Sally Khalil
Associate - HMCO

Sally Khalil is an Associate at Hammad & Al-Mehdar Law Firm, specializing in corporate and finance law, with extensive experience in private equity, venture capital, Islamic finance, capital markets, and regulatory matters. She has advised multinational corporations, financial institutions, and international banks on legal and regulatory issues across Lebanon, Qatar, and the broader MENA region.

Sally has provided legal assistance to multinational companies, offering guidance on corporate law, commercial agreements, and regulatory compliance from both Lebanese and Qatari law perspectives.

Her expertise extends to banking and finance, where she has assisted global banks, financial institutions, and investment funds on loan agreements, ISDA agreements, and financial facility transactions in Lebanon and Qatar. She has also advised on sovereign treasury bills, bonds, convertible bonds, and securities regulations, ensuring compliance with local financial frameworks.

Practices

Corporate & Finance

Expertise

  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Islamic Finance
  • Capital Markets
  • Funds
  • Banking & Finance
  • Regulatory
  • Fintech

Professional Bodies

Beirut Bar Association

Education

Bachelor of Laws with a joint Master in Business Law from Saint Joseph University in Beirut.

Experience
  • Provided general legal assistance to multinational companies from a Lebanese and Qatari law perspective, including drafting agreements and advising on various legal matters.
  • Represented leading companies in advisory work and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for distribution, commercial representation, franchising, employment, intellectual property protection, and corporate taxation.
  • Advised Big Four firms on Lebanese legal matters, including corporate documents, employee issues, data privacy regulations, and new legislation.
  • Provided legal and regulatory counsel to a FIFA World Cup 2022 sponsor regarding sponsorship and operational matters in Qatar.
  • Supported global medical equipment providers with legal issues and ADR, with a focus on employment and distribution matters.
  • Assisted a leading oil company with corporate legal work, data privacy compliance, and legal proceedings before civil and criminal courts.
  • Participated in the multi-jurisdictional acquisition of a retail franchise business in the MENA region, conducting legal due diligence for over 20 entities.
  • Advised local, regional, and international banks on regulatory banking and finance matters, including Lebanon and Qatar loan agreements and ISDA agreements.
  • Provided legal review and advisory services on Lebanese law regarding bonds, convertible bonds, and sovereign treasury bills, and supported the promotion, distribution, and sale of securities and financial instruments.
  • Advised international banks on various legal documentation, including finance agreements and security agreements for financial facility transactions in Lebanon and Qatar.
  • Assisted the European Investment Bank (EIB) with Lebanon-related legal matters, addressing local risks related to capital controls, the challenges of opening bank accounts in Lebanon, and potential measures to formalize informal capital control restrictions.