At Khaddour Law Firm, we deeply value the vital role that NGOs-INGOs play in driving humanitarian, developmental, and community initiatives across Syria. We also recognize the complex legal and regulatory environment governing these activities—requiring seamless integration into the local legislative framework, as well as clear, professional engagement with official authorities, contracting parties, and key stakeholders.
Driven by this understanding, our legal practice for international and regional organizations operating in Syria focuses on proactive prevention rather than reactive solutions. We prioritize legal risk management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and contract integrity. By deploying a multidisciplinary team of seasoned lawyers, we ensure your operations remain fully compliant with Syrian law, safeguarding project continuity and maximizing impact.
Tailored to your organization’s specific needs and project scope, Khaddour Law Firm serves as a comprehensive, end-to-end local legal partner, offering core expertise across key practice areas:
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Regulatory Compliance & Licensing: End-to-end management of official licensing procedures and periodic renewals with relevant government authorities. We provide strategic counsel on all legal requirements impacting your projects, reviewing internal procedures and documentation to ensure full alignment with active Syrian legislation.
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Contracts & Agreements: Expert drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of operational contracts, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and legal agreements—including those with suppliers, contractors, local partners, service providers, and key stakeholders.
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Labor & Human Resources: Comprehensive advisory on Syrian employment law, including drafting employment and consultant contracts, formulating internal workplace policies, handling contract terminations, overseeing Social Insurance registrations, and resolving HR-related legal matters.
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Government Relations & Administrative Support: Direct liaison and representation before public institutions and official entities, facilitating all necessary administrative and legal procedures to keep your operations moving forward.
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Governance & Legal Risk Management: In-depth evaluation of legal procedures and operational workflows to identify potential vulnerabilities. We design robust risk-mitigation frameworks that reinforce organizational governance and minimize regulatory exposure.
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Ongoing Legal Advisory: Responsive, day-to-day legal support to resolve real-time operational challenges arising during project execution in Syria.
Our counsel goes beyond abstract theory—we deliver practical, actionable legal solutions tailored to the unique dynamics of NGOs, donor requirements, and the sensitivities of humanitarian and development work. We focus on striking the optimal balance between strict legal compliance and operational efficiency.
Khaddour Law Firm aspires to be your trusted local legal partner in Syria. Combining deep local insight with practical execution, our experienced team empowers your organization to make informed decisions and launch projects within a transparent framework of compliance, governance, and security—backed by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and absolute confidentiality.
