rendered by the Supreme Court, in an unfair competition and trade name usurpation case between estranged members of the prominent Lala family renowned in the food and beverage industry. Please check the decision of the Supreme Court.
2019
BL attains to the benefit of the notorious businessman Jihad Al Arab a cease and desist court order against Al Shiraa, a Lebanese political and social affairs magazine, for any and all further defamatory and/or libelous materials made against him.
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2019
Attorney Mark Habka representing Lt. Col. Suzanne El Hajj in her cybercrime case in front of the Military court.
2019
Attorney Mark Habka on MTV Alive My Right episode as a legal advisor on how the law can protect from bullying on the social media platforms and what are the provisions stipulated in the Lebanese Law.
2018
The beauty expert and businesswoman Joelle Mardinian saved the life of a newborn baby to her care with the help of her attorney at Law Mark Habka after winning a court decision in her favor.
2018
Attorney Mark Habka on MTV Alive My Rights episode as a legal advisor on Social Media Platforms and what are the provisions stipulated in the Lebanese Law.
2018
Attorney Mark Habka representing Lt.Col. Suzanne El Hajj in her cyber crime case in front of the Military court.
2018
Attorney Mark Habka on New TV responding to MP Paula Yacoubian regarding the dumping of unsorted waste in Bourj Hammoud landfill to clarify the legal and contractual obligations of Khoury Contracting Company.
2018
Attorney Mark Habka representing Lt. Col. Suzanne El Hajj after releasing her from jail from her anti-piracy case during Nharkoum Said episode on LBCI
2018
Lt. Col. Suzanne el-Hajj has been released on a one million LBP bail with a ban on travel where her attorney Mark Habka stressed that they stand before a new legal phase to put an end to the file and reveal the hidden facts.
2018
BL represents Internal Security Forces’ (ISF) Commander Suzanne al-Hajj before the Military Court in an anti-piracy case. Commander Suzanne El Hajj was the first female police officer hired by Lebanon's ISF more than 12 years ago; in early 2018, she was released from her position as head of Anti-Cybercrime and Intellectual Property office. The Commander is now facing charges of committing cybercrime.
2018
BL participates in the CSR Law firm of the year award organized by the Alumni of Filière Francophone de Droit Association.
2017
BL is a member in The AEA INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS NETWORK, is a network of independent law offices around the world. The AEA represents the largest net of the world’s Attorneys, as there is no other net of offices that cover so many countries and locations. The database and the information about the members is totally public and available online at www.aeuropea.com without any access key or fee which makes this webpage unique by proving full information to the clients and colleagues on a public basis. The offices that enjoy the best prestige and importance in each country have been selected; those who count with the best professionals. The network has its origin within the European Union and with time, has been expanding to the remaining countries in the world, beginning with the countries that not yet belong to the EU, and followed by the majority of countries of America, Asia and Africa.
2017
BL represents Khoury Contracting Company before the General Prosecutor in an environmental criminal action initiated by a group of Fisherman in relation to Borj Hammoud and Jdeideh landfills.
2017
BL has been retained to counsel on a $160 Million real estate development project, BL will be counselling a consortium of Lebanese leading real estate companies (KCC - Rise Properties) who will be developing a mega city project in the Aatchane area - Metn, Lebanon.
2017
BL will be monitoring the financial and legal engineering implementation of a $140 Million project in Sahel Alma - Kesserwan, the project consists of a legal follow up and execution in respect of all legal instruments which pertain to the launching of a high-end mall in Lebanon.
2017
BL represents the former President of the Lebanese Republic, General Michel Sleiman in a lawsuit initiated before the public prosecutor in respect of the false accusations and statements addressed to him during the Hawa El Horrieh program diffused on LBCI with regards to the illegal grant of Lebanese citizenship for monetary return.
2016
BL represents Khoury Contracting Company in a lawsuit for suspending Khoury Contracting Company from working at the Bourj Hammoud Landfill - solid waste file.
2016
BL engages in the legal representation of ex-Lebanese republic President Michel Sleiman against a media company in multiple penal lawsuits.
2016
BL engages in the representation of GCC national by initiating a criminal lawsuit against of a large group of Lebanese companies involved in a money-laundering criminal case.
2016
BL engages in a personal injury case of medical malpractice and product liability against a US multinational medical device manufacturing company.
2016
BL counsels an international Hotel Management chain company (specialized in opening luxury holiday resorts, business and spa hotels around the world) on all legal aspects of the opening and operation of a multinational hotel chain in Lebanon.
2016
BL handles the structuring, incorporation and representation of a group of companies with a diversified portfolio mainly specialized in real estate development and construction, medical device trading and hospitality.
2015
BL represents a GCC national owning 2 banks in Lebanon in a $2 Billon banking settlement transaction with the central bank.
2015
BL engages in the incorporation and legal operation of a company manufacturing custom made, handcrafted dolls.
2015
BL represents journalist and TV presenter Dima Sadek in a winning lawsuit against Hezbollah.
2015
BL represents the MP Samy Gemayel in a lawsuit against a waste collection and management company, Sukleen. The investigations concerned waste corruption, waste theft of public funds and abuse of the secretariat.
2015
BL assists a big chain of food & beverage companies procure the master franchise rights of a famous Lebanese casual dining restaurant “Boubouffe” in the UAE and KSA and engaged in the set-up and implementation of the road map to franchise.
2015/2014
BL represents the MP Samy Gemayel in a winning lawsuit against Al-Akhbar newspaper.
2013
BL represents a multinational wellness resort in the Middle East and advises on the legal aspects of it’s business activities.
2013
BL handles the structuring and incorporation of a leading company specialized in hosting, planning and organizing of hosting events, concerts, festivals, and wedding tourism enterprises of all kind.
2013
BL handles the structuring and incorporation of a branch foreign investment bank in Lebanon with the coordination of the Lebanese Central Bank.
2013
BL represents a UAE based company recognized as one of the region's largest organically grown companies in the beauty sector -offering premium beauty and grooming services and operating across 25 branches. BL handled its global expansion, advising on all aspects of the franchised business including an examination and assessment of the company legal structure, financial status in terms of existing and prospective liabilities as well as any potential tax hurdles.
2013
BL engages in the incorporation of renown health club and gymnasium in the Dubai International Financial Center, which provides a complete personalized health and fitness experience to its elite clients according to certain unique systems and standards.
2012
BL represents a world leading chemical company located in Turkey in a lawsuit filed by a Lebanese pioneering group, promoting different brands through variable channels. BL assisted and provided the client with the first instance verdict and the execution of the settlement agreement between the Company and the Plaintiff in respect of the case.
2012
BL represents a renowned telecommunication corporation in an $8 Million collection case in Dubai.
2012
BL advises on the implementation of a multi-million-dollar family trust in an offshore jurisdiction.
2012
BL settles a dispute between two famous general contractors in a FIDIC based construction dispute via arbitration.
2012
BL in engaged in a $10 Million real estate litigation case in Lebanon.
2012
BL advises a real estate development group on a tax efficient structure of $20 Million.
2012
BL advises and assists an international German Investment Bank in setting up a financial institution in Lebanon.
2012
BL represents the world’s leading chemical company in an exclusive agency litigation case in Lebanon.
2012
BL advises a leading F&B group on its corporate governance, legal restructuring and implements an investment fund related to the group.
2012
BL obtains a final Supreme Court judgment for client, a famous Lebanese actor and producer, in a right to image and privacy case, rendered against a renowned Lebanese Bank.
2012
BL advises a leading Lebanese F&B corporation on the implementation of the biggest club and restaurant lounge in Dubai.
2012
BL is retained by famous Lebanese and Qatari businessmen to represent them in a criminal case involving fraud and breach of trust with fraudulent intent against an organized criminal network in the MENA region.
2012
BL advises on the implementation of a worldwide franchise business scheme on corporate and general business matters and assists the client in concept development, protection of intellectual property rights, and opening and operation of an organized criminal network in the MENA region.
2012
BL advises on the implementation of a worldwide franchise business scheme on corporate and general business matters and assists the client in concept development, protection of intellectual property rights, opening and operation of a model or first business, drafting franchise disclosure documents including franchise agreements, standards of operation and technical information booklets, representing the client in the sale of his franchise, and assisting the client with the defaulting franchisees and franchise termination.
2012
BL is appointed as the legal advisor of a renowned jewelry group of companies and counsels on the implementation of the group in the Middle East.
2012
BL assists one of the biggest textile companies in Lebanon on its implementation process in Erbil – Kurdistan.
2012
BL is appointed to serve a renown international bank as its legal advisor in all collection claims in Lebanon.
2012
BL is retained as the worldwide legal advisor of “Bice International”, the leading chain of fine dining and casual Italian restaurants which owns and operates more than 50 restaurants worldwide.
2012
BL counsels a real estate development group on a resort real estate development project in Faqra – Kfarzebian and assists the Client in the implementation of the project.
2011
BL acts as the legal consultants of a leading marina work contracting company which has been awarded the project of execution of the marina related works of the biggest marina resort in Lebanon.
2011
BL acts as the legal consultant of an Italian company specialized in the water energy field.
2011
BL is appointed to advise on the implementation of a special gymnasium concept in Dubai International Financial Center and the development of its franchising scheme in the Middle East.
2010
BL represents MP Samy Gemayel in a defamation case, following the attack waged on him by an unknown website attacking him and his family with death threats and further incitement. On 20/09/2010 Judge Nadim Zouein of Beirut Urgent Causes Court issued a verdict in favor of MP Samy Gemayel, forbidding the website from publishing any information related to the MP for two months subject to renewal. BL also filed a penal lawsuit against the same website and against its manager in order to take the necessary legal action and account everyone who attacked MP Samy Gemayel.
2010
BL joins “Trust Law” a pro bono program by Thompson Reuters Foundation which provides a free service to spread the practice of pro bono legal work globally and the first international information hub on anti-corruption and governance issues. BL has engaged in offering free legal assistance to NGO(s) and social entrepreneurs with limited means. Over 190 eminent organizations working in over 140 countries have already joined Trust Law Connect before its launch, a figure growing quickly. It’s the first truly international service of its kind, bringing together over 60 major law firms to date, leading lawyers from firms such as Slaughter and May, Eversheds, Baker & McKenzie, Herbert Smith, Torys, Bird & Bird, Dechert and Beirut Legal have already assisted NGOs and entrepreneurs through the network (www.trust.org/trustlaw/members/).
2010
BL closes a debt collection settlement to the advantage of a leading Italian Marine Company in a debt collection case of $1 million in Qatar.
2010
BL wins an appeal in the Court of Appeal of Beirut on behalf of a famous Lebanese star against one of the most reputable banks in Lebanon in an “avant-garde” invasion and infringement of privacy case. BL was the precursor in bringing the Lebanese courts to set a precedent in the right to respect for private life and right to respect a private image.
2010
BL is chosen to represent a renowned media company in an arbitration case of $10 Million before the DIAC in Dubai.
2010
BL Senior Associate, Michel Chartouni, releases his new book: “The essentials of banking and commercial studies” – 2009.
2009
BL is retained by the Council of Development and Reconstruction (CDR) as Legal Counsel.
2009
BL represents a Lebanese buyer in the merger and acquisition of three media companies in the Media City, Dubai.
2009
BL retained by the German Embassy in Lebanon as Legal Counsel.
2009
BL counsels an Iraqi investment company on a $3.5 Billion real estate development project in Afyoun – Turkey.
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Why are our key players all recognized authorities in their sectors? Simple. We encourage them to put themselves squarely in your shoes. To adopt your viewpoint. To get it. Whatever your 'it' happens to be. Understanding you, your needs, your perspective, comprehending and delving into every facet of the challenge you bring us. All in the service of providing a 'best in class' solution. Driven, curious, highly-talented professionals of pertinent expertise and experience, offering a wide range of services, to give you the very best legal advice.
With a total complement of our selective Lawyers and paralegals staff in Lebanon and Dubai, we believe we have got one of the best legal teams in the country. But perhaps it is worth remembering, that as well as being Lawyers, we are also people. People who understand the commercial world in which you live, and the speed at which business operates. Been there, done that. Which is what makes us especially qualified to put the right team together for you.
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Attorney Mark Habka intervention on MTV Lebanon news to evaluate the violation and vandalism that happened in MTV Lebanon premises, assuring the urge of respecting freedom of opposing opinions and freedom of speech.
Attorney Mark Habka intervention on MTV Lebanon with the journalist Mr. Marcel Ghanem in “Sar El Wa2et” program to evaluate the judicial status in the era of President Michel Aoun.
Attorney Mark Habka’s legal analysis about the Judiciary’s situation and the abstention of judges from work. As we always say, Lebanon’s resurrection will align with the juridical resurrection. An independent, honest and satisfied judge has the capacity to imprison the top level politician, for the comeback of the country we dream of, not a country filled with shadowed puppets politicians.
Freezing the investigations in Beirut Explosion is a crime bigger than the explosion itself. Attorney Mark Habka legal comments, law proposition, and the comments on the work of Judge Bitar. All included in his intervention in the memorial episode of Beirut Blast 2020.
For all the martyrs of August 4, for all the injured and handicapped, for all those in pain, all those facing injustice for living in inequality, all those affected by a politicized judiciary… our voices will always be loud and the truth will always be told. Only a fair judicial system will rise back Lebanon.
Attorney Mark Habka Live intervention from Dubai in respect of Judge Ghada Aoun’s entry to the Lebanese National Bank.H
Attorney Mark Habka thanked the President of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Court of cassation’s Public Prosecutor for his decision of enforcing the reopening of Mecattaf Company, and expressed his faith in the Judiciary to protect the Lebanese citizens from corrupted politicians and judges.
Attorney Mark Habka after last night’s intervention on MTV Lebanon, has been informed that Judge Ghada Aoun sent a Security State patrol to Mecattaf Headquarters and ordered their sealing in high unethical and illegal manner.
Attorney Mark Habka announcing his victory by virtue of a judiciary decision that enforced the reopening of Mecattaf Company which belongs to the late Michel Mecattaf. That decision was dedicated to the soul of the late Michel Mecattaf who was promised by attorney Mark Habka to issue such decision to his favor before his death.
Attorney Mark Habka legal comments regarding the refusal of Judge Ghada Aoun to be notified of the action taken by MTV Lebanon and himself against her. And underlining the need to respect the judiciary system.
Attorney Mark Habka representing MTV Lebanon, Mecattaf company, and himself requesting to forbid Judge Ghada Aoun from using social media platforms to express any legal opinion in regard of pending lawsuits or divulge the confidentiality of ongoing investigations.
Attorney Mark Habka in front of the Court of Justice after attending the court hearing regarding the legal action taken against himself, MTV Lebanon, and journalist Marcel Ghanem.
Attorney mark Habka also thanked everyone who supported him and MTV Lebanon, reassuring his steadiness concerning the judiciary independence.
Attorney Mark Habka intervention on MTV Lebanon news in respect of the legal case that was initiated by Judge Ghada Aoun against MTV Lebanon and journalist Mr. Marcel Ghanem and himself.
Attorney Mark Habka defending himself in respect of Judge Ghada Aoun’s legal action against him through the media, and hereby reassures that this action resembles a medal of honor, challenging the aforementioned Judge to prove the contrary of Attorney Mark Habka allegations against her mainly in terms of this aforementioned Judge corrupted actions.
An emotional statement by Attorney Mark Habka in the event of the death of Late Michel Mecattaf
Attorney Mark Habka during a media appearance promising the late Mr. Michel Mecattaf to enforce the justice and reopen Mecattaf premises since the truth will always prevail.
Attorney Mark Habka legal opinion on MTV in respect of the judiciary seizure on Fransabank asset and the legal aspects of this judiciary decision towards the bank depositors in Lebanon.
The crime of freezing the port's investigations finds a solution. The proposal of the law prepared by Attorney Mark Habka, which aims to form two judicial bodies that accompanied the work of Judge Bitar, stop disregarding the souls of the martyrs.
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV commenting on the legal aspects of the Lebanese sexual harassment law as well as on the new project of law that I’m preparing that will amend the current existing law in order to add lot of missing keys protections for the victims.
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV discussing the legal aspects of the judgement that has acquitted our client the Ex-Head of Anti-Cybercrime Bureau in the Lebanese internal security Forces LT-Colonel Suzanne El Haj in one of the most complicated Criminal Case that has been ruling in the Judiciary Courts as well as in the Court of Public Opinion.
Attorney Mark Habka legal observations regarding the appointment of the new forensic investigator in respect of the Beirut port explosion , we should have faith in our Brave Lebanese judges , those judges are our last hope for a better country and our sole arm to destruct all the political and judiciary corrupted ruling class.
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV about his legal opinion in respect of the criminal filing suits in Lebanon against the Governor of Lebanon's Central Bank Riad Salame
Attorney Mark Habka interview with Marcel Ghanem on MTV Lebanon through Sar El Wake Episode discussing the legal aspect of the judgement that has been entered against the Lebanese Presidency in favor of the MTV as well about the proposed amended Articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure that was prepared by Attorney Mark Habka.
Attorney Mark Habka live intervention at MTV Lebanon News discussing the legal aspect of the judgement that has been entered against the Lebanese Presidency in favor of the MTV, such judgement has constituted a milestone in the Lebanese modern judiciary, all the credit to the team of Beirut Legal
Attorney Mark Habka interview with Rania Ziade Ashkar at MTV Live discussing the administration legal obligations toward the Lebanese Citizens.
A space for human rights in light of the darkness that violates the citizen’s diaries in Lebanon, the right of having a lawyer on board during the preliminary investigation process had been implemented in Lebanon by virtue of the law amendment that was prepared by Attorney Mark Habka assisted with some white hands and presented by MP Ziad Hawat, hopefully to avoid any arbitrary arrest as of today, Beirut Bar will follow up with Melhem Khalaf to ensure the safe implementation of this law.
MTV files a lawsuit through its Attorney Mark Habka against the Presidency over preventing the station from entering Baabda Palace.
There are really can be no peace without Justice, there can be no Justice without Truth, and there can be no Truth unless someone rises up to tell you the Truth.
Attorney Mark Habka interview with Rania Ziade Ashkar at Mtv Lebanon regarding the Lebanese Judiciary system and the way to enhance it.
Attorney Mark Habka interview with Joyce Akiki on MTV about the inherited rights of the Lebanese people to get back their rights that includes the right to a good life and liberty and expression and the right to work and enjoyment of life through the “ people’s court”.
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV if Covid-19 pandemic can be qualified of "force major" that prohibit any debtor from performing his obligations and what are the consequently the effects of the mobilization and quarantine on the status of the current agreements.
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV with Joyce Akiki about his legal opinion in respect of firing the Lebanese politicians from public and private places in Lebanon.
Attorney Mark Habka from the Cassation Court, representing our client Lt. Col. Suzanne El Hajj in a Criminal Cybercrime Case
Attorney Mark Habka interview on MTV regarding the dark side of the revolution mainly the legal consequences of "the fake news" on social media.
Attorney Mark Habka interview with Rania Ziade Ashkar about the Legal Aspects of the Social Media effects in the Society on MTV Lebanon.
Attorney Mark Habka on MTVLebanon regarding a criminal “kidnapping” case, highlighting the unlawful carrying away (asportation) and confinement of our client against his will as well as the unlawful demand for Ransom, seeking the quick intervention of the Internal Security in order to safeguard the life of our client, a Lebanese innocent citizen.
Attorney Mark Habka's Eye-opener insight on abusive judiciary airport arrests in Lebanon that is related to the traffic law violations as well as the related remedy suggestions. For the full video, please click on the below link.
Attorney Mark representing one of the Leading Lebanese Contractors in a Criminal Defamation case
Attorney Mark Habka on Al Jazeera International Television shedding light on the Military Court’s ruling, exonerating his client Lt. Col. Suzanne El Hajj
Attorney Mark Habka lands a staggering triumph in Lt. Col. Suzanne El Hajj’s favor, in her major cybercrime case.
Recent developments in the major cybercrime case of Lt.Col. Suzanne El Hajj, represented by her attorney Mark Habka.
Attorney Mark Habka representing Lt. Col. Suzanne El Hajj in her cybercrime case in front of the Military court.
Attorney Mark Habka on MTV Alive My Right episode as a legal advisor on how the law can protect from bullying on the social media platforms and what are the provisions stipulated in the Lebanese Law.
Attorney Mark Habka on MTV Alive My Rights episode as a legal advisor on Social Media Platforms and what are the provisions stipulated in the Lebanese Law.
Attorney Mark Habka representing Lt.Col. Suzanne El Hajj in her cyber crime case in front of the Military court.
Attorney Marc Habka in Aalam Tani program on MTV as a legal advisor regarding the Crimes committed on Social Media Platforms and what are the provisions stipulated in the Lebanese Constitution.
Attorney Mark Habka on New TV responding to MP Paula Yacoubian regarding the dumping of unsorted waste in Bourj Hammoud landfill to clarify the legal and contractual obligations of Khoury Contracting Company.
Lt. Col. Suzanne el-Hajj has been released on a one million LBP bail with a ban on travel where her attorney Mark Habka stressed that they stand before a new legal phase to put an end to the file and reveal the hidden facts.
Attorney Mark Habka representing Lt. Col. Suzanne El Hajj after releasing her from jail from her anti-piracy case during Nharkoum Said episode on LBCI.
Attorney Mark Habka on MTV clearing misconception related to Bourj Hammoud Landfill on behalf of Khoury Contracting Company.
Attorney Mark Habka on OTV clearing misconception related to Bourj Hammoud Landfill on behalf of Khoury Contracting Company.
Attorney Mark Habka report during Bimawdou3iyeh program on MTV as a Legal Expert Advisor regarding “Expression on social Media platforms: Freedom or crime?”
Attorney Mark Habka in MTV Interview as a Legal Advisor regarding the decision submitted by the Minister of Environmental Protection allowing quarries, breakers and elevators that do not meet the environmental and legal requirements, to benefit from two additional working years.
BL represents the Former President of the Lebanese Republic General Michel Sleiman in a Lawsuit initiated before the public prosecutor in respect of the false accusations and statements addressed to him during the Hawa El Horrieh program diffused on LBCI with regards to the illegal grant of Lebanese citizenship against monetary return.
Attorney Mark Habka in phone intervention during Hawa El Horrieh episode on LBCI with Mr. Joe Maalouf regarding the nationalization case accusation case of President Michel Sleiman.
BL represents Khoury Contracting Company in a lawsuit to suspending Khoury Contracting company from work at Bourj Hammoud Landfill - solid waste file.
Attorney Mark Habka in MTV interview as a Legal Expert Advisor regarding the definition and extent of application of the heavy labor criminal sentence according to the applicable Lebanese laws.
Attorney Mark Habka in MTV interview as a Legal Expert Advisor regarding Ex Minister Michel Samaha's verdict issued by Beirut Military Court
MP Sami Gemayel in front of the Justice Palace accompanied by Attorney Mark Habka after filing a lawsuit against Sukleen and all engaged entities for failure to follow up on the trash management crisis.
Attorney Mark Habka in MTV interview as a Legal Expert Advisor regarding the Fraud Operation while presenting the official exams in Lebanon.
BL represents the MP Sami Gemayel in the waste collection and management lawsuit against Sukleen company and the other concerned parties regarding the Waste Corruption Case, in addition to the Theft Waste of Public Funds and Abuse of the Secretariat Tight.
BL represents Journalist and TV presenter Dima Sadek in her winning lawsuit against Hezbollah.
BL represents MP Samy Gemayel in a winning defamation case, following the attack waged on him by an unknown website.