Practice Areas

We are a leading international law firm specializing in Islamic finance, dedicated to delivering comprehensive advisory services worldwide. Our expert team possesses extensive experience in structuring, documenting, and negotiating complex Shari'ah-compliant transactions across diverse sectors, including asset and project finance, regulatory compliance, and Sukuk issuances.

What distinguishes us is our robust track record in Islamic transactions combined with our proficiency in conventional finance, enabling us to provide holistic legal solutions tailored to our clients' unique requirements. Our skilled specialists remain informed about industry trends, allowing us to develop innovative Shari'ah-compliant strategies that align with our clients' objectives and enhance their success in the marketplace.

Qatar's expanding economy relies on the strength and resilience of its banking and financial institutions. Access to loans and financial services is vital for the realization of any major project, whether on a local or international scale.

Leveraging our collective expertise, we aim to furnish our clients with the best legal guidance, assisting them in making informed banking and financial decisions, optimizing their financial operations, and securing quality loans to finance their projects and achieve their goals.

Whether you are a lender, borrower, or investor, we offer comprehensive support in all aspects of structuring, negotiating, and registering financial transactions and contracts.

Corporate law and commercial transaction legal services provide essential guidance and support to businesses regarding various legal aspects of their operations. This encompasses ensuring regulatory compliance, facilitating business transactions, and offering advice on corporate governance and strategic decision-making.

Key Activities in Corporate Law & Commercial Transactions Legal Services:

Business Entity Formation: Assisting clients in choosing the most appropriate legal structure for their business such as corporations, partnerships, or LLCs while managing the requisite documentation for establishment.

Corporate Governance: Advising on corporate structure, bylaws, and regulatory compliance to foster effective functioning and decision-making within the organization.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Offering comprehensive support in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, including due diligence, negotiation, and the preparation of transactional documents.

Contract Drafting and Review: Drafting and reviewing contracts for various purposes—including vendor agreements, employment contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and more—while protecting the client's interests.

Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in legal proceedings related to business disputes, breach of contract issues, regulatory compliance matters, and other commercial conflicts.

Securities Law Compliance: Providing guidance on compliance matters related to securities offerings, disclosures, and adherence to securities laws and stock exchange regulations.

Intellectual Property Protection: Assisting in the safeguarding and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights, while addressing infringement issues.

Corporate Restructuring and Reorganization: Guiding companies through restructurings, reorganizations, and bankruptcy proceedings with a focus on minimizing legal risks and enhancing value for stakeholders.

International Business Transactions: Facilitating cross-border business activities, including international contracts, trade agreements, foreign investments, and navigating complex global regulatory compliance.

These activities illustrate the broad spectrum of our legal expertise in supporting businesses throughout their lifecycle, from inception and growth to navigating complex transactions and addressing the challenges they encounter.

Arbitration is a form of out-of-court dispute resolution, a private process in which a neutral and independent third party—a sole arbitrator or an arbitral tribunal—is engaged to resolve disagreements between two or more parties.

It is essential that there is always an odd number of arbitrators appointed for each dispute.

Under the Qatar Arbitration Law, an arbitral tribunal typically consists of three arbitrators unless the parties mutually agree to a different arrangement.

At the beginning of the arbitration process, the parties involved enter into an arbitration agreement, thereby committing to abide by the tribunal’s decision.

Throughout the proceedings, arbitrators attentively listen to both sides as they present their arguments, relevant evidence, and testimonies, which form the basis for a binding decision.

AT ARAB LEGAL CONSULTATIONS CENTER

Our lawyers possess decades of experience and in-depth expertise in managing and resolving a wide range of local and international disputes, representing clients in Arabic, English, Spanish, and French.

We dedicate our efforts to dispute prevention by assisting our clients during agreement negotiations, evaluating liability risks, drafting agreements, and reviewing critical clauses.

Our arbitration team specializes in civil, commercial, construction, and sports arbitration disputes.

When disputes do arise, we provide our clients with insightful guidance on the upcoming proceedings and strive to achieve the most favorable outcomes in a timely manner.

We take great pride in managing complex arbitration cases under the auspices of reputable institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre (GCCCAC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS).

Venture capital is vital for the growth of the MENA economy. At Arab Legal Consultations Center, we pride ourselves on offering tailored legal services for the Emerging Companies and VC ecosystem.

Our expertise spans venture financing, handling instruments like convertible debt, equity notes, and equity rounds from Seed to Series A and beyond. Our experienced lawyers support clients throughout the financing lifecycle, from ideation to exits via M&A or IPOs.

We differentiate ourselves with extensive experience in venture financing transactions across the US, Europe, and MENA, adept at navigating all types of documentation.

Our practice combines a strong understanding of entrepreneurship, technology, and business development, helping clients commercialize their ideas. We cover all aspects of corporate law, including licensing, M&A, private equity, and IPOs, while focusing on clients’ commercial goals.

With a deep understanding of the regional landscape, our clients benefit from our strong presence in Qatar. We provide legal advice on company formation and have been instrumental in establishing major joint stock companies in the country.

With over 30 years of experience, we drive successful outcomes, having led the establishment of legal frameworks for private placements and IPOs in Qatar. Our firm has advised on more IPOs than any other in the region and contributed to the development of procedures utilized by government authorities.

We offer a comprehensive range of legal services encompassing both contentious and non-contentious matters. Our practice possesses a deep understanding of construction law principles, complemented by extensive knowledge of its practical application in Qatar, whether in local courts, offshore courts, or arbitral institutions. Our practice is uniquely consolidated, integrating common-law lawyers and local civil-law lawyers with bilingual capabilities and unparalleled industry expertise. This enables us to provide a genuine one-stop-shop service, advising clients on a wide array of legal matters.

Our clientele spans the full spectrum of developers, financiers, contractors, sub-contractors, and project consultants. We assist clients—be they employers, contractors, or consultants—on all aspects of contract interpretation and project procedures. Additionally, we provide analysis and representation in crucial interactions among participants on site. Our depth of experience ensures that our services are delivered both timely and with added value.

As a firm, we assure our clients that we remain consistently updated on any changes in this field. Our services include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Drafting and reviewing various types of contracts to ensure legality and protect our clients from potential disputes or risks.
- Offering consultations to advise clients on legal matters related to this field as needed.
- Timely drafting of Notice Letters in connection with disputes to avoid unnecessary escalation to the courts when possible.

In the realm of employment, our deep understanding of the realities confronting both employers and employees, along with their respective legal rights, obligations, and responsibilities, empowers us to provide unmatched counsel and effective representation in all workplace-related matters.

In Qatar, our attorneys have been predominantly engaged in advising an increasing number of Qatari and international companies on employment procedures, policy formulation, contract development, and revisions.

We are dedicated to maintaining a balanced approach between the interests of employers and employees.

One of our primary objectives is to ensure that all labor and employment practices align with Qatari labor law and employment regulations.

We recognize that employers strive to manage their businesses effectively while adhering to the law, and we also understand that employees seek protection and clarity regarding their contractual and legal obligations toward their employers.

We offer a comprehensive range of legal solutions that assist employers in managing their workforce effectively and in compliance with legal standards.

This commitment is complemented by our strong emphasis on providing employees with equally exceptional services and representation.

Our law firm, specializing in Employment Law & Labor Matters, engages in a variety of activities including:

Employment Contracts:
Crafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts, including non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, and severance packages.

Discrimination and Harassment Claims:  
Advising and representing both employers and employees in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Wage and Hour Compliance:  
Ensuring adherence to wage laws, overtime regulations, minimum wage requirements, and proper classification of employees as exempt or non-exempt from overtime.

Employee Benefits and Compensation:
Providing guidance on employee benefits packages, retirement plans, health insurance, and compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Workplace Policies and Handbooks:  
Drafting and updating employee handbooks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Workplace Safety and Health Regulations:  
Assisting employers in meeting occupational safety and health standards, addressing workplace safety concerns, and managing OSHA compliance issues.

Collective Bargaining and Union Relations:
Representing employers or unions in collective bargaining negotiations, labor disputes, and grievance processes.

Employee Training Programs:
Conducting training sessions for employees and management focused on employment law compliance, workplace harassment prevention, and diversity training.

Employment Litigation:
Representing clients in litigation related to employment claims, including wrongful termination, discrimination lawsuits, wage disputes, and breach of employment contracts.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR):  
Facilitating mediation or arbitration to resolve employment disputes outside of court, with an emphasis on achieving mutually agreeable solutions.

These activities underscore our commitment to delivering comprehensive legal guidance and support to both employers and employees in navigating the complexities of employment law, promoting fair and lawful workplaces, and effectively resolving disputes.