Pre-litigation dispute resolution

Resolving disputes before they escalate is often the most strategic path. At Kayrouz & Associates, we help energy sector clients navigate pre-litigation options that protect commercial interests and preserve relationships.

Practice Overview

Energy projects frequently encounter operational challenges that can lead to disagreements between stakeholders, contractors, regulators, or joint venture partners. Addressing these issues early—before formal litigation—is often more cost-effective and less disruptive to ongoing operations.

Our team assists in identifying potential disputes at their earliest stages and crafting tailored strategies for resolution. We engage in structured negotiations, lead settlement talks, and represent clients in mediations or arbitrations, always with a view to safeguarding commercial viability and legal position.

We bring a deep understanding of the energy sector’s regulatory landscape and technical demands, allowing us to bridge legal and operational considerations. Our lawyers work alongside engineers, project managers, and financial analysts to untangle root causes and achieve settlements grounded in facts and industry norms.

When necessary, we prepare our clients for possible escalation by preserving key evidence, documenting communications, and identifying early litigation risks—giving our clients a stronger position whether or not disputes proceed to court.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Legal review and assessment of emerging disputes
  • Mediation, conciliation, and arbitration representation
  • Negotiation of settlement agreements
  • Liaison with regulators and affected third parties
  • Strategic advice on dispute avoidance and risk management
  • Pre-litigation evidence gathering and documentation
  • 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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