Risk and insurance review

Energy projects carry layered legal, financial, and operational risks. At Kayrouz & Associates, we help clients identify, allocate, and insure against those risks through clear legal analysis and tailored coverage strategies.

Practice Overview

Risk in the energy sector is unavoidable—but it can be anticipated, managed, and mitigated. At Kayrouz & Associates, we conduct detailed legal risk assessments for energy companies and review insurance frameworks to ensure they align with project realities and contractual obligations.

Our lawyers assist clients in evaluating risk exposure across project phases, from exploration and construction to operations and decommissioning. We advise on contractual clauses related to indemnity, liability limits, force majeure, and damages, ensuring these provisions support effective risk allocation and reduce exposure to claims.

We also work closely with insurers and brokers to review policies for adequacy, exclusions, and enforceability. Whether the issue concerns property damage, business interruption, professional liability, or environmental coverage, we help ensure clients are properly protected under both local and cross-border arrangements.

In contentious scenarios, we represent clients in disputes over denied coverage, policy interpretation, and insurer negotiations. Our goal is to secure favourable outcomes while preserving the commercial relationship where possible.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Reviewing EPC, O&M, and energy service agreements for risk allocation
  • Evaluating insurance coverage against contractual and regulatory needs
  • Advising on policy negotiation, renewal, and claims strategy
  • Drafting indemnity, liability, and force majeure provisions
  • Representing clients in disputes with insurers or third-party claimants

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
Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

Hanan Ahmed

Practicing Lawyer
Lathamani Chandrashekar

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel
Arka Navle

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel
Nashita Nazneen

Nashita Nazneen

Junior Corporate Counsel
Professor Mark Engelman

Mark Engelman

Intellectual Property Barrister
Rita Semaan

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant
Carlos Rahme

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant
Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant
Sandy Y. Geagea

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant
Saeed Gaber

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst
Muhammed Ali Charif

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel
Jenifer Abu Nasr

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal
Patricia Abi Mansour

Patricia Abi Mansour

Business Development Manager
Valakshmi Balasubramanian

Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

Operations Assistant
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