Procurement and supply chain

Procurement and supply chain operations are at the core of business continuity. At Kayrouz & Associates, we provide legal solutions that help clients secure contracts, manage risk, and ensure compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Practice Overview

Procurement processes must be efficient, compliant, and contractually sound. Our firm advises public and private sector clients on structuring procurement frameworks that meet regulatory obligations while supporting business goals.

We draft, negotiate, and review agreements with suppliers, contractors, and service providers—paying close attention to performance obligations, penalties, termination clauses, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Whether managing local vendors or complex cross-border supply chains, we help clients maintain clarity, reduce risk, and protect commercial interests.

In regulated sectors, our lawyers provide guidance on public procurement laws, tender procedures, and local content requirements. We also advise on import/export laws, customs issues, sanctions, and ESG-linked procurement mandates.

We work closely with internal procurement teams and compliance officers to ensure procurement strategies align with legal best practices and withstand regulatory scrutiny.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting and negotiating vendor and supply contracts
  • Public procurement and tender compliance
  • Import/export and cross-border transaction advisory
  • Contract risk allocation and enforcement
  • ESG, sanctions, and local content regulatory guidance
  • Legal audits of procurement processes
  • 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
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel

    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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