Jennifer Keyrouz

Counsel

T : +33 1 42 60 04 31
M : +33 6 15653545/+971 50 7058307
jkeyrouz@saas-law.com

Saifi 311 Building, 145, Place Gebran Tuéni, Beirut 1100 2070.

B01_G19, Service Block. Al Hulaila Industrial Zone-FZ, Ras Al-Khaimah.

Jennifer Keyrouz is Counsel at the international arbitration practice at SAAS, where she has advised clients since 2013. Prior to joining the firm, she trained and practised at leading global law firms in Paris. Jennifer has over a decade of experience representing corporations, governments and state entities in high-value commercial, investment and construction disputes across Europe, the Middle East and the GCC. She has acted as counsel in numerous arbitrations with a particular focus on commercial, construction, energy, and white-collar matters. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, she also sits as arbitrator, having been appointed in ICC, DIAC, and LAMC proceedings. She is a member of the International Bar Association, ArbitralWomen, the ICC UAE and ICC Lebanon Arbitration Committees and CIArb London.
Experience as Counsel ICC arbitration exceeding 200 million dollars between an aircraft and helicopters manufacturer and its agent regarding the sale of commercial and military airplanes to a GCC country and involving issues of wrongful termination as well as allegations of corruption and bribery (Seat Paris, French law) ICC arbitration opposing a cybersecurity and surveillance company to a GCC country in a dispute amounting to 60 million dollars. ICC arbitration amounting to 40 million dollars between a Lebanese-Qatari JV and a Qatari developer regarding a FIDIC dispute under Qatari law (Seat Paris, Qatari Law). ICC arbitration amounting to 35 million dollars between an aircraft manufacturer and a real estate fund in a shareholder’s dispute involving minority veto rights, gridlock and termination (Seat Paris, French law.) ICC arbitration proceedings regarding a dispute between a French automobile manufacturer and its Turkish subcontractor (Seat Paris, French law). ICSID arbitration (ICSID Case No. ARB/07/12 - jurisdictional phase) against the Government of Lebanon under the Lebanese-Italian BIT in relation with an infrastructure project. Potential ICSID arbitration between a Spanish investor and the Government of Lebanon under the Lebanese-Spanish BIT in relation with a tender for the construction of a Power Station in North Lebanon. Potential ICSID arbitration exceeding 200 million dollars between a Kuwaiti investor and the Government of Iraq in relation with the BOT contract of one of Iraq’s airports. DIAC arbitration proceedings between a Lebanese franchisor and UAE franchisee related to a dispute in the hotels and restaurants industry (Seat Dubai, UAE law) BCCI arbitration proceedings regarding a FIDIC construction dispute between a Lebanese contractor and a real estate developer (Seat Beirut, Lebanese law). BCCI arbitration proceedings between a Lebanese franchisor and a Kuwaiti franchisee related to a dispute in the food and beverage industry (Seat Beirut, Kuwaiti laws). BCCI arbitration proceedings between a Lebanese film production company and a French film director and producer concerning a dispute in relation with a film production agreement (Seat Beirut, Lebanese law). Experience as Arbitrator Sole Arbitrator appointed by the BCCI in a franchise dispute between two Lebanese entities in the wellness industry. (Seat Beirut, Lebanese Law) Experience as Administrative Secretary ICC construction arbitration exceeding 30 million USD between Bahraini and Korean Party and Dubai parties in Qatar (Doha, Qatari law). ICC arbitration proceedings in a multi-party dispute exceeding 25 million USD between Egyptian, UAE and Canadian parties in the luxury hotels industry (Cairo, Egyptian law). ICC complex arbitration in a 20 million USD banking dispute involving multi-party and non-signatories’ issues (Dubai, UAE law). ICC arbitration related to a construction dispute between Dubai based parties (Seat Dubai, UAE law). ICC arbitration between Iranian and UAE parties regarding the sale in India of oil and gas derivatives originating from Iran and involving embargo issues (Seat Paris, Swiss Law and international sales law). ICC arbitration between a Lebanese music production company and a French music provider regarding a digital internet music distribution agreement (Seat UAE, Swiss, UAE and Lebanese law). ICC arbitration related to a dispute between a Saudi Arabian company and a Kuwaiti company over a luxury fast food concept (Seat Geneva, Luxembourg Law).
She co-drafted an article about ‘Disqualifying Counsel for Conflict of Interest in International Arbitration: Tribunals’ Powers and Limits’ published in the Brazilian Arbitration Journal, Issue 46. She assisted in drafting an overview about arbitration case law in Arab countries published in Les Cahiers de l'Arbitrage, vol. 4, 2010, pages 1207-1224.
- Beirut Bar Association.
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Fellow).
- International Chamber of Commerce Young Arbitrators Forum (ICC YAF).
- ArbitralWomen.
French, English, Arabic

Jennifer Keyrouz

Counsel

T : +33 1 42 60 04 31
M : +33 6 15653545/+971 50 7058307
jkeyrouz@saas-law.com

ADDRESS

Saifi 311 Building, 145, Place Gebran Tuéni, Beirut 1100 2070.

B01_G19, Service Block. Al Hulaila Industrial Zone-FZ, Ras Al-Khaimah.

Jennifer Keyrouz is Counsel at the international arbitration practice at SAAS, where she has advised clients since 2013. Prior to joining the firm, she trained and practised at leading global law firms in Paris. Jennifer has over a decade of experience representing corporations, governments and state entities in high-value commercial, investment and construction disputes across Europe, the Middle East and the GCC. She has acted as counsel in numerous arbitrations with a particular focus on commercial, construction, energy, and white-collar matters. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, she also sits as arbitrator, having been appointed in ICC, DIAC, and LAMC proceedings. She is a member of the International Bar Association, ArbitralWomen, the ICC UAE and ICC Lebanon Arbitration Committees and CIArb London.
Experience as Counsel ICC arbitration exceeding 200 million dollars between an aircraft and helicopters manufacturer and its agent regarding the sale of commercial and military airplanes to a GCC country and involving issues of wrongful termination as well as allegations of corruption and bribery (Seat Paris, French law) ICC arbitration opposing a cybersecurity and surveillance company to a GCC country in a dispute amounting to 60 million dollars. ICC arbitration amounting to 40 million dollars between a Lebanese-Qatari JV and a Qatari developer regarding a FIDIC dispute under Qatari law (Seat Paris, Qatari Law). ICC arbitration amounting to 35 million dollars between an aircraft manufacturer and a real estate fund in a shareholder’s dispute involving minority veto rights, gridlock and termination (Seat Paris, French law.) ICC arbitration proceedings regarding a dispute between a French automobile manufacturer and its Turkish subcontractor (Seat Paris, French law). ICSID arbitration (ICSID Case No. ARB/07/12 - jurisdictional phase) against the Government of Lebanon under the Lebanese-Italian BIT in relation with an infrastructure project. Potential ICSID arbitration between a Spanish investor and the Government of Lebanon under the Lebanese-Spanish BIT in relation with a tender for the construction of a Power Station in North Lebanon. Potential ICSID arbitration exceeding 200 million dollars between a Kuwaiti investor and the Government of Iraq in relation with the BOT contract of one of Iraq’s airports. DIAC arbitration proceedings between a Lebanese franchisor and UAE franchisee related to a dispute in the hotels and restaurants industry (Seat Dubai, UAE law) BCCI arbitration proceedings regarding a FIDIC construction dispute between a Lebanese contractor and a real estate developer (Seat Beirut, Lebanese law). BCCI arbitration proceedings between a Lebanese franchisor and a Kuwaiti franchisee related to a dispute in the food and beverage industry (Seat Beirut, Kuwaiti laws). BCCI arbitration proceedings between a Lebanese film production company and a French film director and producer concerning a dispute in relation with a film production agreement (Seat Beirut, Lebanese law). Experience as Arbitrator Sole Arbitrator appointed by the BCCI in a franchise dispute between two Lebanese entities in the wellness industry. (Seat Beirut, Lebanese Law) Experience as Administrative Secretary ICC construction arbitration exceeding 30 million USD between Bahraini and Korean Party and Dubai parties in Qatar (Doha, Qatari law). ICC arbitration proceedings in a multi-party dispute exceeding 25 million USD between Egyptian, UAE and Canadian parties in the luxury hotels industry (Cairo, Egyptian law). ICC complex arbitration in a 20 million USD banking dispute involving multi-party and non-signatories’ issues (Dubai, UAE law). ICC arbitration related to a construction dispute between Dubai based parties (Seat Dubai, UAE law). ICC arbitration between Iranian and UAE parties regarding the sale in India of oil and gas derivatives originating from Iran and involving embargo issues (Seat Paris, Swiss Law and international sales law). ICC arbitration between a Lebanese music production company and a French music provider regarding a digital internet music distribution agreement (Seat UAE, Swiss, UAE and Lebanese law). ICC arbitration related to a dispute between a Saudi Arabian company and a Kuwaiti company over a luxury fast food concept (Seat Geneva, Luxembourg Law).
She co-drafted an article about ‘Disqualifying Counsel for Conflict of Interest in International Arbitration: Tribunals’ Powers and Limits’ published in the Brazilian Arbitration Journal, Issue 46. She assisted in drafting an overview about arbitration case law in Arab countries published in Les Cahiers de l'Arbitrage, vol. 4, 2010, pages 1207-1224.
- Beirut Bar Association.
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Fellow).
- International Chamber of Commerce Young Arbitrators Forum (ICC YAF).
- ArbitralWomen.
French, English, Arabic

Jennifer Keyrouz

Counsel

CONTACT

T : +33 1 42 60 04 31
M : +33 6 15653545/+971 50 7058307
jkeyrouz@saas-law.com

ADDRESS

Saifi 311 Building, 145, Place Gebran Tuéni, Beirut 1100 2070.

B01_G19, Service Block. Al Hulaila Industrial Zone-FZ, Ras Al-Khaimah.

Jennifer Keyrouz is Counsel at the international arbitration practice at SAAS, where she has advised clients since 2013. Prior to joining the firm, she trained and practised at leading global law firms in Paris. Jennifer has over a decade of experience representing corporations, governments and state entities in high-value commercial, investment and construction disputes across Europe, the Middle East and the GCC. She has acted as counsel in numerous arbitrations with a particular focus on commercial, construction, energy, and white-collar matters. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, she also sits as arbitrator, having been appointed in ICC, DIAC, and LAMC proceedings. She is a member of the International Bar Association, ArbitralWomen, the ICC UAE and ICC Lebanon Arbitration Committees and CIArb London.
Experience as Counsel ICC arbitration exceeding 200 million dollars between an aircraft and helicopters manufacturer and its agent regarding the sale of commercial and military airplanes to a GCC country and involving issues of wrongful termination as well as allegations of corruption and bribery (Seat Paris, French law) ICC arbitration opposing a cybersecurity and surveillance company to a GCC country in a dispute amounting to 60 million dollars. ICC arbitration amounting to 40 million dollars between a Lebanese-Qatari JV and a Qatari developer regarding a FIDIC dispute under Qatari law (Seat Paris, Qatari Law). ICC arbitration amounting to 35 million dollars between an aircraft manufacturer and a real estate fund in a shareholder’s dispute involving minority veto rights, gridlock and termination (Seat Paris, French law.) ICC arbitration proceedings regarding a dispute between a French automobile manufacturer and its Turkish subcontractor (Seat Paris, French law). ICSID arbitration (ICSID Case No. ARB/07/12 - jurisdictional phase) against the Government of Lebanon under the Lebanese-Italian BIT in relation with an infrastructure project. Potential ICSID arbitration between a Spanish investor and the Government of Lebanon under the Lebanese-Spanish BIT in relation with a tender for the construction of a Power Station in North Lebanon. Potential ICSID arbitration exceeding 200 million dollars between a Kuwaiti investor and the Government of Iraq in relation with the BOT contract of one of Iraq’s airports. DIAC arbitration proceedings between a Lebanese franchisor and UAE franchisee related to a dispute in the hotels and restaurants industry (Seat Dubai, UAE law) BCCI arbitration proceedings regarding a FIDIC construction dispute between a Lebanese contractor and a real estate developer (Seat Beirut, Lebanese law). BCCI arbitration proceedings between a Lebanese franchisor and a Kuwaiti franchisee related to a dispute in the food and beverage industry (Seat Beirut, Kuwaiti laws). BCCI arbitration proceedings between a Lebanese film production company and a French film director and producer concerning a dispute in relation with a film production agreement (Seat Beirut, Lebanese law). Experience as Arbitrator Sole Arbitrator appointed by the BCCI in a franchise dispute between two Lebanese entities in the wellness industry. (Seat Beirut, Lebanese Law) Experience as Administrative Secretary ICC construction arbitration exceeding 30 million USD between Bahraini and Korean Party and Dubai parties in Qatar (Doha, Qatari law). ICC arbitration proceedings in a multi-party dispute exceeding 25 million USD between Egyptian, UAE and Canadian parties in the luxury hotels industry (Cairo, Egyptian law). ICC complex arbitration in a 20 million USD banking dispute involving multi-party and non-signatories’ issues (Dubai, UAE law). ICC arbitration related to a construction dispute between Dubai based parties (Seat Dubai, UAE law). ICC arbitration between Iranian and UAE parties regarding the sale in India of oil and gas derivatives originating from Iran and involving embargo issues (Seat Paris, Swiss Law and international sales law). ICC arbitration between a Lebanese music production company and a French music provider regarding a digital internet music distribution agreement (Seat UAE, Swiss, UAE and Lebanese law). ICC arbitration related to a dispute between a Saudi Arabian company and a Kuwaiti company over a luxury fast food concept (Seat Geneva, Luxembourg Law).
She co-drafted an article about ‘Disqualifying Counsel for Conflict of Interest in International Arbitration: Tribunals’ Powers and Limits’ published in the Brazilian Arbitration Journal, Issue 46. She assisted in drafting an overview about arbitration case law in Arab countries published in Les Cahiers de l'Arbitrage, vol. 4, 2010, pages 1207-1224.
- Beirut Bar Association.
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Fellow).
- International Chamber of Commerce Young Arbitrators Forum (ICC YAF).
- ArbitralWomen.
French, English, Arabic