Infrastructure and mega projects

We provide legal support for large-scale infrastructure and mega projects across the Middle East, advising on every stage from project structuring to execution and dispute resolution.

Practice Overview

At Kayrouz & Associates, we guide clients through the legal complexities of infrastructure development and high-value construction initiatives. Our team advises sponsors, developers, investors, and public authorities on project finance, regulatory approvals, and risk allocation in major infrastructure and public-private partnership (PPP) projects.

We assist with drafting and negotiating construction contracts, concession agreements, joint venture frameworks, and financing documents. Our lawyers are experienced in navigating multi-stakeholder projects, aligning legal strategy with operational, financial, and policy requirements.

Our clients include developers of energy plants, transportation networks, utilities, and smart city infrastructure. We provide proactive counsel throughout the project lifecycle, anticipating legal issues and safeguarding delivery timelines and investment outcomes.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting EPC, BOT, BOOT, and concession agreements
  • Advising on PPP frameworks and regulatory approvals
  • Structuring joint ventures and project consortiums
  • Managing land acquisition, zoning, and permitting
  • Dispute resolution and claims management during construction
  • Advising on ESG, local content, and sustainability requirements

Meet Our Team

Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
Pierre Kayrouz
Chief Legal Officer
Maria Valeyeva
Chief Compliance Officer
Georges Touma
Head Litigator
Hanan Ahmed
Practicing Lawyer
Lathamani Chandrashekar
Senior Corporate Counsel
Arka Navle
Corporate Counsel
Nashita Nazneen
Junior Corporate Counsel
Mark Engelman
Intellectual Property Barrister
Rita Semaan
Legal Consultant
Carlos Rahme
Senior Legal Consultant
Souhad Al Ghorayeb
Senior Legal Consultant
Sandy Geagea
Legal Consultant
Saeed Gaber
Legal Research Analyst
Muhammed Ali Charif
Junior Legal Counsel
Jenifer Abu Nasr
Paralegal
Patricia Abi Mansour
Business Development Manager
Varalakshmi Balasubramanian
Operations Assistant
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