The Team


" The Edge has an extensive team of specialized lawyers in different countries covering the EMEA region "


CYRILLE NAFFAH

Managing Partner & Founder

Cyrille Naffah has over 23 years experience in general commercial law and litigation.

He is admitted to practice in Lebanon and has practiced law in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

His principal areas of expertise are commercial law, distribution, franchising, media, information technology, telecoms, environmental and waste management laws.

Cyrille has held senior legal counsel roles with, inter alia, Cisco Systems International BV and SAB International Holding in Saudi Arabia and more recently BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates, a leading regional law firm headquartered in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).

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MARWAN HAMADE

Managing Partner & International Investments Advisor

Mario Hamade is the founder of Sogetim group one of the prominent real estate brokerage firms in Beirut Lebanon and a founding partner of The Edge.

Mario brings more than 30 years of experience in real estate investment in Europe and the Middle East as well as his deep knowledge and understanding of the relevant markets.


LEA WAZEN

Lea Wazen is a law student who earned a certificate from the International Arab Youth Congress, that was held in Amman, Jordan in 2016, and also holds a certification in mediation (2023).
Lea graduated with a law degree from La Sagesse University (2023) and is currently pursuing advanced studies in intellectual property law and and an apprentice ship in commercial law.
Lea brings valuable legal knowledge and a strong commitment to her law practice and is putting her know-how and skills at the service of the esteemed clients of the Edge Law Firm.


KAREN RAAD

Karen Raad, a legal associate who earned a certification in mediation, and also holds a cartification from caritas during an internship within the Legal Department.
Karen graduated with a law degree from La Sagesse University and is currently pursuing advanced studies in international business law.
Karen brings valuable legal knowledge and a strong commitment to her law practice and is putting her know-how and skills at the service of the esttemed clients of the Edge Law Firm.