With many decades of legal experience and a proven record as an expert witness on Libyan law, including commercial, administrative, maritime, and oil and gas, my testimony is objective, well-researched, and courtroom-ready to help legal teams present their strongest case.

I specialize in translating complex legal and technical issues into clear, persuasive insights that judges and juries can readily understand. My work is grounded in:

• Unbiased analysis supported by verifiable evidence
• Extensive trial and deposition experience
• Timely, professional communication with clients

Whether you need case evaluation, expert reports, or testimony, I bring the precision of an experienced attorney and the clarity of a skilled communicator to every matter I handle.

NOTABLE EXPERIENCE

Dr. Karbal’s extensive experience includes:

Expert Legal Witness:

• Dr. Mohamed Karbal served as an expert legal witness on Libyan law in a rendition case brought by a Libyan against the British government (Straw & others).
• Dr. Mohamed Karbal served as an expert witness on Libyan law in Tekfen-TML Joint Venture v. Man-made River.
• Advised on multiple cases involving bilateral investment treaty disputes, which were tried before the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, France, and Geneva, Switzerland, with each case ere the valued over USD 300 million.
• Served as an expert legal witness on Libyan maritime law before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Arbitration

• Dr. Karbal served as a sole arbitrator in construction claims heard before the London Court of Arbitration, the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation & Arbitration Center (ADCCA).

Oil & Gas

• Advises national oil companies across multiple jurisdictions on Libyan oil & gas and energy laws.

Publications

• Libya’s Oil Contract System: From Pre-Discovery Hardship to the Next EPSA GenerationAugust 23, 2024
  Libyan Oil Contracts By Dr. Mohamed Karbal, Managing Partner at Karbal & Co. Understanding how Libya structures petroleum rights requires historical context. Fiscal terms, state participation, and negotiation posture did not emerge in a vacuum; they evolved from poverty at independence, rapid resource nationalism, and the institutional role assumed later by the National Oil CorporationContinue reading “Libya’s Oil Contract System: From Pre-Discovery Hardship to the Next EPSA Generation”
• Libyan Investment Law: Foreign Oil Companies-Oil & Gas Lawyer libyaJanuary 24, 2024
  Libyan Investment Law: Foreign Oil Companies- Gas and Oil Law firms Libya Libyan Investment Law By Dr. Mohamed Karbal– Laws Of Libya Libyan Investment Law: Libya is not only notorious of being one of the toughest Middle East countries in enacting oil regulations but also is known for its rigorous negotiation tactics. The Libyan PetroleumContinue reading “Libyan Investment Law: Foreign Oil Companies-Oil & Gas Lawyer libya”
• Rebalancing Administrative Contracts under Libyan LawOctober 23, 2023
  Rebalancing Administrative Contracts under Libyan Law by Dr. Mohamed Karbal Dr. Mohamed Karbal is licensed to practice law in Libya, New York, and Washington, D.C., and served as an expert witness on Libyan law on various international cases involving Libyan Administrative law. Under the Libyan Civil Code, a Libyan tribunal is empowered to adjust orContinue reading “Rebalancing Administrative Contracts under Libyan Law”