Arbitration & Litigation

We represent international clients with respect to contentious matters involving Libyan Law before Western arbitration centers and tribunals.

Over the last decade, we have represented international clients by providing legal advice and representation before both arbitration centers and international tribunals. We have represented clients by providing legal advice on Libyan law for the following practice areas: 

  • Maritime Law
  • Energy Law 
  • Construction Law
  • Healthcare Law 
  • Commercial law and international trade

Our clients include national oil companies, magic circle law firms, international construction companies, hospitals, agriculatural trading companies.

Arbitration & Expert Legal Opinions: Our lawyers advise and represent international clients in arbitration cases relating to Libyan law and the laws of different jurisdictions in the Middle East and North Africa at international arbitration centers across the globe.

We have successfully represented clients before arbitration centers on highly technical matters such as construction disputes. 

Arbitration Experience

  • Representing an Australian multinational construction company in construction arbitration cases concerning contract claims valued greater than USD 30 million involving (i) delays in performance, (ii) acceleration claims, and (iii) changes to work order.
  • Representing clients before international arbitration panels, including the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation & Arbitration Centre (ADCCA) and the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).

Expert Legal Opinion

Our founding partner, Dr. Mohamed Karbal, frequently represents clients and serves as an expert legal witness. Dr. Karbal has represented clients on several high profile cases relating to Libya law before western courts and arbitration centers, including:

  • London Court of International Arbitration  
  • International Chamber of Commerce-Paris
  • Dubai International Arbitration Centre
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial and Conciliation and Arbitration Center
  • Dubai International Financial Centre Courts