Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners > Doha, Qatar > Firm Profile

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners
LEVEL 16, THE Y TOWER
MARINA STREET 305, LUSAIL CITY
P.O. BOX 20464
Qatar

Qatar > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Praised for offering 'swift and strategic solutions', the corporate advisory department at Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners offers broad expertise in both transactional and non-transactional advisory matters, overseeing share and asset sales, incorporations, regulatory issues, consumer law and data protection. International clients also turn to the firm for advice on establishing a presence in Qatar. Salman Mahmood continues to head the team and is highly regarded in his field of advising local and international clients in the oil and gas sector on debt and corporate matters. Associate Ribal Fattal is a highly active member of the team, often seen alongside Omar Qouteshat and Rana Elbashir. Associate Mohamed Fouad is highlighted as 'an excellent associate'.

Practice head(s):

Salman Mahmood

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Solid team with competent staff on the ground and very good experience of the market.’

‘In the realm of data compliance, this team stands out as a beacon of professionalism, efficiency, and timeliness. The team’s expertise in navigating the intricate landscape of data regulations is nothing short of remarkable. The swift and strategic solutions they provide are a testament to the commitment to staying ahead of the curve, ensuring that the client not only meet but often exceed the standards set by the industry.’

‘This law firm is very reliable and very responsible. They answer to our questions very quickly and accurately. Also, they can deal with many practice area.’

‘Mr.Salman Mahmooda and Mr. Ribal Fattal are amazing and astonishing. They answer our questions very quickly and their fee is very flexible. Also, They often point out the points that we did not notice. We really rely on them.’

‘People at the firm are great, very pragmatic and efficient.’

‘Mohamed Fouad is an excellent associate.’

Key clients

BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP

Speedcast Salam

The Doha Golf Club

LPA CGR Avocats

Melki & Associates Law Firm

Allegion EMEA BV

Bird & Bird

Nishimura & Asahi

Work highlights

Qatar > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners‘ dispute resolution department is praised by clients for providing 'best-in-class, professional legal solutions'. The team offers advice on a broad spectrum of complex, high-value litigation. Its 'extensive expertise' and 'strong ability to handle legal and technical matters' demonstrates itself in the various construction and real estate sector matters the team handles, along with cases in the engineering, hospitality, technology, and oil and gas sectors. Many of the department's mandates involve multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions, and include transactional disputes, shareholder disputes involving corporate governance and culpability, tax, and other areas. Founding partner Sultan Al-Abdulla is noted for his 'huge expertise and knowledge of all sectors within Qatar', and co-leads the team with Ashraf Feshawi and Ahmed Durrani, who acts in high-value commercial arbitration and construction sector disputes, an area that Umang Singh is also highly active in.

Practice head(s):

Sultan M. Al-Abdulla; Ashraf Feshawi; Ahmed Durrani

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The firm has wide expertise and knowledge in complex litigations and has the capability to deliver outstanding results despite the challenges and complexity involved in the matter.’

‘They always keeps us updated with every little detail of the matter which the firm is handling on our behalf and their response time with regards to our request and queries are on point. They take our best interest very seriously and strive to provide the best legal services.’

‘One thing we can attest to is SAP has solidified its founding principle of integrity in offering best-in-class, professional legal solutions. Through genuine humility and down-to-earth practicality, the firm cultivates a collaborative relationship of open trust with its clients.

‘While we have experience working with other law firms in the country, our interactions with SAP have been truly exceptional. The firm’s associates consistently demonstrate a level of respect and attentiveness that is unmatched. They actively listen to our concerns, taking careful note of every detail, and ensuring that our needs are fully understood.

‘One of the best law firm in the region in respect of quality of work.’

‘The lawyers possess extensive expertise and a strong ability to handle legal and technical matters. Client communication is conducted professionally, and the reports are well-organized, providing significant value to case management.’

‘High profile Qatari firm. They are highly respected, led by an excellent senior partner whose experience and knowledge is second-to-none. The range of services that they offer is impressive and they have all bases covered. The firm has also made a point of recruiting lawyers from a diverse range of backgrounds and legal traditions, and the firm is stronger for it.’

‘Sultan Al-Abdulla: he is a doyen of the law in Qatar. He has huge expertise and knowledge of all sectors within Qatar along with the way in which the country works. This is invaluable for clients and is not found in many other people in the country.’

Key clients

Dukhan Bank

Advance Heavy Rocks

MFH W.L.L.

Bouygues Batiment International SA

Beretta Holding SA

Qatar Building Company

HAT Italian Company

Al Seal Company

Samsung C&T Corporation

Polo Ralph Lauren

Work highlights

Qatar > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3

Noted for its ‘in depth knowledge on all things Qatar law’, the team at Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners is especially active handling cross-border matters, typically involving funds, financing and Qatari financial regulations, in the real estate, information technology, and healthcare sectors. The team also has capability advising international banking clients on transactional and regulatory matters. Practice head Salman Mahmood has expertise in financing infrastructure and energy projects, along with debt restructuring, capital markets and syndicate loans. Ribal Fattal provides additional support on financial transactions.

Practice head(s):

Salman Mahmood

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘An absolutely fantastic team which has in depth knowledge on all things Qatar law. Always the go-to firm for all matters for us.’

‘Salman Mahmood is a very senior lawyer and always available to provide smart solutions to issues. 

‘The team were very thorough in their advice.’

Key clients

Paul Hastings

Al Maamary, Al Abri & Co

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Work highlights

Qatar > Projects, real estate and construction Tier 3

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners' projects and real estate offering frequently advises clients on contentious matters, particularly in the construction and oil and gas industries. The team is retained to represent clients in litigation in the local courts and in international arbitration proceedings to resolve commercial and damages claims, among other areas. Salman Mahmood co-heads the Doha-based team alongside Sultan Al-Abdulla and Ashraf Feshawi. Ahmed Durrani acts as managing associate while handling construction arbitration. Thomas Williams left the firm in October 2023.

Practice head(s):

Sultan M. Al-Abdulla; Salman Mahmood; Ashraf Feshawi; Ahmed Durrani

Key clients

Qatar Free Zones Authority

Advance Heavy Rocks

Bouygues Batiment International SA

Qatar Building Company

Al Seal Company

Samsung C&T Corporation

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners (“SAP”) is a full-service Qatar law firm that provides a wide range of services in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Our clients range from multinational companies and international law firms to Qatari private business and governmental entities. Founded in 1999, SAP is one of the longest established and largest law firms in Qatar.

SAP is ranked highly by international legal directories in all areas of legal practice. SAP is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners and Tier 1 by The Legal 500. The firm won the Qatar Domestic Law Firm of the Year Award 2021 by Chambers and Partners. Additionally, the firm was named Qatar Law Firm of the Year in 2017, 2020, 2021 and again in 2022, and Technology, Media & Telecommunications Team of the Year in 2019 and 2023 by the Qatar Business Law Forum presented by LexisNexis.  Our partners are also highly ranked individually for their corporate – commercial, energy, projects and disputes work.

Our corporate advisory team draws on its expertise to advise on all aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions. The advisory team invests time to understand the needs of its clients so it can deliver astute and effective advice. Our team not only advises on corporate structures but also gives sound commercial advice on company management, mergers and acquisitions and employment related issues, contract law, administrative law, intellectual property and IP registration. In addition to providing commercial and industry insight, the corporate advisory team, alongside the dispute resolution teams, supports its clients throughout the dispute resolution process, including litigation, mediation or arbitration.

Our dispute resolution team are highly experienced in local practice with a thorough grounding in procedural and substantive law. Our lawyers regularly appear before all courts and tribunals in the state of Qatar, including the Court of Cassation. Our dispute resolution team has an outstanding track record in complex, high stakes disputes arising from construction contracts, which includes disputes relating to works completed, change orders and variation, payment disputes and change of law claims.

Our arbitration team has extensive experience in commercial arbitration and represents clients in domestic and international arbitrations, both under major institutional rules and ad hoc. Our team has assisted arbitration on matters involving joint ventures, partnerships and disputes arising from banking and finance transactions. The team also advise on related court matters, such as the enforcement of arbitral awards.

Department Name Email Telephone
Agency and Franchise Salman Mahmood
Arbitration Sultan M. Al-Abdulla
Arbitration Salman Mahmood
Banking and Finance Salman Mahmood
Corporate, Commercial and Transnational Salman Mahmood
Employment and Immigration Salman Mahmood
Energy and Natural Resources Sultan M. Al-Abdulla
Energy and Natural Resources Salman Mahmood
Events and Sporting Salman Mahmood
Intellectual Property Salman Mahmood
Litigation Sultan M. Al-Abdulla
Litigation Ashraf Feshawi
Regulatory and Compliance Salman Mahmood
Tax Salman Mahmood
Telecoms, Media and Technology Salman Mahmood
Photo Name Position Profile
Sultan Al-Abdulla photo Sultan Al-Abdulla Managing Partner
Ashraf Feshawi photo Ashraf Feshawi Partner
Salman Mahmood photo Salman Mahmood Partner
Number of lawyers : 28 (including partners)
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