Sharq Law Firm

Firm Overview

Sharq Law Firm is a distinguished Qatari practice based in Doha, widely recognised for its expertise across corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters. Founded in 2014 by Managing Partner Rashid Al Saad, the firm has swiftly established itself as a trusted legal adviser to government entities, financial institutions, listed companies, and international clients conducting business in Qatar.

Rashid Al Saad is a Qatari-qualified advocate with full rights of audience before all national courts, including the Court of Cassation. Renowned for his strategic insight and command of complex, high-value disputes, he leads the firm with a steadfast commitment to legal excellence and a deep understanding of the Qatari legal landscape.

Sharq Law Firm is composed of multilingual and multi-qualified lawyers admitted in Qatar, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Egypt, and Lebanon. The firm is respected for its agility, intellectual rigour, and assured handling of cross-border mandates—bringing clarity, precision, and responsiveness to every instruction.

Main Areas of Practice

Corporate & Commercial:

Sharq advises across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law, including M&A, joint ventures, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and governance. The firm acts for sovereign entities, banks, publicly listed companies, and major conglomerates. It has advised on several sovereign bond programmes, IPOs, and Qatar Financial Markets Authority submissions. Its work spans banking, capital markets, competition law, and consumer protection.

Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration & Construction):

Sharq’s litigation team is led by Rashid Al Saad and Abdelraouf El Bekei, a former Cassation judge with over 40 years of experience. The firm handles commercial, civil, administrative, and criminal matters before all levels of Qatari courts, with particular strength in complex litigation arising from construction, real estate, banking, and procurement disputes.

The firm also advises on white-collar matters, enforcement proceedings, and urgent applications. Its arbitration and construction team represents clients in disputes under ICC, QICCA, and other institutional rules, particularly in matters involving FIDIC-based contracts and large infrastructure projects.

Other Areas:

The firm also acts in employment, real estate, public law, and regulatory matters. It has growing expertise in tax and insurance disputes and advisory work, as well as a thriving white collar crime practice. It frequently works alongside international law firms as Qatari counsel and provides expert local input on contentious and transactional matters.

International Work:

Sharq Law Firm is highly regarded for its expertise in cross-border disputes and international arbitration. The firm represents clients from across the globe in complex, high-stakes proceedings, including a recent multi-million-dollar arbitration seated in Cyprus. Its partners are frequently instructed to serve as Qatari law expert witnesses in both commercial and investor–state arbitrations, and regularly advise on the Qatari legal dimensions of foreign-seated disputes.