Zahaf Law Firm

Founding Partner: Dr Saleh Mohammed Zahaf

Managing Partner: Mr Mahmud Zahaf

Number of partners: 3 Number of lawyers including partners : 11

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Italian

Firm Overview:

As a full-service independent law firm, Zahaf & Partners has established itself as a focal resource for enterprises seeking guidance on all legal matters in Libya.

The Zahaf & Partners Law Firm has been lending its legal expertise to multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governmental entities by providing a wide range of services to local and international clients since 1990.

The firm prides itself on its commitment to delivering excellence to its clients by curating teams with extensive legal experience in various sectors of law. The team undergoes rigorous local and international training that equips them with the essential tools needed to successfully maintain this standard of excellence throughout the country’s turbulent political climate. International clients also benefit from working with a multi-lingual team that is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Italian. The firm strives to deliver high-calibre advisory services that utilise the firm’s in-depth knowledge of the local markets in Libya and reflect the client’s objectives.

Through its deep understanding of cross-border cultural and business practices, Zahaf & Partners Law Firm differentiates itself from the market with the dexterity needed to appropriately advise a diverse selection of clientele.

Main Areas of Practice:

Aviation & Defence

Construction

Education

Health Care & Pharmaceuticals

Heavy Industries

Information Technology

Insurance

Labour & Employment

Media & Entertainment

Mining & Metals

Oil & Gas

Real Estate & Urban Development

Telecommunications

Textiles

Transport

Utilities

Non-governmental Organizations

Banking & Finance:

3 partners; 3 senior associates based in Libya

■ Providing legal advice to local and foreign banks pertaining to digital financial services’ projects, and banking regulations in Libya

■ Obtaining and maintaining the relevant approvals from authorities concerning financial services provided in Libya

■ Drafting and advising on loan agreements

Key Clients: UniCredit, Western Union, MasterCard, Sahara Bank, Islamic Development Bank, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector.

Contact: Mr Mahmud Zahaf

Tel: 00218 21 3334636

Email: [email protected]

Construction:

3 partners; 3 senior associates, 2 senior consultants based in Libya

■ Assisting construction companies in satisfying their obligation to comply with Libyan regulations

■ Preparing contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and joint venture agreements

Key Clients: Ansaldo, China State Construction Company (“CCC”), Bilfinger, Apave, Turkmall, Samsung Construction

Contact: Mr Mahmud Zahaf

Tel: 00218 21 3334636

Email: [email protected]

Health Care & Pharmaceuticals:

3 partners, 2 senior associates earners based in Libya

■ Regularly counsel domestic and foreign clients on complex employee benefits field

■ Obtaining necessary licensing and credentialing from the Libyan Ministry of Health

■ Negotiating and preparing agreements between manufacturers and local distributor in the Libyan healthcare industry

Key Clients: Abbott, GlaxoSmithKline, Roche, Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar)

Contact: Mr Mahmud Zahaf

Tel: 00218 21 3334636

Email: [email protected]

Oil & Gas:

3 partners; 4 senior associates, 2 senior consultants based in Libya

■ Handling transactional, environmental, and regulatory matters

■ Counseling foreign companies operating in Libya concerning various issues relating to the Libyan market and dealing with the National Oil Corporation

■ Providing advice and assistance on matters relating to exploration and production concessions and licenses

■ Upstream and services contract negotiations

Key Clients: Sarir Oil Operations, EMAS, East China Holding Company

Contact: Mr Mahmud Zahaf

Tel: 00218 21 3334636

Email: [email protected]

Telecommunications:

3 partners; 2 senior associates based in Libya

■ Representing clients in transactions involving the purchase or sale of communications properties, mergers and acquisitions, and infrastructure development

■ Obtaining foreign ownership licensing and authorisations

Key Clients: ZTE, Alcatel, Nokia, Al-Jeel Jadid for telecommunications, Spotify

Contact: Mr Mahmud Zahaf

Tel: 00218 21 3334636

Email: [email protected]

Labour & Employment:

3 partners; 3 senior associates, 2 senior consultants earners based in Libya

■ Working with issues relating to employee benefits, termination, and work injuries

■ Assisting employers in obtaining work permits for non-national employees

■ Preparing internal regulations and employment contracts

Key Clients: SIG, China Oilfield Services Limited (‘COSL’), PUI, ACTED, SIG Combibloc Group AG

Contact: Mr Mahmud Zahaf

Tel: 00218 21 3334636

Email: [email protected]

Litigation:

3 partners; 2 senior associates, 4 associates based in Libya

■ Zahaf & Partners represents clients of all sizes from a variety of industries during all stages of litigation

Key Clients: The firm represents local and international companies in Libyan courts and arbitration inside Libya, with over 70 active court cases at the moments.

Contact: Mr Mahmud Zahaf

Tel: 00218 21 3334636

Email: [email protected]