Faris is a disputes lawyer admitted to the bars of New York, New Jersey, and Jordan. He advises clients on complex infrastructure and construction disputes, with a focus on contract interpretation, claims strategy, and arbitration proceedings. Faris has extensive experience advising complex international construction projects, including offshore wind, hydrogen, and subsea cable systems. His background in contract negotiation, and construction procurement contracts enables him to quickly identify contentious risk areas and effectively support clients across all phases of dispute resolution—from early claim framing to formal arbitration proceedings. Using analytical skills and clear written advocacy, Faris blends common and civil law insights to support clients across project lifecycles, from early risk analysis and drafting negotiations to post-completion dispute resolution.
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Advised on construction and investment arbitration cases, including:
- ICSID arbitration: A European construction entity that sued a North African state, based on a bilateral investment treaty (BIT)
- ICC arbitration: Claimant seeking damages exceeding $80 million for a chemical plant construction project in a GCC country
- Ad Hoc Arbitration under the Articles of Incorporation: A $150 million shareholders' accounts claim
- Member, drafting committee, 2017 BCDR-AAA Rules of Arbitration
- Member, drafting committee, 2019 BCDR-AAA Mediation Rules
- Member, drafting committee, 2021 BCDR Sports Arbitration Rules
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Member of the Bars of: New York, New Jersey, and Jordan