Manara Law

Navigating the complexities of Libyan employment law and regulations can be challenging, but our knowledgeable and experienced team is here to guide you. With a strong track record in resolving employment disputes, we offer valuable counsel and strategic guidance to employers and employees. 

Our key accomplishments include:
 

Advising an international oil company on employee dismissals during an ongoing event of force majeure.

Representing an international company in complex employment and personal injury claims before Libyan courts.

Providing successful counsel to a major management consulting firm in claims brought by a consultant.

Guiding an international engineering company through employee dismissals, branch closure, and liquidation in Libya

Assisting an international energy company with employee dismissals, branch closure, and liquidation in Libya.

 We provide robust legal representation before courts, alternative dispute resolution tribunals, and regulatory authorities, ensuring your rights and interests are safeguarded throughout the process. Our range of services includes formal representation, expert witness support, due diligence, and document review. 

Our key accomplishments include:

• Successfully defending the General Electricity Company of Libya against a litigation claim by a local business.
• Assisting a European investor in overcoming regulatory challenges made by the Libyan government regarding the legality of its acquisition of a majority interest in a significant industrial project.
• Advising a major infrastructure firm on the declaration of force majeure and termination of contracts through Libyan courts.
• Providing legal support to a leading telecommunication company in addressing a potential dispute with tax authorities.
• Providing counsel to a prominent management consulting firm in addressing claims brought by one of its consultants.

General Business Law

We are a trusted partner for comprehensive business law advisory services. With our extensive experience and proven track record, we are go-to advisors in a wide range of business law matters. 

Our key accomplishments include:

• Advising and supporting an international oil services company in expanding its operations in Libya.
• Guiding an international oil company through the Libyan market entry process and branch opening.
• Assisting a leading European company in navigating the regulatory landscape of preservative agents under Libyan law. Advising a major Turkish company on the transfer of rights and receivables under Libyan law.
• Advising an international manpower services company on the entry into a construction and manpower contract with a Libyan industrial entity.

Corporate Law

Our team is dedicated to empowering our clients' corporate endeavours. We excel in advising on various corporate law matters, including the establishment, structuring, and restructuring of corporate entities. 

Our key accomplishments include:

• Assisting an international oil company in the sale of its stake and assets in a Libyan joint venture company.
• Supporting a major Middle Eastern technology investment firm in its initial public offering.
• Advising a prominent Libyan business on the intricacies of franchising laws.
• Advising and guiding an international oil services company in developing and expanding its operations in Libya.
• Supporting an international engineering company in the liquidation and closure of its branch in Libya.

Empowering Energy. Advancing Infrastructure. Delivering Projects.

With our profound expertise in energy, infrastructure, and projects, we are dedicated to realising your goals in these domains. Our team provides valuable advice and support tailored to your specific needs. 

Our key accomplishments include:

• Assisting an international chemicals company in the sale of its stake and assets in a Libyan joint venture company.
• Advising an international oil services company in developing and expanding its operations in Libya.
• Guiding an international non-government organisation in implementing a specific project in the field of transitional justice.
• Advising an international investment company in a major seaport development project.
• Spearheaded the development of draft legislation to establish a legal framework for public-private partnerships in Libya.

Investment Law

For foreign investors seeking opportunities in Libya, our team specialises in providing expert advice on investment law, helping you overcome both contentious and non-contentious issues. 

Our key accomplishments include:

• Advising a British investment company in a major seaport development project in Libya.
• Advising and guiding an international oil services company on entering the Libyan market and opening a branch there.
• Advising and supporting a Maltese investor on investment law and regulatory matters related to its industrial project in Libya.
• Advising various international companies on the legal framework of foreign investment in Libya.
• Advising various international companies on the opening of representative offices in Libya.

Compliance & Criminal Law

At Manara Law, we pride ourselves on offering expert guidance on compliance matters, criminal law, and the intricate world of anti-money laundering and anti-corruption regulations. With a deep understanding of criminal law and procedures, we provide strategic advice and representation whenever needed. 

Our key accomplishments include:

• Advising an international oil company on compliance requirements under Libyan laws and regulations.
• Assisting the International Criminal Court with insights into Libyan criminal laws and procedures.
• Guiding a European company in fulfilling its obligations under Libyan anti-corruption laws and regulations.
• Advising a high-profile investor on pursuing a defamation claim in Libyan courts.
• Providing legal guidance to a government body on the Libyan Penal Code.