About Us
Our Long-Term Perspective
To serve as the legal partner of choice for investors of all sizes, providing efficient and innovative legal guidance that facilitates secure market entry and ensures long-term operational continuity.
We are committed to delivering exceptional service grounded in comprehensive expertise in Russian legislation alongside international best practices in commercial law. Our client-centric approach enables effective risk management and informed decision-making throughout the investment lifecycle.
By upholding the principles of transparency, consistency, and professionalism, we strive to build enduring partnerships founded on trust and mutual success.
Why Choose F&M
–Expertise in Commercial and Corporate Law: In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, IP, and foreign investment regulations ensures accurate legal guidance.
–Resources and Infrastructure: Advanced tools and legal databases enable us to handle complex legal matters efficiently.
–Diversity and Inclusion: A multilingual team fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Russian ensures smooth communication with international clients.
–Innovation and Adaptability: Ongoing research keeps us aligned with Russia’s evolving legal landscape, offering proactive solutions.
– Global Reach and Multidisciplinary Legal Approach: With offices in multiple jurisdictions, we provide integrated legal support backed by broad legal insight.
– Due Diligence Practice: Detailed legal and risk evaluations support informed, compliant, and confident client decisions.
–Resources and Infrastructure: Advanced tools and legal databases enable us to handle complex legal matters efficiently.
–Diversity and Inclusion: A multilingual team fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Russian ensures smooth communication with international clients.
–Innovation and Adaptability: Ongoing research keeps us aligned with Russia’s evolving legal landscape, offering proactive solutions.
– Global Reach and Multidisciplinary Legal Approach: With offices in multiple jurisdictions, we provide integrated legal support backed by broad legal insight.
– Due Diligence Practice: Detailed legal and risk evaluations support informed, compliant, and confident client decisions.
Meet The Founders
Behind our company stand dedicated founders whose expertise and commitment have shaped our values and direction. Get to know the people behind our purpose.
Meet the founders
Boutros Makari
Boutros Makari is an international entrepreneur with a strong academic foundation in law and over 20 years of experience leading cross-border business ventures. As the founder of contracting firms in Lebanon and Qatar, he has successfully managed large-scale construction projects and introduced innovative outdoor architectural designs. He has also established strategic manufacturing partnerships in Turkey to distribute retractable shading systems throughout the GCC markets and expanded trading operations in the UAE and Russia, including the development of e-commerce platforms. By integrating his legal expertise with business leadership, Boutros consistently drives impactful results and effectively oversees operations across diverse global markets.
Jean-Pierre Frangieh
With over 20 years of distinguished legal practice, Jean-Pierre Frangieh is a seasoned attorney recognized for his extensive expertise in commercial, corporate, civil, and criminal law throughout the Middle East and Arab countries. His comprehensive legal background enables him to provide strategic, full-spectrum counsel to both individual and corporate clients, guiding them through high-stakes litigation, complex transactions, and sensitive disputes. Whether advocating in court or leading arbitration proceedings, Jean-Pierre is known for his persuasive advocacy, meticulous preparation, and practical, results-oriented guidance that clients consistently trust and rely upon.
Our Team
Our team comprises licensed lawyers, legal consultants, and financial experts, each offering specialized knowledge to support investors across all critical areas. With extensive experience in comparative and international law especially in commercial, corporate, and cross-border transactions, we are well-equipped to handle complex and challenging legal issues.
Our multilingual team is guided by core values such as integrity, discretion, strategic insight, responsiveness, and a commitment to legal excellence. By adopting a multidisciplinary approach and leveraging a thorough understanding of global best practices, we provide legal solutions that protect investments and advance the legal interests of our clients.