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Qatar is widely recognised as one of the region’s most forward‑looking and rapidly evolving economies, supported by a clear national agenda focused on sustainable growth, diversification, and innovation.

Guided by the Third National Development Strategy 2024–2030 (NDS3), the country is progressing towards a more competitive, productive, and knowledge driven economic model. Qatar continues to create significant opportunities for international investors and global businesses seeking a strategic base in the Gulf.

Our Qatar office is focused on supporting clients as they navigate this dynamic and fast changing legal and commercial landscape. Combining local market insight and international expertise, we advise businesses, investors, financial institutions, and government related entities on the regulatory, commercial, and strategic considerations shaping Qatar’s evolving economy.

Our multilingual team brings deep sector experience across industries central to Qatar’s diversification journey, equipping clients with the practical guidance and strategic insight needed to identify opportunities, manage risk and achieve their objectives with clarity and confidence.

The team at Charles Russell Speechlys includes a highly diverse array of professionals. They set realistic expectations and deliver within the indicated time frame."

Chambers Global 2024: Qatar

Office

Charles Russell Speechlys in Doha

Doha

Doha is the regional hub for our Real Estate & Construction practice.

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  • IBA Annual Conference 2026

    Jean-Baptiste Beauvoir-Planson

    Events

  • Arbitration of Trust Disputes Webinar

    Thomas R. Snider

    Events

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  • Costs in DIFC Employment Cases: Two New Decisions Confirm the Strength of Practice Direction 1/2025

    Peter Smith

    Quick Reads

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  • Qatar’s New Preliminary Registration Framework: A Transformative Step for the Off-Plan Market

    Ahmad Anani

    Insights

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys named a ‘Firm to Watch’ by India Business Law Journal

    News

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  • Arbitrating Construction Disputes – Comparing the ICC, LCIA, SIAC and SCCA Rules

    Christopher O'Brien

    Insights

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  • Jonathan Burt is quoted in the Financial Times on Gulf families' approach to succession planning

    Jonathan Burt

    In the Press

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys reports strong firmwide revenue growth, with 10% increase to £266.5m

    Simon Ridpath

    News

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  • Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) in Qatar

    Ahmad Anani

    Insights

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  • Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration issues update on arbitration in Saudi Arabia

    Peter Smith

    Insights

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  • Back-to-back is not enough: UAE construction subcontracts and multiparty arbitration under the 2026 ICC Rules

    Glenn Bull

    Insights

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  • Disputes Over Donuts: The UAE’s New Civil Code - Implications for Construction Contracts

    Paula Boast MBE

    Podcasts

  • How Binding is an ‘Off the Plan’ Reservation Agreement in the UAE?

    Glenn Bull

    Insights

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  • Options for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Tenants in Dubai: Re-Negotiating Lease Obligations in Unprecedented Times

    Glenn Bull

    Insights

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  • India-UAE BIT 2024: What to Expect When You’re Investing

    Thomas R. Snider

    Insights

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  • The Increased Expedited Procedure Threshold under the 2026 ICC Rules: What Does It Mean for Mid-Value Construction Disputes in the UAE?

    Glenn Bull

    Insights

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, as Liquidator of Awal Bank BSC(c) (In Liquidation), welcomes Bahraini Court judgment upholding liquidator’s rejection of US$2.8 billion of claims and confirming debts owing to Awal Bank of US$2.56 billion

    Patrick Gearon FCIArb

    News

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  • New 2026 ICC Rules of Arbitration: what’s changed and what it means

    Thomas R. Snider

    Insights

    min read
  • The New UAE Civil Code: A Series Overview

    Glenn Bull

    Insights

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  • Paula Boast MBE comments on the UK-GCC free trade agreement in Gulf Daily News

    Paula Boast MBE

    In the Press

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