Corporate & Commercial

We provide corporate and commercial law services in Libya to our clients in all areas.

We have experience in offering commercial and cross-border trade services to an array of clients in various industrys in the Middle East, predominately the oil & gas industry and the maritime industry.  

Concerning our corporate services, we offer services for incorporation and governance and drafting/negotiating commercial transactions necessary to establish and maintain their business in Libya.

Commercial law

As a leading Libyan law firm specializing in commercial law, we assist clients with the following:

  • Cross-border transactions, including shipping and transportation
  • Inter-company agreements and structuring
  • Advising on Libyan oil & gas and renewable energy laws and regulations
  • Advising on Libyan commercial law
  • Commercial transactions in the maritime industry

 

Incorporation and corporate governance 

For foreign multinationals seeking to establish a presence in Libya or other jurisdictions within the Middle East, we offer the following services:

  • Formation of companies, including drafting memorandum and articles of association, business plans
  • Drafting internal corporate policies
  • Preparation of joint venture agreements
  • Corporate services, assistance with registered office services
  • Employee registration and payroll
  • Filings with government offices
  • Representing before tax authorities

 

Mergers and acquisitions

  • Pre-transaction prepartion (e.g., regulatory advice, assisting with feasibility studies, due diligence and negotiations) 
  • Advising, preparation of paperwork and drafting of agreements for acquisitions of shares, bonds and other other securities
  • Cross-border transactions, including shipping and transportation
  • Inter-company agreements and structuring
  • Advising on Libyan oil & gas and renewable energy laws and regulations
  • Advising on Libyan commercial law
  • Commercial transactions in the maritime industry
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