Tumi Law Firm is 'well-respected', 'dedicated to providing a professional service', and is home to a 'professional and knowledgeable' team. The client roster includes global banks and embassies. Mohamed Tumi and Mazen Tumi are well-versed in handling contentious oil and gas matters, and Fairuz Smew fields expertise in tax matters. Adel Wardani regularly advises on banking disputes. Jasem Tunsi and Hannah Khllat are singled out for their contributions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘An international standard of service.'

  • ‘They are helpful to US companies that need to understand the Libyan legal system.'

  • ‘A well-respected firm with timely responses.'
  • ‘They are trusted advisors who take the time to understand our needs and goals.'
  • ‘Prompt replies and accurate answers.'
  • ‘Jasem Tunsi is responsive, and knowledgeable about local trade laws as well as international business practices.'

Key clients

  • General Electric Group
  • Mitsubishi Power Aero
  • Nokia
  • International Committee of the Red Cross
  • Salvo Grima
  • White & Case
  • Ericsson
  • Wintershell
  • Hollman Fenwick Williams (HFW)
  • Homberger
  • Suncor Energy
  • International Rescue Committee (IRC)
  • GIZ
  • Baker McKanzie
  • Freshfields
  • Dentons Europe
  • Alkorayef Petroleum Company
  • Al Tamimi & Co
  • Covington & Burling
  • Aramex
  • Fenwick & West LLP
  • Amec Foster Wheeler plc
  • Evershed Sutherland
  • Redengton Gulf FZE
  • Delloitte
  • SITA
  • Eni Gas
  • Alseba

Work highlights

  • Advised Wintershell on a $20 million acquisition.
  • Representing La Roche in an ongoing arbitration before the ICC.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mohamed Tumi, Mazen Tumi, Fairuz Smew, Adel Wardani  

Other key lawyers

Jasem Tunsi, Hannah Khllat