Lubna S. Katbeh, Partner
Professional Overview
Partner Lubna S. Katbeh is a practicing attorney with more than 17 years of experience in Palestine, working in legislative drafting, banking and finance, litigation, contracts, consultation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and project management of rule of law projects. Ms. Katbeh is the first Palestinian lawyer appointed as a Court Member at the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), representing Palestine 2012 – 2015. With extensive experience in legal structure, Ms. Katbeh is well acquainted with the local and international legal and judicial systems.
Academic & Teaching Experience
Ms. Katbeh also lectured at Birzeit University Institute of teaching classes such as ADR and Legal Drafting of Contracts for the Professional Diploma Program.
Banking & Financial Law Expertise
Previously working with the Palestinian Monetary Authority as Legal Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Directors, Ms. Katbeh was responsible for overseeing the drafting of major economic laws and regulations, including the 2010 Banking Law, the 2012 National Payment Law, the 2011 regulation on Licensing and Supervision on Micro-Finance Institutions, as well as the Central Bank Law draft. In addition to numerous other regulations and instructions pertaining banking, money exchange and microfinance.
Arbitration & International Practice
Ms. Katbeh is very involved with commercial arbitration representing clients in local, regional, and international arbitration, and lecturing at numerous forums and international conferences related to arbitration, trade and economic development. Since 2011 as head of the ICC – Palestine Arbitration commission Ms. Katbeh co-organized the Palestine International Arbitration Conference in cooperation with Pennsylvania State University, and led efforts for drafting the new draft Palestinian arbitration law.
Professional Associations & Advocacy
Empowering women in business, Ms. Katbeh is a member of the Arab Women Legal Network and the Business Women Forum.
Education & Languages
Ms. Katbeh holds an LLM in Banking and Financial Laws from the University of London, Queen Mary College, and a Post Graduate Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from the School of International Arbitration. She is member in the Palestinian Bar Association, fluent in Arabic and English.