Al Tamimi & Company In Association with Adv. Mohammed Al Marri‘s dispute resolution team is a cornerstone of the market for contentious work, and includes among its portfolio of clients major local, regional and multinational companies in the financial, construction, technology, real estate and other sectors. Hani Al Naddaf directs the practice, handles a mix of of debt recovery, employment, contractual and commercial litigation. Roy Georgiades is a key member of the team for civil litigation pertaining to energy and transport infrastructure. Associate Abdulkarim Al Soud is another key name to note for civil and commercial disputes.

Sharq Law Firm‘s dispute resolution team is praised for its ‘professionalism, accessibility, and commitment to client service’, and routinely advises clients on appellate-level commercial, construction and infrastructure disputes, in addition to a strong track record in regulatory and criminal litigation. Founder Rashid Al Saad has significant experience of Islamic finance, contractual and construction disputes, and co-heads the team with Abdelraouf Elbekei and Marwa Ali Bamatraf, who are notable for their experience in commercial, civil and contractual disputes from the first instance to the Court of Cassation. Ali Bamatraf works closely with Josias de Salles in international arbitrations before the ICC, QICCA and DIAC.

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners‘ dispute resolution practice is fields ‘sophisticated, international-standard legal expertise‘ , representing clients before at all court levels, including the Court of Cassation, in the full spectrum of commercial, civil and criminal litigation. The team is additionally capable in international arbitrations before the ICC, DIAC, LCIA and other bodies. The Doha office is jointly headed by its senior partners, which includes founder Sultan Al-Abdulla , Ashraf Feshawi and Ahmed Durrani, who is sought after for commercial and construction mandates. Associate Umang Singh is also retained to advise on appellate litigation and matters before specialist courts.

The dispute resolution practice at Al Sulaiti Law Firm fields ‘strong local expertise with international perspective’, and is a favoured destination for clients requiring expertise in construction, commercial, energy, and administrative disputes, including through international arbitrations. The Doha-based team is jointly headed by its senior partners, who include Mubarak Al Sulaiti and Hussam Tantawy, who are highly active in litigation works. Atef Abdulfattah and Mohammed Saleh are experienced in contract disputes, while Amr Hossam is a port of call for construction disputes.

The dispute resolution department at Clyde & Co LLP is a source of expertise for litigation and arbitration matters in the construction sector, and handles a number of claims pertaining to breach of contract, damages, delays, regulatory enforcements and recoveries. Jonathan Parker  heads the Doha office, and includes among his portfolio of construction and engineering disputes. Laura Warren has appeared before the ICC, LCIA, QICCA and other bodies in the same contexts.

DLA Piper‘s dispute resolution practice handles construction, engineering and infrastructure disputes, as well as other international arbitration, with experience appearing before the LCIA, ICC, DIAC, QICCA and a host of other bodies. Andrew Mackenzie co-heads the team with George Vlavianos , who is a key member of the team for energy sector disputes, including local oil and gas companies. Mapanza Nkwilimba is a key member of the team for infrastructure and construction disputes.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s disputes offering encompasses mandates pertaining to first-instance and appellate level litigation, specialises courts, and cross-border arbitrations before the DIAC, LCIA, ICC and other bodies. Alexander Whyatt is praised by clients as a ‘brilliant lawyer, with superb client handling skills’  , and leads on a number of commercial, residential and hospitality construction disputes. He jointly heads the team with Dani Kabbani, who has experience of white-collar criminal, financial and transactional disputes. Associate Omid Mousavi is also a key name to note for construction and financial litigation.

The dispute resolution practice at K&L Gates is sought after by clients across the GCC for its broad regional experience, advising on cross-border arbitrations before the ICC, LCIA, DIAC and other bodies. The team capitalises on a strong track-record in infrastructure, construction, company, contractual and a broad range of commercial disputes. Matthew Walker directs the Doha practice, offering experience in appellate-level litigation, and works frequently with Guillaume Hess, who offers over 13 years of experience in GCC mandates, with a particular practice in construction and infrastructure arbitrations. Burak Eryiğit is also worth noting for energy arbitrations.

Pinsent Masons LLP‘s dispute resolution team is noted as ‘innovative, knowledgeable, and dedicated to getting to the bottom of an issue’. The team is retained to advise on a number of contractual, construction, and infrastructure disputes, and has a strong track-record in hydrocarbon industry disputes. The team is led by Pamela McDonald , who, along with her experience in construction, projects and real estate litigation, is sought for her expertise in oil and gas arbitrations. Richard Ashmore and Aya Elwadi are both key members of the team for disputes in energy and transport infrastructure disputes.

The dispute resolution offering at Rashed al Marri in association with Claudia el Hage Law Offices  handles mandates within the commercial and residential real estate, hospitality, infrastructure, finance and technology sectors. The team is frequently appointed to advise on cross-border mandates, and fields a strong track-record in appellate level litigations, including before the Court of Cassation. Rashed Raja Al Marri and Claudia El Hage jointly head the team, and are both broadly capable in post-transactional, regulatory and corporate disputes.

Payvand Vahdat and Michael Turrini continue to co-head the regional dispute resolution department at White & Case LLP, which is praised by clients as a ‘diverse bench with serious talent’ .  The team fields broad experience in energy, infrastructure, construction disputes, along with a track-record in international arbitrations. Vahdat routinely advises construction companies and investors in construction and contract disputes. Verena Gross is well-regarded for her expertise in construction-sector arbitration, along with mandates involving residential, commercial, public and health real estate.

Addleshaw Goddard‘s disputes offering ‘crux of the matter quickly and advises accordingly’  according to clients, and is active in a broad spectrum of industries, including the energy, utilities, construction and infrastructure sectors.  Bevan Farmer heads the team, and is highly active in construction, real estate and infrastructure matters, and routinely advises public bodies. Associates Gabriella Allin and Stephanie Collins are also key names to note for infrastructure mandates, including hydrocarbons, transportation and renewable energy.

The dispute resolution team at DWF advises firms on a number of infrastructure, hydrocarbons, projects and manufacturing matters, and is broadly able in financial and insurance matters. Kirk Durrant heads the team, and is a fountain of expertise in cross-border disputes, particularly international arbitrations. Alexander Kelsall was promoted to partner in January 2025, and is experienced in commercial arbitrations before the ICC, QICCA and LCIA. Ahmed Habib  is also highly active in the team.

Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm‘s dispute resolution practice has ‘excellent knowledge and experience in the Qatar market’,  and acts for clients in the technology, construction, and hospitality sectors. The team is jointly headed by its senior partners, which include founder Essa Mohammed Al Sulaiti , Ricardo Cid and Mohamed Kabel  , who are jointly retained to advise on commercial, taxation and labour litigation. Magdy Salama  is notable for his abilities in contentious corporate and commercial matters.

The dispute resolution offering at Hamad Al Yafei Law Firm is active in both litigation and arbitrations in the construction, real estate, energy, and in particular, oil and gas sectors. Hamad Al Yafei is a key member of the team for criminal, civil, and commercial disputes, and is adept at cross-border arbitrations before the ICC and QICCA. He co-heads the team with Mustafa Basyoni, who is highly active in construction, infrastructure and appellate litigation.