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Crowell & Moring LLP
Commercial Bank Plaza
16th Floor
Doha P.O. Box 22632
Qatar

Qatar > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Charbel Maakaron heads the corporate team at Crowell & Moring LLP; Maakaron is a particular expert in cross-border transactions in both Europe and the U.S. for Qatari clients. The ‘pragmatic, efficient and knowledgeable‘ team boasts substantial knowledge of local laws and practices, handling a range of mandates across the investment, advanced tech, infrastructure and transport sectors. Expertise spans commercial contracts, corporate structuring, and joint ventures, with notable strength in the luxury sector.

Practice head(s):

Charbel Maakaron

Testimonials

‘They are pragmatic, efficient and knowledgeable, as well as user friendly – they provide commercially oriented advice. Particularly Charbel Maakaron.’

Key clients

Al Mana Fashion Group W.L.L.

Ernst & Young Qatar

Seib Insurance & Reinsurance

Qatar Investment & Projects Development Holding Co (QIPCO)

Qatar Airways Q.C.S.C.

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF)

Qatar > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Crowell & Moring LLP ‘s international dispute resolution team works in collaboration with its colleagues across the US, the UK, and Brussels. It has notable strength in international arbitration, alongside niche expertise in global aviation infrastructure. Clients include government bodies, oil and gas corporates, and real estate investment firms. Charbel Maakaron heads the team, and is chairman of the ICC Arbitration and ADR Commission in Qatar.

Practice head(s):

Charbel Maakaron

Key clients

Black Cat Engineering and Construction (BCEC)

Qatar Airways Group Q.C.S.C

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development

Al Mana Fashion Group W.L.L.

Qatar > Banking, finance and capital markets

Catherine Martinez joined Crowell & Moring LLP from private practice in January 2023; Martinez's expertise spans Islamic finance, regulatory advice, and multijurisdictional projects.
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Charbel Maakaron photo Mr Charbel Maakaron Managing Partner- Doha Office