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Qatar is poised to be a dynamic player in the global economy as its strategic investments continue to catalyse growth across multiple sectors. In line with its Third National Development Strategy 2030, the country presents new opportunities for international investors and businesses alike.

We are one of the few international law firms in Qatar with lawyers permanently based on the ground advising both multinational and local clients doing business in Qatar and the wider region.

Our dedicated team of lawyers speak over eight languages (including written and spoken Arabic) and are qualified in both common and civil law jurisdictions.

We can advise you on a wide range of matters, including:

We have been operating in Qatar for more than a decade and we take tremendous pride in our continued growth and our focus on exceptional client service. We were honoured to be awarded “Qatar Law Firm of the Year” in 2023, which demonstrated our commitment to prioritising expertise, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 

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

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Charles Russell Speechlys in Doha

Doha

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

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Meet the team

  • An Overview of the Court of Arbitration for Sport

    Benoît Pasquier

    Insights

  • The United Arab Emirates – Seeking Remedies for Financial Crime

    James Colautti

    Insights

  • The Use of Arbitration in Resolving Sports Disputes

    Daniel McDonagh

    Insights

  • Investment Treaty Arbitration – An Overview

    Thomas R. Snider

    Insights

  • New Commercial Register Law of Saudi Arabia

    Ahmad Anani

    Insights

  • Obtaining civil remedies in criminal cases: the UAE, Switzerland and France

    James Colautti

    Insights

  • Qatar's Constitutional Evolution: A New Era of Governance and Unity

    Younis Najem

    Quick Reads

  • Insolvency Insights: Cross border recognition – UAE, DIFC & ADGM

    Nicola Jackson

    Podcasts

  • Abu Dhabi Enhances Film & TV Production Appeal with Increased Cashback Incentive

    Anna Hackworth

    Quick Reads

  • Qatar’s strategic shift to national workforce empowerment

    Ahmad Anani

    Insights

  • Charles Russell Speechlys supports the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club

    Mazin Al Mardhi

    News

  • Law.com International cites our Firm in a piece on how many legal jobs will be affected by AI

    Joe Cohen

    In the Press

  • Insolvency Insights: The new UAE bankruptcy law & the role of the trustee

    Nicola Jackson

    Podcasts

  • CDR Magazine quotes Alim Khamis on Qatar’s new ‘Enforcement Law No. 4 of 2024’

    Alim Khamis FCIArb

    In the Press

  • Safeguarding Data Privacy: Saudi Arabia's New Rules for Personal Data Protection Officers

    Mark Hill

    Quick Reads

  • Arbitration in UAE and Saudi – where are we now?

    Peter Smith

    Insights

  • Dubai Court Rules on Liability of Telecom Providers in Cases of Bank Fraud

    Ghassan El Daye

    Insights

  • Saudi Arabia publishes new foreign investment law

    Peter Smith

    Insights

  • Emergency Arbitrations – what they are and when to use them

    Alim Khamis FCIArb

    Insights

  • Choosing the applicable law for a Construction Contract – the case for ‘the law of the DIFC’

    Glenn Bull

    Insights

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