Eltumi Partners

Eltumi Partners Profile

Firm Overview:

Established in 2018 by Tarek Eltumi, Eltumi Partners (formerly Eltumi & Co.) is a premier law firm distinguished for its exceptional expertise in energy and infrastructure projects. With a robust track record of success, the firm operates from strategic EMEA locations in Libya, Bahrain, Amsterdam, and London, enabling it to handle large-scale international projects with agility and precision.

This strategic global presence empowers Eltumi Partners to deliver tailored legal solutions that meet the diverse needs of clients across various jurisdictions. By seamlessly integrating local insights with global reach, the firm ensures that its clients benefit from innovative and effective legal strategies. Under Tarek ElTumi's visionary leadership, supported by his extensive industry experience and profound legal acumen, Eltumi Partners excels in navigating complex legal landscapes and achieving clients' commercial and strategic objectives.

Firm Expertise:

Energy and Infrastructure: Eltumi Partners stands out as a specialist in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The firm excels in connecting markets across Libya, Europe, and the Middle East, and has successfully managed high-profile projects in these regions. Their extensive experience spans oil, gas, renewable energies, utilities, airports, and public housing projects, utilizing delivery models such as EPC, EPC+F, BOT/BOOT, and PPP/PFI.

Projects: Innovative financing structures, world-class bespoke legal documentation, and a deep understanding of commercial drivers are key to the success of large-scale, long-term energy and infrastructure projects. The firm understands these sectors inside-out, from the possibilities to the pitfalls, due to an extensive and successful track record in this area. Their clients have included sponsors, banks, government and administrative entities, and the projects have spanned both local and international spheres.

Dispute Resolution: Eltumi Partners is distinguished by its ability to handle complex disputes with conviction. The firm provides top-tier client service and market-leading advocacy, representing clients across trial, appellate, regulatory, and alternative dispute resolution tribunals, including the ICC. Their expertise extends to advising on compliance and regulatory requirements for dealings involving Libyan state-owned entities and navigating the international Libyan sanctions regime.

Transactions: The firm's transactional expertise is extensive, covering first-of-their-kind deals in both Libya and internationally. They have successfully advised international oil and gas companies, private equity firms, and contractors on corporate mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholders agreements, and project and asset finance. Eltumi Partners is particularly skilled in integrating conventional and Islamic finance principles into binding and enforceable obligations within the Libyan context.

Advisory: Eltumi Partners offers exceptional and strategic advice on navigating new and complex business environments. Their advisory services encompass regulatory matters, local laws and customs, and bridging gaps between common and civil law systems. The firm's precise, commercially sound, and accessible legal advice helps clients form astute views of their positions, ensuring they stay ahead in challenging markets.

Business Operation: As your business begins, or continues, to operate in and around Libya, it will face varying local logistical and operational needs, including everything from local licenses to consents and government permits. Eltumi Partners provides comprehensive and dedicated support to help manage these practical and legal aspects. They work on local permits, consents, and necessary legal structures, ensuring every detail is handled efficiently and commercially.