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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Qatar > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Dani Kabbani leads Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's corporate practice in Qatar, which is highlighted for its strengths in multijurisdictional M&A (including inbound and outbound investment transactions), IPOs and joint ventures. The firm also advises on almost all of the funds that are issued in Qatar, as well as advising on ultimate structures in Cayman Islands and Luxembourg. Sector strengths for the team include renewable energy and oil and gas. Principal associate Samer Sarkis is a key figure in the group.Practice head(s):
Dani Kabbani
Other key lawyers:
Samer Sarkis
Testimonials
‘Eversheds Qatar has an extremely versatile team. They understand the market and the business very well and always deliver work of a high standard.’
‘Dani Kabbani is a very experienced lawyer and the main driver for Eversheds Qatar being at the forefront of international law firms. He is smart, business savvy and has the contacts to make things happen. An opinion from Dani is not just a reading of the law, but the culmination of his experience and contacts within the Qatari market.’
‘Samer Sarkis is very efficient, reliable and proactive.’
Key clients
Al Faleh Educational Holding
QInvest
Investment House
Qatargas
Yara
Work highlights
- Advised Al Faleh Educational Holding in relation to its proposed listing on the newly established Venture Market of Qatar Stock Exchange.
- Advising Investment House (IH) in connection with new acquisitions relating to its private equity fund, targeting Qatari investors in the alternative asset class of commercial shipping.
- Advising QInvest on a structured real estate acquisition for the purpose of acquiring six buildings from a Qatari listed entity.
Qatar > Projects, real estate and construction Tier 2
Led by managing partner Dani Kabbani, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's team acts for developers and funders on renewable energy projects in the MEAP region, including solar and wind projects. The team is also considered the go to for PPP projects in Qatar and is instructed by government entities on multiple procurement matters. Senior associate Benjamin Clark leads on sponsor and lender projects across the MENA region, working with Iwan Walters in Dubai. Principal associate Samer Sarkis is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Dani Kabbani
Other key lawyers:
Benjamin Clark; Samer Sarkis
Key clients
Qatar General Electricity and Water Co (Kahramaa)
Qatargas
Aspire Zone
Public Works Authority of Qatar
Ministry of Transport
Ministry of Finance in Qatar
Ministry of Health in Qatar
Qatar Airways
Qatar National Tourism Council
Ministry of Municipality and the Environment
Work highlights
- Advising Ashgal on the structuring, negotiation and delivery of a new wastewater treatment plant in Southern Doha.
- Advising a multinational power developer and its consortium on Qatar law matters in connection with its bid for the Facility E independent water and power (IWPP) project under development by the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa)
- Advising Ashgal on the delivery of four new health clinics across Qatar.
Qatar > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP demonstrates strong capabilities acting for borrowers and lenders on a myriad of complex shari’ah-compliant and conventional finance transactions. Its work in this space spans areas such as real estate finance, project finance, syndicated and bilateral loans, acquisition finance, trade finance and asset finance. Elsewhere, capital markets transactions are another key driver of mandates, as are fund structurings. Doha managing partner Dani Kabbani has been active in the local market for 25 years. Dubai-based partner Clint Dempsey is the overall head of the banking practice in the Middle East.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Samer Sarkis
Work highlights
- Advising Investment House (IH) on new acquisitions relating to its private equity fund, targeting Qatari investors in the alternative asset class of commercial shipping.
- Advising QInvest on a structured real estate acquisition for the purpose of acquiring six buildings from a Qatari listed entity.
- Advising IH on five series of issuance of a Shariah Global Certificate Programme involving a Shariah structured real estate acquisition of income generated offices in Europe.
Qatar > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s dispute resolution practice is now led by ‘excellent‘ legal director Alexander Whyatt, following the retirement of former head Richard Ward. Whyatt handles a steady stream of domestic and international construction disputes for clients operating in the industry in Qatar and across the Middle East. His experience includes arbitration (ICC, LCIA, QICCA), Qatar court litigation, expert determination and mediation. Elsewhere, other key contacts at the firm include managing partner Dani Kabbani and Dubai-based partner Shalagh Massingham.Practice head(s):
Alexander Whyatt
Other key lawyers:
Dani Kabbani
Testimonials
‘Alex Whyatt is a clever and hard-working lawyer. He produces excellent written work and is an engaging and effective advocate.’
Key clients
Qatar Foundation
Sidra Medicine
Qatar Free Zones Authority
China Gezhouba Group
Yuanda Aluminium Industry Engineering Company
Qatar Navigation (Milaha)
Mowasalat
United Bank Limited
Work highlights
- Close project support to Sidra Medicine’s in-house legal team, including assistance with contentious disputes and contract negotiations.
- Close project assistance to Qatar Free Zones Authority in contentious and noncontentious matters.
- Representation of Qatar Foundation in respect of a large industrial dispute.
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Litigation, dispute resolution and arbitration | Richard Ward | ||
Commercial | Dani Kabbani | ||
Corporate and M&A | Dani Kabbani | ||
TMT | Dani Kabbani | ||
Real estate | Dani Kabbani | ||
Construction | Richard Ward | ||
Projects and infrastructure | Richard Ward | ||
Projects and infrastructure | Dani Kabbani | ||
Employment and labour | Dani Kabbani | ||
Energy | Dani Kabbani | ||
IP | Dani Kabbani | ||
Antitrust and competition | Dani Kabbani | ||
Regulatory and legislative advice | Dani Kabbani | ||
Insurance | Dani Kabbani |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Dani Kabbani | Managing Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Julie Menhem | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Samer Sarkis | Principal Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Richard Ward | Partner | View Profile |
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Other offices : Please see www.eversheds-sutherland.com for details of offices around the worldPress Releases
Eversheds Sutherland: Wenzel Röhsner has been admitted to the Vienna bar
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24th January 2022 Michael Röhsner, LL.M. (26) has been admitted to the Vienna bar in December 2021 and has been promoted to Legal Director at Eversheds Sutherland in Austria. He focuses on data protection, IT law and cybersecurity.Eversheds Sutherland berät Reconomy bei Übernahme der deutschen Noventiz-Grupp
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Comparative Guides
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