Eltumi Partners operates a reputable full-service firm, with its practice centring particularly on energy and infrastructure projects. The group is well-equipped to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, including international arbitrations, structuring and negotiating joint venture agreements, and tax advisory efforts. Tarek Eltumi oversees the team as the founder and solo head. Eltumi has substantial experience handling a range of projects and corporate transactions for large energy and infrastructure companies. Ahmed Gaddah is a key support for the team, with further experience advising on major Libyan and international upstream and downstream projects within the energy industry. Ali Shalandi is a renowned litigator, with extensive expertise in formulating dispute strategy for civil and commercial arbitrations.

Tumi Law Firm has a distinguished reputation for its corporate and commercial expertise, and is particularly active in the oil and gas sector. The group has notable strengths in its litigation department, handling contentious mandates through high-profile arbitration proceedings. A team of four spearheads the group with their deep understanding of Libyan law. Founder Mohamed Tumi is a respected expert in the oil and gas sector and is regularly sought out by international companies to handle commercial transactions and complex disputes. Fairuz Smew has experience aiding clients with tax issues and is adept in handling disputes before the Libyan Tax Authority. Mazen Tumi and Adel Wardani are also key individuals running the team, with legal expertise across the construction and energy sectors. Jasem Tunsi is an additional asset who handles financing matters and offers knowledge of the IT industry.

Zahaf & Partners is adept in handling both large-scale projects and complex legal issues across corporate, tax and banking law. The firm is also highly competent in its dispute resolution practice and is developing its focus on environmental law. Saleh Zahaf and Mahmud Zahaf co-manage the firm, both with strong expertise in commercial matters. Mahmud Zahaf has led several M&A and project transactions and is notably knowledgeable on regulatory compliance. Zekri Ali Zekri has extensive experience in civil law, representing a number of foreign companies before the Libyan courts.

Abdou Law Firm covers a large array of legal services for its international clients, with strengths in contract formation, negotiations and corporate finance arrangements. Majdi Abdou is the firm’s founding partner and is a specialist in commercial and corporate law, particularly in the structuring of financing arrangements and M&A. He leads the team alongside managing partner Mohanad Hussein and Saadadeen Mohamed.

P&A legal in association with AMERELLER has a great understanding of Libyan law to advise clients on an array of corporate and commercial mandates, most actively in energy projects. Kilian Bälz heads the practice, with a strong skillset in corporate and commercial law, particularly within the energy and pharmaceutical sectors. Hussam Mujally supports the team with extensive knowledge of PPPs and arbitration proceedings.