Maroun Abou Harb

Maroun is an associate in the Tax department, based in our DIFC office.

He has a proven track record of success in providing comprehensive legal counsel to clients across a diverse range of corporate and tax matters. Maroun’s latest accomplishments include; the successful facilitation of a $1 million cross-border transaction, whereby he navigated a complex legal and regulatory landscape to ensure a seamless and successful outcome for his client, Maroun showcased sharp legal acumen and strategic litigation skills, in a recent matter whereby he successfully secured an award of $1 million in damages, showcasing his sharp legal acumen.

In another recent matter, Maroun played a pivotal role as board secretary in a transaction involving a $100 million offering circular, collaborating with an external legal counsel firm to ensure the transaction’s legal compliance and adherence to capital markets regulations.

Beyond his transactional expertise, Maroun possesses a deep understanding of compliance management, having developed a comprehensive compliance strategy and legal framework for individuals from high-risk countries operating companies in the UAE. He has also implemented robust regulatory compliance programs for international businesses, ensuring adherence to UAE laws and regulations, mitigating potential risks, and protecting the company’s interests.

Maroun’s tax expertise revolve around strategic counsel on corporate tax and VAT matters, providing multiple structuring options for tax optimization purposes. Specifically, Maroun’s expertise is to advice clients for tax efficiencies purposes and to maximize their financial well-being.

Throughout his career, Maroun has consistently demonstrated his expertise in litigation, corporate transactions, and diversified tax issues.

Prior to BSA Maroun gained law firm experience in both the corporate M&A practice, where he drafted contracts, memos and corporate guarantees, and in the litigation practice where he drafted motions in civil, criminal commercial matters.

Maroun was admitted to the Beirut Bar Association in 2023.

He fluently speaking English, French and Arabic, as well as German at a B1 level.

SERVICES

• Corporate & M&A
• Employment

INDUSTRY

• Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)
• Insurance

GROUPS

• Private Client
• High Net Worth Individuals

• Successfully facilitated a $1 million cross-border transaction, navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes to ensure a seamless and successful outcome
• Secured a significant litigation victory, resulting in a $1 million damages award, showcasing his sharp legal acumen and strategic litigation skills
• Played a pivotal role as board secretary in a transaction involving a $100 million offering circular, collaborating with an external legal counsel firm to ensure the transaction’s legal compliance and adherence to capital markets regulations

• Sagesse University – Bachelor of Law (with Highest Distinction)
• American University of Beirut – Bachelor of Business Administration