Louay Shnoudi
I am a legal advisor with over 14 years of experience in Syrian law, specializing in civil and commercial company law, associations, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. In addition to my role as co-founder of Mouhamina Law Firm, I serve as a legal advisor at Karam Shaar Advisory Ltd., where I work with local and international private companies, NGOs, and international organizations to support compliance, governance, and effective legal strategies.
I have contributed to legislative reforms through committees amending key Syrian laws, including the Penal Code, the Personal Status Law, and the Anti-Begging Law. Beyond my professional practice, I am actively engaged in civil society, having founded and supported several initiatives. I am passionate about legal education, dialogue, and peacebuilding, and I believe in the law as a tool to empower individuals and communities toward a fairer and more stable future.
Who Are We ?
Karam Shaar Advisory is a New Zealand-based limited-liability consulting company. We focus on Syria’s economy and politics, covering topics ranging from macroeconomics, monetary economics, energy, aid, conflict economics, actor mapping, and sanctions. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of international organizations, governments, NGOs, and the private sector.
Led by Dr. Karam Shaar, who has over a decade of experience in the field, the stellar team has in-depth and unparalleled knowledge of the Syrian context, with skills ranging from economic and political research to data analysis, field assessment, KYC, OSINT, programming, and AI-driven analytics.
We know how to influence policy and produce quality research recognized and published by world-leading think tanks and media outlets. With a team spanning various control areas within Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon, New Zealand, the United States, France, and Germany, we never lose the connection to the ground and know first-hand the needs of those trying to empower Syrians abroad.