Handling oil and gas work as well as commercial law more broadly, Tumi Law Firm is sought out by international clients to establish a presence in Libya. The firm assists clients in securing tenders with the Libyan National Oil Corporation, participating in major oil exploration and drilling projects across the country, and routinely drafting contracts, negotiating with Libyan authorities, resolving banking challenges, and advising on matters such as employment regulations and land law. Leading the practice is Mohamed Tumi, based in Tripoli, who has arbitration expertise, and the firm also benefits from Mazen M. Tumi.
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- ‘Jasem Tunsi (Of Counsel) deserves special mention - he is very responsive and is diligent and thorough in his advice. He is a stand-out team member and provides partner-level advice.’
- ‘The Tumi team is one of the few law firms in the jurisdiction that provides international services.’
- ‘Ms Fairuz Smew was extremely attentive to the issues and provided pragmatic solutions.’
Key clients
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
- Turkish Airlines
- Four Brothers
- MIT IP
- Baker Hughes
- ARENDAL EJECUCION CONFIABLF JURIDICO
- SHIN & KIM LLC
- Sirti
- Infinera Limited
- Borr Drilling Land Support Limited
- Philip Morris International Inc
Work highlights
Representing Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in two cases, one before the Swani Court of First Instance and the other before Zawiya Court of Appeal.
Prepared a due diligence report for Arendal Mexico regarding the establishment of a Muhassa Company (Consortium) and its rules and regulations, with questions of assignment of credit rights, amounts allowed to be collected in foreign currency, restrictions on transferring funds abroad, customs limitations and exemptions, subcontracting, tax matters, governing law, and insurance.
Advised a Qatari-based company on a seaport concession agreement with a Libyan public authority, including legal and regulatory due diligence, on-site visits, and strategic guidance on contractual structuring and compliance with Libyan law.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Mohamed Tumi
Practice head
Mohamed Tumi; Mazen Tumi; Fairuz Smew; Adel Wardani
Other key lawyers
Jasem Tunsi