Energy sector commercial agreements

Energy projects rely on clear, enforceable agreements. At Kayrouz & Associates, we support clients in negotiating and managing commercial contracts that drive performance, reduce risk, and meet local regulatory standards.

Practice Overview

Commercial agreements in the energy sector must balance technical precision with regulatory compliance. Our team drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts across the energy value chain, including exploration, production, infrastructure development, transmission, and distribution.

We help clients secure favourable terms in EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contracts, O&M (operations and maintenance) agreements, offtake and supply deals, power purchase agreements, and infrastructure sharing arrangements. Each contract is structured to reflect the operational, financial, and legal complexities of energy projects in the UAE and GCC region.

In cross-border transactions, we ensure agreements align with international standards while satisfying domestic energy regulations and risk allocation frameworks. Our lawyers work closely with project engineers, technical advisors, and financial stakeholders to ensure all commercial terms are fully aligned with delivery expectations.

We also assist clients in contract interpretation and enforcement, especially in matters involving delays, cost overruns, force majeure, or underperformance by counterparties.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting and negotiation of EPC, O&M, and PPA contracts
  • Vendor and subcontractor agreements
  • Supply and offtake contract structuring
  • Infrastructure and access agreements
  • Risk allocation and indemnity drafting
  • Contract enforcement and dispute management
  • 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

    Göksu Öznergiz

    Associate

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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