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Tumi Law Firm Offices
Tumi Law Firm
190 KHALED BEN WALED STREET
DAHRA
TRIPOLI
Libya
190 KHALED BEN WALED STREET
DAHRA
TRIPOLI
Libya
Tumi Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Libya > Leading firms Tier 1
Tumi Law Firm is 'well-respected', 'dedicated to providing a professional service', and is home to a 'professional and knowledgeable' team. The client roster includes global banks and embassies. Mohamed Tumi and Mazen Tumi are well-versed in handling contentious oil and gas matters, and Fairuz Smew fields expertise in tax matters. Adel Wardani regularly advises on banking disputes. Jasem Tunsi and Hannah Khllat are singled out for their contributions.Practice head(s):
Mohamed Tumi; Mazen Tumi; Fairuz Smew; Adel Wardani
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘An international standard of service.’
‘They are helpful to US companies that need to understand the Libyan legal system.’
‘A well-respected firm with timely responses.’
‘They are trusted advisors who take the time to understand our needs and goals.’
‘Prompt replies and accurate answers.’
‘Jasem Tunsi is responsive, and knowledgeable about local trade laws as well as international business practices.’
Key clients
General Electric Group
Mitsubishi Power Aero
Nokia
International Committee of the Red Cross
Salvo Grima
White & Case
Ericsson
Wintershell
Hollman Fenwick Williams (HFW)
Homberger
Suncor Energy
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
GIZ
Baker McKanzie
Freshfields
Dentons Europe
Alkorayef Petroleum Company
Al Tamimi & Co
Covington & Burling
Aramex
Fenwick & West LLP
Amec Foster Wheeler plc
Evershed Sutherland
Redengton Gulf FZE
Delloitte
SITA
Eni Gas
Alseba
Work highlights
- Advised Wintershell on a $20 million acquisition.
- Representing La Roche in an ongoing arbitration before the ICC.
Tumi Law Firm > Firm Profile
The firm: Upon the liberalization of the laws relating to private legal practices in Libya in the year 1990, Dr Mohamed A Tumi founded Tumi Law Firm. Tumi Law Firm has established cooperative relationships with several distinguished international law firms among them Dentons with whom the firm had an association for over a decade. Tumi Law Firm has grown to become the largest corporate law firm in the country and has built a national and international reputation in providing professional legal services within the State of Libya. The firm’s client base consists of some of the world’s leading corporate giants doing business with Libya. Moreover, the firm renders its legal services to the majority of the embassies, diplomatic missions and NGOs stationed in the country.
The firm is managed by the two partners, namely Dr Mohamed A. Tumi and Mr. Mazen M Tumi, retaining the most highly qualified and experienced attorneys to work in their legal consultations and litigation departments. In particular the members who are part of the legal consultation department have obtained postgraduate degrees from universities in Ireland, the UK, France, Italy the US and more. Our Legal Professionals are fluent in Arabic, English, Italian and French. The legal team is also supported by a dedicated secretarial and administrative team, an accountant, an IT specialist, a public relations officer and in-house public notary.
The team works in a relaxed environment in a modern and fully equipped five-story corporate office in downtown Tripoli. The office is equipped with a large library, three meeting rooms and a seminar room created for the comfort of the firm’s clients.
Areas of practice: The firm’s commitment to finding the best legal solution from the most accurate point of direction has contributed to its success. The firm attaches the same importance to all its practice areas regardless of the size of the sector. Tumi Law firm encompasses a wide variety of corporate matters including but not limited to the below:
Corporate law and business start-up: General corporate counselling regarding preferences and information about business entities, including partnerships, joint stock companies and limited liability companies, besides shareholder agreements and disputes. Experienced in incorporating all types of companies as well as registering branch offices.
Oil and gas (petroleum industry): Assisting and advising clients on Libyan Petroleum Law and the regulations thereof. Providing interpretation of clauses related to EPSA contracts (Exploration and Production Sharing Agreements) along with advice on the financing of oil rigs and dealings with the NOC (National Oil Corporation) and assistance with joint venture agreements in this field.
Litigation: Representation before all courts of law in Libya including the Supreme Court. Representation at various arbitration tribunal sittings as well as mediation services.
Local and international alternative dispute resolution: Expert testimony in arbitral proceedings and a team specialized in representing clients in the engagement of mediation as well as arbitration with ICC & UNCITRAL rules of procedure.
Insurance law: Representation and consultations concerning all matters arising from contracts for insurance, including policy coverage or cancellation and claim disputes, as well as advice on the insurance laws of 2005.
Labour law: Counsel on all types of employment contracts including employer/employee rights and obligations, as well as assistance in drafting of employment and training contracts together with mediation services for the resolution of disputes with employees.
Commercial law: advice on and drafting of agency agreements, joint venture agreements, memoranda of understanding and letters of intent. Assistance with the Libyan distribution law as well as shipping contracts, services contracts, commercial disputes and customs law.
Banking and finance law: Advice on the new banking and stock exchange laws as well as credit, debt and security laws. Substantial experience in banking litigation including letters of credit, letters of guarantee, fraud, cheques and loan agreements.
Intellectual property: A dedicated department which provides consultations as well as legal representation regarding issues pertaining to trademarks, patents and copyright.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Commerical Consultation | Dr. Huwaida Elfnayesh | Huwaida.elfnayesh@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Oil, gas and eneregy | Mr. Mazen Tumi | mmtumi@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Oil, gas and energy | Dr. Mohamed Tumi | mtumi@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Pharmaceuticals and Telecommunications | Mr. Jasem Tunsi | jasem.tunsi@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Construction and property | Mr. Hasan Al-Faqawi | hasan.alfaqawi@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Investment and insurance | Mr. Mazen Tumi | mmtumi@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Investment | Mrs. Fairuz Smew | fairuz.smew@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Banking and finance | Mr. Jasem Tunsi | jasem.tunsi@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Intellectual property | Ms. Maha Tera | maha.tera@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Labor and Intellectual property | Ms. Imtinan Alrwemed, | imtinan.alrwemed@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Litigation | Adel Wardani | adel.wardani@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Agency/distribution/franchise law | Dr. Huwaida Elfnayesh | Huwaida.elfnayesh@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Company formation and liquidation | Ms. Malak Ejledi | malak.ejledi@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Company formation and liquidation | Mrs. Fairuz Smew | fairuz.smew@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Mergers and acquisitions | Mr. Hasan Al-Faqawi | hasan.alfaqawi@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Mergers and acquisitions | Dr. Mohamed Tumi | mtumi@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Due diligence | Dr. Mohamed Tumi | mtumi@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Legalisation | Dr. Mohamed Tumi | mtumi@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Corporate immigration | Mrs. Fairuz Smew | fairuz.smew@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Tax | Dr. Rehab Ben Noba | info@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
| Debt collection and contracts review | Ms. Hannah Khllat | hannah.khllat@tumilawfirm.com | +218 (0) 91 001 6257 |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Zakria Abdalmomen | Legal Consultant with a speclization in international law and alternative dispute resolution. | View Profile |
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Mr Hasan Al-Faqawi | Senior legal Advisor Hasan specialized in (private law – civil – commercial… | View Profile |
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Ms Imtinan Alrwemed | As an Attorney, Ms. Alrwemed specializes in providing advice to a number… | View Profile |
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Mr Adel Alsharif | Senior Attorney Adel specialized in possesses extensive experience in civil and commercial… | View Profile |
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Mr Abduladim Attahar | Mr. Attahar is an Attorney licensed within the State of Libya as… | View Profile |
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Ms Fatima Ben Al-Fakih | Legal Consultant, Ms. Ben Al-Fakih currently consults as part of both our… | View Profile |
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Mr Ahmed Ben Dala | Mr. Ben Dala is an Attorney within our Litigation Department and is… | View Profile |
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Ms Noha Ben Garbeya | Attorney at Law Noha specialized in the field of criminal law and… | View Profile |
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Dr Rehab Ben Noba | Senior Associate Rehab is specialized in advising on finance and tax law,… | View Profile |
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Ms Malak Ejledi | Legal Consultant Malak experienced in negotiation, advocacy, problem solving, critical thinking and… | View Profile |
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Dr Huwaida Elfnayesh | Senior Associate Dr.Huwaida Specialized in advises many clients including corporate governance, private… | View Profile |
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Mr Omar Hasaneen | Legal Consultant Omar advises for many of our clients in a variety… | View Profile |
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Ms Hannah Khllat | Currently works as part of TLF’s bilingual consultation department, providing advice to… | View Profile |
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Mrs Fairuz Smew | Managing Senior Associate Fairuz specialized in Corporate and Commercial Law, Construction and… | View Profile |
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Ms Maha Tera | Attorney-at-Law, Maha is specialized in providing consultations to our clients in the… | View Profile |
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Dr Mohamed Tumi | Dr. Mohamed A. Tumi is the founding partner of the titular law… | View Profile |
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Mr Mazen M. Tumi | Mazen co-founded Tumi Law Firm to put his comprehensive understanding and experience… | View Profile |
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Mr Jasem Tunsi | Senior Counsel Jasem specialized in practice on advisory and contentious matters involving… | View Profile |
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Mr Adel Wardani | Adel Wardani is a senior Attorney in the Litigation Department. Specialized in… | View Profile |
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Mr Abdelrahman Younes | Mr. Younes is an Attorney in Libya as a member of the… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 22Languages
Arabic English Italian FrenchMemberships
Alliance of Business Lawyers US-Libyan Business Association International Bar Association Counsel-Alliance Association of European Attorneys Lex Arab (Association of Arab Business Lawyers) Libyan Bar AssociationOther
Contacts : Dr Mohamed A Tumi – founding partner (mtumi@tumilawfirm.com) Contacts : Mazen M Tumi – managing partner (mmtumi@tumilawfirm.com)Diversity
At Tumi Law Firm, we know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team. So, for us, inclusion and diversity are ingrained in who we are today because we know it’s what will get us to tomorrow. But our work is far from over. In fact, we continuously push for better.
We empower our team members to make an impact on our business and in the world. We foster a culture that is unconditionally inclusive, and in return ask that our people contribute all their differing perspectives, ideas, and experiences for one common purpose: to advance the way people live and work.
Our visionary founder, Dr. Tumi, instilled in us the understanding that doing good for society is a critical part of running a good business. That’s why we’ve always worked hard to make sure that our firm and business practices deliver benefits to people, our communities, and the planet.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive space for all our employees and extending this culture of inclusion into our work. At TLF, diversity and inclusion are integral to our mission.
We believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be elevated and intentionally integrated into our work. We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourages a sense of belonging.
At TLF we have the opportunity and the responsibility to create authentic, unforgettable experiences and services that capture the attentions of the people around the world. We are committed to doing that in a way that counts everybody in.
Our diversity initiatives and strategies are designed to attract, develop, and advance the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. Our distinctive approach to diversity is based on a belief that we each have a personal accountability for success in this area.
We provide our people with training and tools to help increase their awareness and understanding of differences and why they matter, so their actions can contribute to our inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
We embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, creating a culture of Equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.
To be engaged, you must feel included and valued. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role, business unit, language or country and is unified in our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results.
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