Sami TANNOUS

Sami is a Middle East disputes specialist focusing on investor-state and international commercial arbitration.

He has represented clients in international arbitrations under all major arbitration rules including the ICC, LCIA, ICSID, DIAC, SCC and UNCITRAL rules, with seats in London, Paris, Dubai, DIFC, Geneva, The Hague and Washington, and also sits as arbitrator.

Sami has advised and represented clients on disputes in a broad range of industry sectors, including oil and gas, banking, real estate, defence, travel, media, and construction.

Sami has spent a decade in the Middle East, based in Dubai. Before relocating to Dubai, Sami worked in Freshfields’ Paris office, and in London.