Qatar
Based at the centre of Doha’s financial district, our Doha team operates under the auspices of the Qatar Financial Centre. We combine local knowledge with an international perspective to effectively advise clients across the globe.
We have built a team in the Middle East that reflects our values: our people are approachable, bold and connected. Our clients tell us that this makes our advisers different; their connections to our clients' sectors enable our people to develop deeper client relationships, and more creative and impactful legal solutions. As a result, we have developed a reputation as one of the most innovative law firms in the world.
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Our latest work
Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names in the market. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and industry sectors.
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Advised a main contractor on QatarEnergy’s North Field Expansion project on entitlement assessment and strategic risk analysis regarding multiple delay, disruption and variation events.
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Represented an international JV main contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings against an MEP subcontractor, concerning alleged breach of contract on the Doha Metro infrastructure project.
- Qatar
- Infrastructure
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Acting for a Middle Eastern energy company in enforcing one of the largest energy awards issued in recent years. The team advises on multi jurisdictional strategy across the Middle East and Europe, navigating issues relating to sanctions, sovereign immunity, public policy defences and asset tracing.
- Iran and Qatar
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Ernst & Young LLP
Acting for Ernst & Young LLP, as administrators of the ISG Group (in administration), a £2bn turnover construction, engineering and fit-out business, on various legal matters following its administration. Prosecuting ISG’s portfolio of claims via adjudication and litigation to secure funds for creditors.
- £2bn
- Cross-border
- Professional & Public Services
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Client confidential
Advised a main contractor on their entitlement to time and cost due to delay and disruption caused by a change in construction method from ‘open cut’ to ‘horizontal drilling’ at a major city development in Qatar.
- Qatar
- Infrastructure
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Advised a joint venture, on their claims against a Qatari energy company for material price escalation due to geopolitical events, providing guidance on the legal basis of entitlement under Qatar law.
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Glenn Inniss Investment Limited
Advised Glenn Inniss Investment Limited on its acquisition of Proserv Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries from US private equity sellers, including KKR and Oaktree. Proserv provides technology solutions and products for the oil and gas industry and is based in the UK, Norway, Houston, India, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
- Cross-border
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Client confidential
Advising a Qatari contractor in connection with an ICC arbitration seated in Qatar against a Qatari developer concerning claims in excess of USD 50 million arising under a contract for the design and refurbishment of a five-star hotel in Qatar.
- Qatar
- Infrastructure
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Advising an EPC contractor on the Qatar North Field Expansion project (NFE).
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Advising a Qatari developer on claims arising from a major new mall and hotel in Doha.
- Qatar
- Real Estate
Our expertise, at your disposal
With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.
Pamela McDonald
Partner, Head of Office, Doha, Co-head of International Arbitration
