Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

Commercial, corporate and M&A in Qatar

Mashael Alsulaiti Legal Advocacy & Arbitration

Mashael Alsulaiti Legal Advocacy & Arbitration 's dispute. AbdelRaouf Mohd Gharibeh is the head of the team, bringing over 21 years of experience in commercial litigation, and works alongside founding partner Mashael Alsulaiti.

Praxisleiter:

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Ms. Mashael Mohammed AlsulaitiMr. Abdelraouf Mohd Gharibeh


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‘They stand out for their client-centric approach, cross-disciplinary expertise, and deep understanding of both local and regional landscapes. Potential clients would appreciate the team’s agility, commercial acumen, and consistent delivery of tailored, practical solutions. What distinguishes them is a strong culture of collaboration, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the strategic use of technology to enhance efficiency and client service. Compared to other firms, their ability to blend innovation with deep sector expertise positions them as a forward-thinking and reliable partner.’

‘The individuals I’ve worked with stand out for their deep expertise, responsiveness, and unwavering professionalism. What truly sets them apart is their ability to combine technical excellence with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset—always aligning their advice with our strategic goals. They consistently demonstrate integrity, clarity in communication, and a genuine commitment to client success. I’ve particularly valued their collaborative spirit and proactive approach, which makes even the most complex matters feel manageable. In particular, Mashael Al Sulaiti has been exceptional, highly knowledgeable, commercially savvy, and always accessible when it matters most. ’

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Al Tamimi & Company In Association with Adv. Mohammed Al Marri

Al Tamimi & Company In Association with Adv. Mohammed Al Marri‘s corporate and commercial team offers multinational in-depth expertise in transactional and regulatory matters, which encompass domestic and cross-border corporate M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, financing, and listings, alongside broad regulatory assistance. Ahmed Jaafir offers experience in acquisitions, IPOs and other transaction types, and co-heads the team with Frank Lucente , who fields over 35 years of experience in transactions pertaining to hydrocarbons, financial, energy and other sectors. Associate Pierre Dippenaar is a key member of the team for corporate governance and regulatory matters, alongside cross-border transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Ahmed Jaafir; Frank Lucente


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Pierre Dippenaar


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‘Good overall responsiveness, good understanding of legal issues and their practical implications for the client. ’

‘Ahmed Jaafir and Frank Lucente have been providing thoughtful and effective advisors regarding the matters we required their advice on.’

Kernmandanten

Jahez International


Sinopec


Bank of America


Web Summit Dublin


Loro Piana


Triton Investments


Halliburton Inc.


Tiffany & Co


DSV


Microsoft


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  • Served as sole Qatari legal counsel to Jahez International Company in its acquisition of a 76.56% stake in Snoonu Corporation Holding, Qatar’s fastest-growing technology and on-demand delivery company.
  • Advised on the acquisition of shares and a minority stake in QatarEnergy LNG NFS from Qatar Energy.
  • Assisted a client with the Qatar aspects of a significant sell down of stock in Bank of America by Berkshire Hathaway.

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

The corporate advisory department at Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners advises clients from the financial, construction, technology, engineering, pharmaceuticals and other regulated sectors in a range of transactional matters, both locally and across jurisdictions. The Doha-based team is jointly headed by founder Sultan Al-Abdulla and Salman Mahmood , who is fields broad experience in restructuring, acquisition, and capital market transactions. Associates Mohamed Fouad and Omar Qouteshat are both key members of the team, advising clients on a number of joint ventures, corporate M&A, IPOs and other transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Sultan M Al-Abdulla; Salman Mahmood


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mohamed Fouad; Omar Qouteshat


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‘Their team is excelletn and capable. We asked them to handle numerous M&A deals and company formations, and their work was truly outstanding.’

‘Omar Qouteshat is more than great. Aciel Ibrahim Kafu is also very responsible.Their responses are always quick.’

‘Very good availability and responsiveness. Able to come up with alternatives. On our side.’

Kernmandanten

Dunnhumby


Viventum International Trading W.L.L


BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP


IN-Q Enterprises by Qatar Museums


Al Ghurair


Fingular


Altrad


Baker & McKenzie LLP


Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company


Dahua Technology QFZ LLC


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  • Conducting a due diligence exercise to assist the client, a subsidiary for an international  leader in the provision of industrial services in the proposed acquisition of an engineering consultancy company in Ras Laffan, Qatar.
  • Advising a social media platform on the Communications Regulatory Authority’s new Network Neutrality Guidelines in relation to offers it received from local telecom companies for a commercial arrangement.
  • Advising an American multinational investment bank and financial services company on employee entitlement to military leave and other leaves under the Qatar Financial Centre Regulations.

Clyde & Co LLP

Clyde & Co LLP‘s corporate and M&A team is experienced in a broad spectrum of commercial mandates, including M&A deals, joint ventures and restructurings, alongside corporate regulatory matters. Elias Matni and Emma Higham jointly head the practice, with the former’s expertise in corporate transactional and governance matters complementing the latter’s broad experience in regional transactions, labour and employment regulation. Maha Lawson is a recent addition to the team, and has experience of acquisitions, debt capital markets and financing transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Elias Matni; Emma Higham


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Maha Lawson


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‘Clyde & Co stand out for its deep understanding of corporate law and the overall statutory framework in the banking sector, combining strong technical expertise. The team is responsive, caring, ready always, and proactive in identifying and supporting the Bank on corporate governance matters and on corporate law matters as well.’

‘The individuals we work with at Clyde & Co distinguish themselves through their deep subject matter expertise, responsiveness, and flexibility. They consistently demonstrate a clear understanding of the banking sector’s regulatory and corporate governance matters, providing the right advice as needed to support the bank’s interest. We value their proactive approach, and their ability to work with internal teams.’

‘The team is very responsive and is updated on the development of the jurisdiction in Qatar day by day and give you the support you need. ’

Kernmandanten

Gulf Drilling International


The Commercial Bank (P.S.Q.C.)


Lesha Bank LLC (public)


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  • Advised SIKA AG on its acquisition of Gulf Additives Factory, a Qatari company owning an industrial facility specialized in manufacturing construction chemical products.
  • Advised a number of Qatar-listed banks on corporate governance matters under the rules and regulations of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority.
  • Advised an energy company on the options available for it to assist and/or respond to contractors in the context of mobilisation restrictions introduced on certain nationalities entering Qatar.

Dentons

Dentons‘ corporate and commercial team remains active across a range of regulated sectors, including real estate, mining, retail, investment and aviation sectors, alongside a diverse range of transaction types. Nick Simpson heads the practice, and works closely with Samer El Husseini, who remains active in restructuring, disposals, and contractual mandates. Associate Mohammad Adaileh  is also a key member of the team. Former head of the practice Zaher Nammour departed the team in April 2025.

Praxisleiter:

Nick Simpson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Samer El Husseini; Mohammad Adaileh


Kernmandanten

Tesla Netherlands B.V.


Cooley (UK) LLP


Qatar International Islamic Bank Q.P.S.C.


Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy


Mohamed Hamoud Al Shaya W.L.L.


Qatar Mining


Qatar Airways Q.C.S.C


Qatari Diar


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  • Assisted Qatar Mining (a Qatari company fully owned by the Government of Qatar) in winding down its operations in Latin America and eventually liquidating its subsidiary Qatar Mining South America LLC in Qatar.
  • Advising Qatar Airways in relation to the following:|assisting with local law filings and requirements in relation to the financing of two (2) |aircraft;||assisting with the financing of four (4) Boeing 787 aircraft; and||assisting with the re-financing of three (3) Gulfstream aircraft
  • Advised Qatari Diar on the development of the Smisima project, locally known as the „Monaco of Qatar“. Spanning on 8,000,000 square metres, and extending along 7 kilometres of pristine beachfront on Qatar’s eastern coast, Simaisma will offer unique all year-round experience with outdoor air conditioning technology.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s corporate and commercial practice is retained by domestic and multinational companies, along with govenrment entities in various M&A deals and joint ventures. Dani Kabbani fields broad expertise in IPOs, listings, funds and corporate M&A transactions, and co-heads the team with Samer Sarkis, who has years of experience in real estate, finance, IT and other industry acquisitions and sales. Julie Menhem  and Rhydian Wyn are also highly active in corporate transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Dani Kabbani; Samer Sarkis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Julie Menhem; Marwah Rawashdeh


Kernmandanten

Snoonu Corporation Holding L.L.C


Seadrill


ABSG Consulting Inc


Qatar Airways


MAGRABi Retail Group


Lavoya Group


Al Mahhar Holding Q.P.S.C


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  • Advising the majority Shareholders of Snoonu Corporation Holding LLC, on the sale of a 76.56% stake to Jahez International Company for Information System Technology.
  • Advised Seadrill on the sale of its Qatar Jack-Up Fleet.
  • Advised Al Mahhar Holding Q.P.S.C., its acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in European Equipment Company W.L.L. through a wholly owned subsidiary, Qatar Welding and Fabrication Supplies (QFAB) W.L.L.

Sharq Law Firm

Sharq Law Firm‘s corporate and commercial practice handles transactional mandates that range from corporate M&As, to joint ventures and restructurings. Marwa Ali Bamatraf directs the Doha team, and includes among her portfolio of clients companies from the energy, healthcare, and financial sectors. Rashid Al Saad is a key member of the team for transactions financed by Islamic instruments, IPOs, and other matters. Associate Perla El Mardini is sought after for her experience in IPOs.

Praxisleiter:

Marwa Bamatraf


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rashid Al Saad; Perla Mardini


Kernmandanten

Qatar Airways Company (QSCS)


Qatar Railways Company


Mazaya Real Estate Development Company (QPSC)


Ministry of Finance – Qatar


Msheireb Properties


Nasser bin Khalid & Sons


Al Rabban Oil and Gas


Al Rabban Capital


Al Mirqab Capital


Qatar Energy


Al Koot Insurance & Reinsurance


Qatar Quarries and Building Materials Company (QPJSC)


Qatar Engineering & Construction company W.L.L.


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  • Advised on the establishment of a Qatar-headquartered quantum computing joint venture, a landmark transaction advancing the State’s Vision 2030 strategy.
  • Acted for minority shareholders in a QAR 112.7m dispute against majority stakeholders, securing a full buyout and compensation in one of Qatar’s few successful minority exit cases.
  • Advised leading state-linked shareholders on the cross-border sale of a strategic Qatari construction materials company, a rare acquisition in a regulated sector.

White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP‘s Doha-based corporate and commercial offering is retained to advise on domestic, regional and international transactions, including M&A deals and joint ventures. Charbel Abou Charaf heads the practice, and is joined by newly arrived Ashley Ballard , who has over 20 years of experience in transactional matters in the oil and gas, financial, aviation and other regulated sectors. Elias Choueifati is a key member of the team for private equity matters, along with local and cross-border acquisitions.

Praxisleiter:

Charbel Abou Charaf


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ashley Ballard; Elias Choueifati


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‘White and Case stand out for its deep understanding of M&A and the overall statutory framework in the banking sector, combining strong technical expertise. The team is responsive, caring, ready always, and proactive in identifying and supporting the Bank on corporate governance matters and on corporate law matters as well.’

‘The individuals we work with at White and Case distinguish themselves through their deep subject matter expertise, responsiveness, and flexibility. They consistently demonstrate a clear understanding of complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions and related legal matters, providing the right advice as needed to support the bank’s interests. ’

‘They are excellent, Proactive, and thorough. Always anticipating legal issues, clear in their requests and their advices and succinct. Available and dedicated.’

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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP‘s corporate practice advises clients from the oil and gas, real estate, automotive, media and other sectors in acquisitions, incorporations, restructuring, and several regulatory services. Ahmad Anani heads the team, and offers experience in Qatari, GCC and international transactions. Etidal Alwazani is also well-positioned to advise clients on regulatory matters, including corporate governance, while Sevcan Aydemir and Christina Hazboun are both sought after for their ability in acquisition and restructuring matters.

Praxisleiter:

Ahmad Anani


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Etidal AlWazani; Sevcan Aydemir; Christina Hazboun


Kernmandanten

Emma Systems LLC


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  • Advising new client Emma Systems on its strategic reorganization, migration of from the United States (Delaware) and establishment of a new holding company (Emma Systems LLC) in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).

DLA Piper

The corporate and commercial department at DLA Piper encompasses a range of transactional services, including joint ventures, M&A and related work, along with a breadth of regulatory mandates, and works closely with public bodies and entities. George Vlavianos heads the Doha office, and works closely with Elias Al-Far , and are both retained to advise on a number of share and asset sales, corporate contracts, disposals and other matters in the healthcare, technology, energy and other sectors.

Praxisleiter:

George Vlavianos


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Elias Al-Far


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‘DLA Team in Doha is supporting us in a very complex M&A projects for the past 18 months. The team is fully dedicated, well organized with his sense of business stakes’

‘Elias Al Far, has been outstanding, impressive in term of volume and quality of work. Elias is with no doubt the best external legal support we worked with since very ling time ’

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GLA & Company

GLA & Company‘s corporate and commercial practice advises clients on joint ventures, local and international corporate M&A, and other transactional matters, alongside the full gamut of commercial regulatory mandates. Dean Jaloudi directs the Doha-based practice as August 2024, and is a steadfast choice for various local and multinational clients, particularly VC companies and funds, and is active across the financial and energy sectors, and is adept at working with foreign firms on the Qatari elements of deals.

Praxisleiter:

Dean Jaloudi


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‘The team’s ability to truly understand client needs and deliver solutions that are both strategic and practical.’

‘The genuine commitment, responsiveness, and ability to go beyond standard solutions.’

‘GLA & Co is a relatively small team in Doha, but what makes them unique is the speed of response and the attentiveness they bring to each matter. From structuring advice to templatizing agreements, they delivered practical solutions quickly and with a level of care that stood out compared to larger firms. Their responsiveness, clarity, and client focus make them an excellent partner for businesses at an early stage.’

Kernmandanten

Rasmal Ventures


Aspire Katara Hospitality


King & Spalding


Cognita


Slaughter & May


Addleshaw Goddard


Maroon Capital


Kaefer


Santander


MasterCard


Ashurst


Alchemist Accelerator


Bird & Bird


Golden Gate Ventures


BlockFi


Siemens Energy


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  • Represented Rasmal Ventures, lead investor in the Series A round for MedIQ, a health tech startup with a presence in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
  • Advised Golden Gate Ventures on fund formation under the rules of the Qatar Financial Centre.
  • Advised Addleshaw Goddard, in its capacity as lead counsel, on Cognita’s acquisition of King’s College Doha, a leading educational institution in Qatar.