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

Pierre Kayrouz

Chief Legal Officer
Maria Valeyeva

Maria Valeyeva

Chief Compliance Officer
Georges Touma

Georges Touma

Head Litigator
Carlos Rahme

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant
Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant
Sandy Y. Geagea

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant
Rita Semaan

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant
Jenifer Abu Nasr

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal
Muhammed Ali Charif

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel
Saeed Gaber

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst

Priya Bavanasi

Senior Corporate Lawyer
Lathamani Chandrashekar

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel
Professor Mark Engelman

Mark Engelman

Intellectual Property Barrister
Arka Navle

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel
Nashita Nazneen

Nashita Nazneen

Junior Corporate Counsel
Patricia Abi Mansour

Patricia Abi Mansour

Business Development Manager

Marium Razzaq

Solicitor

Parvathy Pavithran

HR and Document Controller

Chantal Elia Khawam

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