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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

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

    Thomas R. Snider

    Insights

    min read
  • 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

    min read
  • 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

    min read
  • 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

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

    Paula Boast MBE

    In the Press

    min read
  • Switzerland plans further restrictions to buying real estate

    Oliver Schreier

    Quick Reads

    min read
  • A New Chapter for UAE Competition Law: Inside Cabinet Decision No. 59 of 2026

    Mo Nawash

    Insights

    min read
  • Qatar’s New Public M&A Rules

    Ahmad Anani

    Quick Reads

    min read
  • Decennial Liability and Subcontractors under the New UAE Civil Code: Articles 821 to 824

    Glenn Bull

    Insights

    min read
  • Ahmad Anani and Jihane Rizk write for The Legal Industry Reviews: Qatar on new public M&A rules

    Ahmad Anani

    In the Press

    min read
  • Enhanced Remedies for Defective Work under the New UAE Civil Code: Article 818

    Glenn Bull

    Insights

    min read
  • Data Centre Arbitration in the Middle East: Navigating Disputes Amid Security Challenges

    Gareth Mills

    Insights

    min read
  • Middle East conflict: Employees coming to the UK

    Caroline Belam

    Insights

    min read
  • Liquidated Damages and Pre-Agreed Compensation under the New UAE Civil Code: Article 340

    Glenn Bull

    Insights

    min read
  • Charles Russell Speechlys Partner Promotions 2026

    Bart Peerless

    News

    min read
  • LCIA Announces Consultation on Revising Arbitration Rules

    Gareth Mills

    Quick Reads

    min read
  • Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens its position in the latest Legal 500 EMEA directory, with 22 firm rankings

    News

    min read
  • Miranda Fisher comments in the Financial Times on child custody arrangements and the impact of geopolitics

    Miranda Fisher

    In the Press

    min read
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