Treaty interpretation and sovereign relations

We advise states, state-owned entities, and private actors on treaty law and sovereign matters, helping clients navigate complex questions of interpretation, application, and intergovernmental relations.

Practice Overview

Kayrouz & Associates has extensive experience in matters involving treaty obligations, state responsibility, and the legal framework governing international relations. We assist both public and private sector clients in understanding the implications of bilateral and multilateral treaties, from trade and investment agreements to cooperation protocols and maritime boundaries.

Our international law team provides counsel on the interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of treaties, including advisory work for ministries, diplomatic missions, and international organisations. We offer legal analysis on whether domestic measures comply with treaty obligations and help resolve disputes arising from competing interpretations of international agreements.

In matters involving sovereign relations, we advise on issues such as diplomatic immunity, extraterritorial application of laws, and state recognition. We also support cross-border negotiations and communications between government entities, ensuring legal clarity and procedural integrity.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Interpretation and legal analysis of international treaties
  • Advising on state obligations and sovereign immunity
  • Drafting submissions to international tribunals and treaty bodies
  • Treaty compliance reviews for domestic legislation
  • Advising on state-to-state negotiations and disputes
  • Guidance on recognition, non-recognition, and diplomatic protocol
  • 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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