Sami Tannous is a partner based in Freshfields’ Dubai office. He is an international arbitration specialist focusing on international commercial arbitration and investor-state arbitration. Sami 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.

He has advised clients on disputes in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, banking, real estate, defence, travel, media, and construction. Before relocating to Dubai, Sami worked in Freshfields’ Paris office, and in London.