Practice Area:
Libyan Oil Contracts: Negotiating the Future Generation of EPSA

Libya's economy shifted from exports to oil after independence in 1951. Initial oil concessions evolved into profit-sharing arrangements under EPSA...

Oil Companies and Libya Investment Law

Libya is notorious for being one of the most stringent countries in the Middle East in enacting oil regulations and...

Termination of Contracts for Public Interest Under Libyan Law

The Administrative Contracts Regulations govern the Libyan government and its entities' purchases of goods, services, and works from the private...

Tort under Libyan Civil Law: Understanding the “Fault” Factor

A tort is generally defined as an act or omission of an act that causes harm to others and for...

UAE Commercial Companies Law and Legal Reforms

By Nabilah Karbal, Associate at Karbal & Co’s Dubai Office.Â

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...

The Arrest of Ships in Accordance with Libyan Law

Dr. Mohamed Karbal is admitted to practice in Libya, Washington, D.C., and New York. He is the founder of...

Structuring Islamic finance transactions in the Shipping Industry of the UAE

By Nabilah Karbal, specialist in Islamic Finance and Associate at Maritime law firm Karbal & Co in Libya.

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...

Rebalancing Administrative Contracts under Libyan Law

Dr. Mohamed Karbal is licensed to practice law in Libya, New York and Washington D.C. and served as an expert...

Possessory Lien under Libyan Civil law

A possessory lien under Libyan law is created by contractual agreement. It permits a creditor the right to remain in...

Politics of the Libyan Oil Industry: The Latest Brawl

Since the revolution of 2011, the Libyan oil industry has been politicized and has faced various challenges. It has witnessed...

Libya’s New Financial Regulatory Agency: Can it Boost Trading in Libyan

Libya’s New Financial Regulatory Agency: Libya’s aim to diversify its economic activity by strengthening its financial sector and encouraging investments...

Libyan Investment Law: Political developments and Economic Policies

Libyan Investment Law: It has been proven that political development is a prerequisite for economic development. In other words, to...

Liability of a Freight-Forwarder before the Dubai Courts

There has been a debate in many countries on the degree of liability of the carrier and a freight forwarder...

Liability For Collisions Under UAE Maritime Law Explanation

Hosting one of the world’s largest ports, Dubai has rapidly expanded to become a leading maritime hub. As an expected consequence...

Liability for collisions under Libyan Maritime Law

It is a known fact that the Libyan people are still struggling to establish a strong central government in order...

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...

Identifying Government Entities Under Libyan Administrative Law

After the fall of Gaddafi’s regime, foreign companies which had performed works in Libya rushed to the international tribunals seeking compensation....

GCC UAVAT: The UAE to implement VAT in 2018 What we know so far

With the Gulf nations aiming to diversify their economies through the implementation of a VAT in 2018, what can we...

Contribution to the World Bank’s “Doing Business 2021” Publication

Dr. Mohamed Karbal contributed for the second time to the World Bank Group’s flagship annual publication “Doing Business 2021.” Doing...

Awarding Lost Profits In International Investment Disputes

Dr. Mohamed Karbal is licensed to practice law in Libya, New York, and Washington D.C. and served as an expert...