Berge Setrakian

Partner

Mr. Setrakian practices in international commercial and corporate law. His clients include international corporations engaged in various fields of activities, including telecommunications, technology, tobacco, banking and trade. He also represents various high net-worth individuals. Mr. Setrakian is fluent in French, Arabic, Armenian and English.

Representative Matters

Clients include the following:

  • Telefónica and subsidiaries;
  • Terra Networks and subsidiaries;
  • Arab Bank plc;
  • Bank Audi Group;
  • Altadis Group;
  • Delma Properties Group; and 
  • Iberdrola SA.

Selected Activities

  • President, Armenian General Benevolent Union
  • Director, Imperial Tobacco Ltd, UK
  • Director, The Morganti Group, Inc.
  • Director, Interaudi Bank New York
  • Director, American University of Armenia
  • Member, American Foreign Law Association
  • Member, Armenian Bar Association
  • Member, Beirut Bar Association
  • Member, American Task Force for Lebanon
  • Member, Arab Bankers Association of North America

Publications

  • "Report Concerning Proposed New Legislation to Enhance Domestic and Foreign Investment in Lebanon," World Bank Grant (1995).
  • "Arbitration and Settlement of Disputes Under Islamic Law and Local Laws of the Middle Eastern Countries," Mideast Executive Report (1978).

Awards and Recognitions

  • Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award, 1999

Education

  • Université Saint-Joseph, Beirut, 1972, Licence en Droit Français (J.D. equivalent)
  • Lebanese University, Beirut, 1972, Licence en Droit Libanais (J.D. equivalent)
  • Université de Lyon, 1973, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures de Doctorat en Droit (J.D. equivalent, French law)
  • F.I.E.D.C., Strasbourg, France, 1974, Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures de Droit Compare (LLM equivalent, Comparative Law)

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • Lebanon

Court Admissions

  • New York State Court of Appeals (Licensed as a Legal Consultant on Foreign Law)
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York