Itkan Law > Tripoli, Libya > Firm Profile
Itkan Law Offices
95, 9th Floor, Tripoli Tower
PO. Box: 91780
TRIPOLI
Libya
Itkan Law > The Legal 500 Rankings
Libya > Leading firms Tier 1
Itkan Law acts for a mix of domestic and international clients and has expertise advising on corporate, oil and gas, employment, and investment matters. It also has a burgeoning IP law practice, advising the Libyan government on the regulations in this area. The team also has strong links with international firms, with particularly strong links to the Italian, Turkish and UK legal markets. Founder Albudery Shariha leads the team and is a key name for advisory services. The firm is also known for its top-notch dispute resolution offering, which is led by Husam Riany.Practice head(s):
Albudery Shariah; Husam Riany; Huda Tulti
Testimonials
‘They have good experience and diversity.’
‘Individuals are all smart and knowledgeable.’
‘Itkan is a top-class outfit. International class lawyers who are a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Albudery Shariha and Hulda Tulti are top class operators. Albudery is an international transactional advisor. Hulda is a very wise litigator and counsel.’
‘Itkan’s team is very professional, they are very friendly, open and honest. All tasks done by time, their quick response to all my enquires made me very satisfied with them.’
Their performance, hardworking and most importantly their quick response to my emails. Mr Albudiri is one of the best individuals.’
‘It combines top-rank senior expertise with an organized and businesslike approach to matter management.’
‘Albudery Shariha is Libya’s top international lawyer, thanks to his unique profile which combines decades of experience in the inner circle of Libyan institutions with experience as a partner of an international law firm (including a stint based in London). He is very knowledgeable about both the legal and practical aspects of operating in Libya, is very responsive and takes a highly proactive and problem-solving approach to client matters.’
Key clients
Piage
Anas
SPX Middle East FZE
Pfizer
Wade Adams Constructions L.L.C
Control Risk
Aujan
Bonne & Schmitt
AUCC v SSB AA (Arab Union Contracting Company- AUCC)
Work highlights
- Advising ANAS S.p.A on a $3bn project of the Libyan Coastal Highway.
- Advised the Libyan Investment Authority on concluding the sale of Abu Layla Tower, worth $120m.
- Advised Piage on establishing its presence in Libya, contracting with GECOL, valued at $100m.
Itkan Law > Firm Profile
Itkan Law is an independent law firm established in Tripoli, Libya, in 2005. The firm brings together some of the most experienced legal practitioners and scholars in Libya. In addition to our head offices in Tripoli, we have just launched our first regional office in Benghazi in July 2020.
Founded by Mr Albudery Shariha, whose former posts include partner at Clyde and Co. between 2012 and 2016, and General Counsel at the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) since 2007. Albudery has nurtured an extensive network of regional and international affiliates, offering expert legal advice and professional services to multinational corporate client and international governments on a broad range of complex cross-jurisdictional matters arising under Libyan law.
We cooperate with several national and international networks of affiliated legal professionals; with access to extensive strategic and operational resources. Our team has considerable experience working with leading multinational law firms on cross jurisdictional cases concerning both private and state entities in Libya. We have been appointed by various government legal departments as legal experts on high profile cases regarding Libyan jurisdiction. We are also members of the advisory board to the Libyan Centre for international Commercial Arbitration.
Our team hails from all of Libya’s regions. Our barristers, lawyers and consultants have over 200 years of combined legal experience, including a former supreme court justice and director of public prosecution. Our partners are admitted before all courts of law in the State of Libya, including the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Our client base includes Fortune500 companies, Silicon Valley heavyweights, State Legal departments of G20 nations, and other corporate clients from around the world.
The team is active in academic and humanitarian fields, whether contributing to reputable publications such as the Bloomberg International Tax Guide and LexisNexis MENA Business Law Review, or supporting EU efforts to tackle human trafficking and illegal migration in Libya, among various other noteworthy initiatives. The team has previously worked with the Cyrus R. Vance Centre for International Justice and Clifford Chance on the Vance Centre Environment Programme. This was a comprehensive research programme on the Right to a Healthy Environment with the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advice & Consultation | Albudery Shariha | albudery.shariha@itkan.ly | |
| Advice & Consultation | Huda Tulti | huda.tulti@itkan.ly | |
| Litigation | Husam Riany | husam.riany@itkan.ly | |
| General Enquiry | Aisha Belgasim | aisha.belgasim@itkan.ly | |
| General Enquiry | Thoraya Elshaikh | thoraya.elshaihk@itkan.ly | +218 91 484 60 00 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mr Albudery Shariha | Chairman & Founding Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Partner : 4 Consultant : 6 Associate : 3 Junior Associate : 1 Paralegal : 2Languages
Arabic English French TurkishMemberships
Arab Union of Lawyers Libyan Bar AssociationClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Sufian Alhaj
COMPANY/FIRM: Libyan Investment Authority (LIA)
TESTIMONIAL: “We are pleased to have Itkan Law on our side. They are the epitome of excellence and efficiency. Their knowledge and transparency is limitless. The team offers clients optimum care and unwavering commitment. They are strategic and intuitive. By hiring Itkan Law, clients are acquiring outstanding service from an outstanding team. Itkan law is a powerful ally.”
CLIENT: Robin Pickworth
COMPANY/FIRM: Kerman & Co (Armstrong Teasdale)
TESTIMONIAL: “I am pleased to recommend Itkan Law Firm. They provide a “best in class” service for all matters of Libyan Law. They are strategic and trusted commercial advisors to many prestigious Libyan and international clients. Their disputes team packs a very large punch and has excellent technical knowledge. Their lawyers are friendly and a pleasure to work with. I highly commend them.”
CLIENT: Amir Kordvani
COMPANY/FIRM: CMS (UAE) LLP
TESTIMONIAL: “The team at Itkan are experienced and professional. We have found them very helpful in terms of availability and technical skills. Mr Albudery Shariha is a distinguished Libyan lawyer with in-depth knowledge of various laws, regulations, court decisions, and legislations which is extremely important in a challenging market where information is not easily accessible. All of this makes Itkan reliable and the go-to-firm for us in Libya.”
CLIENT: Federica Ribechi
COMPANY/FIRM: Anas (GRUPPO FS ITALIANE)
TESTIMONIAL: “Itkan law firm is technically competent, rigorous, and customer oriented.”
CLIENT: Michael Bosco
COMPANY/FIRM: Bosco & Associates
TESTIMONIAL: “you [Albudery Shariha] have already built Libya’s leading law firm but the best is still to come. As you continue implementing your vision of building Libya’s first national full service law firm by 2024, your position in the market will only get stronger.
You and your team can always be relied upon for effective legal advice combined with savvy insight into the political realities on the ground, delivered in a highly responsive way with great attention to client service. In short, Itkan Law is clearly the best option for international clients who need high-end and timely Libyan legal advice.”
CLIENT: Abdulwahab Shagluf
COMPANY/FIRM: Libyan Center for International Commercial Arbitration
TESTIMONIAL: “Itkan literally means perfection in Arabic, and perfection is what Itkan Law strives for in the consultation services it provides. I would not hesitate to recommend Itakn to whoever is in need of assistance on legal matters related to business in Libya.”
Spotlights
LIBYA
At Itkan, we believe that lawyers are key agents of social change who have a responsibility to promote innovation, sustainability and economic and social development. Therefore, in order to become the law firm that can best help our clients – and our own people – prepare for and shape the future of Libya, we believe that we must break free from the traditional models that currently dominate the Libyan legal market.
- We aim to become Libya’s first truly national full-service law firm, building on our existing presence in London, Tripoli and Benghazi to cover all major business centres and practice areas.
- We aim to become Libya’s first truly digitalized law firm, creating a technology platform to automate routine tasks and processes so that our professionals can focus more on value-added client services and their own professional development.
- We aim to become Libya’s first true legal partnership, ensuring that all of our professionals will have an equity stake in our business because we believe that this will help us attract the best young legal talent, promote an equitable workplace and sustain our growth far into the future.
- We aim to become Libya’s most socially responsible law firm. We have always been committed to having a positive impact on both our local communities and the wider world and we recently became the first Libyan firm to require its professionals to spend specific time on social impact and pro bono activities.
The transformation of Libya is far from over, and our mission is to help our clients successfully navigate the many opportunities and threats that will emerge from this ongoing transformation, in whatever directions it may go.
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