Sharq Law Firm

Corporate & Commercial

Senior Associate

Perla Mardini is a Senior Associate at Sharq Law Firm, a Qatar-based law firm recognised for its strength in corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and cross-border advisory. Based in Doha, Perla advises on Qatari law across a range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, construction, retail, and financial services.

Her practice focuses on corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, IPO readiness, and project development. She has advised on novel share-swap acquisitions under Qatar’s Companies Law, as well as regulatory compliance under QFMA and MOCI frameworks. Her experience includes advising on the Qatari law aspects of cross-border project finance, and public offerings. In addition, Perla has supported matters involving construction contract disputes and Qatari law submissions in international arbitrations, including expert report preparation.

Perla is recognised by The Legal 500 as a Leading Associate in Banking, Finance and Capital Markets.

Selected Matters:

Advised on Qatari legal aspects of a sovereign USD 12.5 billion bond issuance listed on the London Stock Exchange. Acted for a sovereign investment entity in the acquisition and merger of two major utilities and related IPO planning. Supported the restructuring and share-swap acquisition of multiple companies ahead of a planned public listing. Advised on local law tax and enforceability issues in international project finance transactions. Assisted with expert input and documentation in construction and infrastructure-related arbitrations involving Qatari law.

Perla holds an LLB from Notre Dame University (Lebanon), with dual training in civil and common law. She is fluent in Arabic and English and proficient in French.

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LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – 2020​

Notre Dame University, Lebanon​​