Based in Washington, D.C., with an office in Tripoli Libya, KARBAL & CO is a leading Libyan law firm that provides legal and arbitration services to international and domestic clients on the laws of Libya and other jurisdictions of the Middle East and North Africa.
Services
As a full-service Libyan law firm, we offer legal and arbitration services in a number of practices and industries, including corporate & commercial, maritime, oil & gas, renewable energy and construction. We also assist international clients to establish and maintain business in Libya. Through our Washington D.C. office, our lawyers offer legal advisory services on the laws of Libya and other Arab countries.
As a leading oil & gas/renewable energy law firm, our Libyan lawyers advise clients on all legal matters pertaining to the Libyan oil & gas/renewable energy sector. Our consultants understand the importance of the language in oil & gas/renewable energy affairs in the Middle East and North Africa and this is why our legal work is performed in both English and Arabic. Read more…
We 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. Read more…
With our proud commitment to human rights and justice, we provide comprehensive legal services concerning human rights law. Read more…
Client Testimonials
On Managing Partner, Dr. Mohamed Karbal:
“I was fortunate to work with [Dr. Karbal] (using him as an expert witness on matters of Libyan law) in a large maritime case in Federal Court in New York. Dr. Karbal is a pleasure to work with; he is intelligent, diligent and thoughtful. His knowledge and understanding of Libyan law and maritime matters is impressive, and his analysis of the issues we dealt with in that context was thorough and insightful. . . Finally, I have found Dr. Karbal to be of the highest moral character.”
“We engaged Dr. Karbal as an expert witness on Libyan maritime law and practice. He was pleasant to work with, gave prompt and incisive advice, and stood up well to hours of aggressive questioning at deposition. We would not hesitate to engage him again if the need arises.”
The Concept of “Pre-contractual Period” in Libyan Government Contracts On various occasions during proceedings to solve a claim, Libyan government foreign contractors relied on pre-contractual period in the form of representations and statements. When doing business in Libya by signing a Libyan government contract, foreign parties should expect that the Libyan government will insist that…
Renewable Energy in Libya: the Need for a Legal Framework A comprehensive renewable energy legal framework for Libya will assist with utilizing renewable energy sources to produce power in an efficient and environmentally sustainable manner. Libya has abundant renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. There are other available renewable sources in Libya, such as…
Investing in Renewable Energy in Libya Libya is an oil-producing country relying mainly on oil and gas as the principal energy source and income. It is in dire need of searching for alternatives to fossil fuels for sustainable development. Renewable energy in Libya is as abundant as fossil fuel energy. As an option, Libya can…
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