The corporate and commercial department at Al Tamimi & Company In Association with Adv. Mohammed Al Marri acts for a diverse range of clients across a spectrum of industries, including technology, private equity, logistics, and oil and gas. The team stands out for its significant expertise in transactional matters, often overseeing some of the most complex matters in the market involving multiple jurisdictions, stakeholders or novel areas of law. Ahmed Jaafir and Frank Lucente jointly lead the team, with Jaafir's extensive transactional experience, including in M&A, foreign investment and IPOs, complementing Lucente's background and experience with Australian and Asian jurisdictions and high-value multinationals. Senior associate Samiya Mitha has been active in the team's local and international restructuring, incorporation and acquisition mandates.

Dentons' Doha-based commercial, corporate and M&A practice leverages the firm's international reach to offer both domestic and multinational clients assistance in transactional matters, including some of the most novel and high-value deals in the market. Alongside share acquisitions, the team oversees transactions involving Islamic finance, asset leases and leasebacks, and is active in both regional jurisdictions as well as European, Asian and North American cross-border matters. In particular, the aviation sector is a key area of activity in which the team demonstrates specialisation. Zaher Nammour heads the team, bringing over 24 years of experience in restructurings, acquisitions, joint ventures and other corporate matters. Associate Sarah Fewster is a notable member of the team, acting in matters within the aviation and shipping industries. Samer El Husseini has notable experience in the real estate and hospitality sectors, particularly in share listings and acquisitions. Safwan Moubaydeen is no longer at the firm.

Praised for offering 'swift and strategic solutions', the corporate advisory department at Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners offers broad expertise in both transactional and non-transactional advisory matters, overseeing share and asset sales, incorporations, regulatory issues, consumer law and data protection. International clients also turn to the firm for advice on establishing a presence in Qatar. Salman Mahmood continues to head the team and is highly regarded in his field of advising local and international clients in the oil and gas sector on debt and corporate matters. Associate Ribal Fattal is a highly active member of the team, often seen alongside Omar Qouteshat and Rana Elbashir. Associate Mohamed Fouad is highlighted as 'an excellent associate'.

Highlighted for its ‘deep knowledge of the local market’ and ‘client proximity', the commercial, corporate and M&A department at Clyde & Co LLP is retained by clients operating across a diverse range of sectors, including IT, construction and energy. The team is a port of call for regulatory and policy-related matters, such as drafting company governance and data protection policies, as well as restructurings and corporate contracts. On the transactional side, the team is active in share and asset acquisitions. Elias Matni is highly regarded by clients and co-leads the team with Emma Higham, who has over 20 years of experience in local and international corporate matters. Lee Kean departed the Qatar office in April 2024.

The corporate and commercial department at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is active in the aviation and financial sectors, but is particularly notable for its activity in the real estate industry. The team handles a mix of transactional work involving the acquisition of shares and assets, along with more advisory matters, such as regulation drafting, privatisations, restructurings and other areas. Dani Kabbani continues to co-head the team with Samer Sarkis, with the former holding over 27 years of experience in mergers, listings and IPOs, and the latter remaining a go-to practitioner for corporate and commercial matters such as incorporations, corporate and security documentation, and restructurings. Senior associates Julie Menhem and Rhydian Wyn have both been highly active in recent transactional work involving capital markets aspects.

Noted as ‘innovative in thinking and pragmatic in decision-making‘, the corporate and transactional practice at K&L Gates has a breadth of expertise in the technology, real estate, telecoms, and oil and gas sectors. It demonstrates a particular specialisation in advisory matters for both public and private clients, often regarding corporate policy and legislation. Amjad Hussain leads the team and is highlighted for his 'in-depth knowledge and experience in the Qatari market', often overseeing high-value transactions across the region. Associate Jaime Oon has over 15 years of experience in transactional matters in the construction, hospitality and real estate industries, while Reine Haidar is highly active in the team's cross-border matters. Associate Joelle Salame departed the firm in April 2024.

Charbel Abou Charaf heads the corporate, commercial and M&A department at White & Case LLP in Doha, which is active across a range of sectors, including the health, food and construction industries. The team particularly stands out for its international expertise, frequently overseeing cross-border cases in multiple jurisdictions in Asia and Europe. The team’s primary area of activity is in transactional work, and it often oversees mergers, acquisitions and post-transactional matters, particularly involving investment and capital markets. Elias Choueifati is an active member of the team in Doha, especially in transactional matters requiring expertise in equity markets and cross-border mergers.

Noted as 'one of the most experienced partners on the ground', Chadia El Meouchi co-heads the 'extremely knowledgeable' corporate, transactional, finance and international advisory team at Badri and Salim El Meouchi LLP alongside Carine Farran, with both joint practice heads bringing significant expertise in cross-border transactional matters. The department specialises in complex deals as well as commercial litigation involving Islamic jurisprudence and corporate restructurings. In addition, Walid Honein has over 30 years of experience in transactional mandates, while Salim El Meouchi brings over 50 years of experience in contentious corporate matters.

Baker & McKenzie Limited's corporate and commercial offering covers both contentious and non-contentious matters, including share and asset sales and dispute resolution, where it often acts for multinational companies. The team has experience in multi-jurisdictional deals, especially in the Gulf and Asia. Ian Siddell and Delwar Hossain co-head the department, lending to the team their expertise in company restructurings, transactions involving Sharia law and Gulf region acquisitions. Borys Y. Dackiw frequently advises multinationals on acquisitions, foreign investments and other areas.

The corporate and transactional department at Crowell & Moring LLP is noted for its ability to 'combine legal knowledge, professional skills and business acumen'. The team is led by Charbel Maakaron, noted as an 'exceptional' managing partner, who offers to clients his experience in cross-border transactions, commercial restructurings, corporate regulatory matters and capital markets deals. The team is active in franchising, share and asset sales, and often advises international clients on setting up in Qatar. Catherine Martinez is notably experienced in capital markets, along with cross-border matters in the Gulf and Europe, and Sam Cooper is active in several industries, including technology, manufacturing and real estate.

Will Seivewright and Brenda Hill jointly lead the corporate and commercial team at DLA Piper, and are retained for a broad spectrum of M&A mandates, along with advising local and international clients on business restructurings, licensing and other regulatory areas. The team is equally adept at cross-border matters, overseeing incorporations, share sales and restructurings across jurisdictions. The UAE-based Richard Hughes lends to the team his expertise in multi-jurisdictional transactions, while Elias Al-Far is experienced in incorporations, share and asset disposals, and franchises.

Mashael Alsulaiti Legal Advocacy & Arbitration fields a 'very innovative and capable team' in corporate and commercial work. The department handles a range of contentious matters, including post-transaction litigation, breach of contract and payment claims, and is particularly active in matters involving the material and construction industries. 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.

Sharq Law Firm‘s corporate and commercial department is retained by both local and multinational clients for its transactional expertise, especially in share sales, and restructurings. Marwa Ali Bamatraf heads the department and is noted for her expertise in capital markets, corporate governance and private/public conversions. Founding partner Rashid Al Saad Al Kuwari continues to be active in the team, often handling international matters, particularly those involving several jurisdictions simultaneously. Associate Perla El Mardini is active in the infrastructure, oil and gas, and aviation sectors.