Nasser Mehsin Al-Adba KC
Dr. Nasser Al-Adba – Founder and Director, Head of Arbitration Department at Omani & Partners and Chairman at Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Qatar – QFC
Dr. Nasser Al-Adba is an achieved and well respected legal professional, arbitrator, and academic with extensive expertise in international investment law, commercial arbitration, and dispute resolution. As Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Qatar – QFC Branch, he has been instrumental in advancing arbitration practices and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the MENA region.
Dr. Al-Adba is a full-time professor of International Investment Law at Qatar University and has been appointed as a panellist for the World Trade Organization (WTO), playing a key role in international trade and investment disputes. His legal expertise spans drafting and negotiating major infrastructure and construction contracts, structuring public-private partnerships (PPP), and advising on bilateral and multilateral trade agreements.
Areas of Expertise:
International Investment & Trade Law
Commercial & Investment Arbitration
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Contracts
Construction Law & Dispute Resolution
Bilateral & Multilateral Treaty Negotiations
Oil & Gas Agreements (DPSA & EPSA)
Technology Transfer & Concession Agreements
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Key Contributions & Legal Leadership:
Dr. Al-Adba has played a pivotal role in shaping arbitration and dispute resolution frameworks in the GCC and beyond. His expertise in international investment law, trade agreements, and energy sector disputes has positioned him as a trusted legal advisor for governments, multinational corporations, and regulatory bodies.
His work in the energy, infrastructure, and commercial sectors has led to the successful negotiation of high-value international agreements, arbitration settlements, and dispute resolution strategies. His deep understanding of investment protection mechanisms, dispute avoidance, and arbitration best practices has made him a sought-after legal expert and thought leader in the field.
With a strong commitment to legal excellence, arbitration reform, and professional development, Dr. Al-Adba continues to lead the way in modernizing dispute resolution and investment frameworks globally.
