Understanding Commercial Leases in Qatar
Ian Bode of Al Tamimi & Company’s Qatar office introduces the issues relating to commercial leases in Qatar. [Note: depending on the lease form, references in a lease can either be to “landlord and tenant” or to “lessor and lessee”. In this article, “landlord” and“tenant” are used]. Property lawyers in Qatar assume substantial responsibility when preparing commercial leases. They establish contractual relationships between landlords and tenants which govern the use and occupancy of property often for a period of years. One inappropriate word in a covenant, could expose a tenant to an unintended financial liability or a landlord to an unintended obligation.
Restructuring of Qatar’s Banking and Finance Cluster
By Ahmad AnaniBanking & Finance Department - Qatar The State of Qatar has one of the strongest and fastest growing economies in the world. The Qatari economic numbers are astonishing with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) standing at 52.7 billion US Dollars in 2006 and per capita income averaging to 76,000 US Dollars (2007). The GDP of Qatar is mainly derived from its oil and gas production (60%). Nevertheless, the Government of Qatar has a detailed plan to diversify the economy based on the oil and gas revenues that are surging due to the international increase of oil prices.
Press releases
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Agrofert Successful in Law Suit against PKN Orlen
PRAGUE (30 June 2009) – The Arbitration court in Prague has decided in favour of company Agrofert Holding (“Agrofert”) in its claim against Polish company Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen (“PKN Orlen”). The Polish company has to pay, on the basis of decision of the arbiters, a contractual penalty which exceeds EUR 77.2 million (over 2 billion CZK) with accessories. -
UBS CHF 3.8bn share placement
On June 25, 2009, UBS AG (SIX: UBSN) announced that it is offering 293,258,050 newly issued shares from authorized capital to a small number of institutional investors at a price of CHF 13.00 per share. After deducting cast associated with the placement, the amount of new equity capital expected to be raised is approximately CHF 3.8 billion. -
DWS reprises advisory role for MENA Infrastructure fund's investment in Oman's power sector
Denton Wilde Sapte continues to act as legal advisor for MENA Infrastructure Fund, picking up an instruction to advise on its second investment, in which it has taken 32.8% of the shareholding in Oman's United Power Company SAOG (UPC). -
Three partner admissions at Carey Olsen in Jersey
Carey Olsen is strengthening its corporate, finance and fiduciary teams in Jersey by admitting three partners to these key practice areas. -
Penningtons celebrates SRA and Farriers Registration Council tender wins
Penningtons Solicitors LLP's professional regulation group is celebrating two key appointments with the news that it has been successful in tenders to advise both the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and The Farriers Registration Council. -
Penningtons advises on Trans-Siberian Express luxury travel deal
Penningtons Solicitors LLP has advised international tour operator Australian Pacific Touring (UK) Limited on its purchase of a majority share in GW Travel Limited, the market-leader in long-distance luxury rail tours. GW Travel's flagship holidays are trips on the world-famous Trans-Siberian Express. -
Penningtons trainee encourages young Londoners to choose a career in law
Catherine McCann, a trainee solicitor at Penningtons Solicitors LLP's City office, has been invited to contribute to a new guide published by the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry to help young people consider the many types of jobs available in the capital. -
BAKER & MCKENZIE ADVISES FIBERWEB ON JOINT VENTURE WITH PETROPAR
London/Chicago/Sao Paolo, 26 June 2009 - Baker & McKenzie has advised Fiberweb plc on its proposed joint venture with Petropar S.A. The 50/50 joint venture, which will be named FitesaFiberweb, is intended to create the second largest producer of spunbond and non woven fabrics in North and South America. Completion of the transaction is subject to the approval of both Fiberweb and Petropar shareholders. -
Salans awarded Best European Law Firm
Salans has been awarded a Special Distinction in the Best European Law Firm award category at the 2009 International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards (“ILASA”). -
unit specialising in transaction and financing consultancy
HERMANN Rechtsanwälte Wirtschaftsprüfer Steuerberater and the Munich-based team at Grub Brugger join forces: Joint establishment of a unit specialising in transaction and financing consultancy