Our appearances include the Family Court, Labour Court, Administrative Court and Enforcement Court.
Arbitration and Mediation
As a way of resolving civil and commercial disputes outside of court, we assist our clients to present their case to an arbitrator or a panel that will hand down a decision which the parties have mutually agreed to be bound by.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Failing to reach a settlement through the alternative processes, the only choice remaining is to litigate. We work with our clients to define their goals and objectives, and then to develop a tactical plan. We represent our clients in proceedings before the courts of Qatar to have the dispute concluded by litigation.
Civil Law
We offer legal advice to individuals and companies during disputes in areas of law such as contracts, property, and family law. We represented plaintiffs as well as defendants on legal issues involving (but not limited to):
- wrongful acts that results in injury to someone’s person, property or reputation for which they are entitled to compensation;
- breach of contract without a legitimate legal excuse; and
- disputes arising between landlords and tenants.
Labour Law
We advise and represent employees and employers – both in the private and public sectors – in front of the Labour Court (or The Committee) on their legal rights, restrictions and obligations related to employment and employment contracts. Our team is expert in the field of matters related to entry into Qatar, the right to work and reside in Qatar, employment transfer and the right of exit.
Family Law
We represent individuals and families in family relationship matters such as divorce, finances, inheritance, child custody and child support.
Criminal Law
We represent companies and individuals, accused of crimes or being the victims of crimes, on felonies and misdemeanours (such as white collar crime, cybercrime etc.)
Corporate Law
We advise on corporate matters including (but not limited to):
- corporate structuring where we assist in the administrative process of company registration through to obtaining commercial or trademark registration including drafting, reviewing and advising on agreements, contracts and other related documents (including Articles of Association, constitutive and corporate documentation);
- mergers and acquisitions;
- liquidations and deregistration;
- advising on corporate laws and regulations; and
- advising on and ensuring corporate compliance.
Islamic Finance
Being well educated in the area of Islamic Finance Law, we assist and advise our clients in basic Sharia-compliant financing practices.
We advise and defend banks in respect of the terms of their various debt-funding arrangements and agreements.