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Qatar > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
The well-established corporate and commercial team from Dentons in Doha combines international expertise with longstanding experience of the Qatari market. Safwan Moubaydeen and Zaher Nammour co-lead the team from Jordan and Qatar respectively: Moubaydeen is particular noted for his work advising financers on large-scale infrastructure projects, while Nammour’s practice runs the gamut of corporate matters including joint ventures, restructuring, public offerings and regulatory. A distinct area of sector strength for the team is the aviation industry, with clients including major aircraft leasing companies, airports and airlines. Multi-lingual capabilities are a hallmark of the team, with fluency across Arabic, English and French.Practice head(s):
Safwan Moubaydeen; Zaher Nammour
Key clients
Qatar Sports Investments (QSI)
Dar Al Arkan Properties LLC
The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy
Qatar Mining
Cooley (UK) LLP
Castlelake L.P.
Qatar Airways Q.C.S.C.
Qatar Star
KIMS Holding Company BSC
Work highlights
- Advising client on a corporate restructuring in preparation of listing the company on the London Stock Exchange, including assistance in carrying out the due diligence exercise, drafting of a master sale agreement and assignment of proceeds agreement and preparing the necessary corporate approvals and authorisations.
- Advised the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (Supreme Committee), which was the body in charge of implementing host country operations for the World Cup, on data privacy related matters as part of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 preparations.
- Advised Qatar Star, the company awarded the concession for providing catering services to the Stadiums for the 2022 World Cup event, on their Concession from FIFA.
Qatar > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
The ‘helpful and responsive’ banking and finance practice at Dentons pairs international reach with expertise in Qatari law and practices. Heads of team Safwan Moubaydeen and Zaher Nammour offer expertise in large-scale infrastructure and finance projects, advising both private and governmental entities. Experience in the aviation industry is a notable standout characteristic of the team, with a stellar track-record advising aircraft leasing companies.Practice head(s):
Safwan Moubaydeen; Zaher Nammour
Testimonials
‘The team acted as local counsel in Qatar on a transaction I was involved with. They were helpful and responsive and gave good advice when local law issues arose.’
‘Zaher Nammour was our main point of contact who provided clear advice on what was needed.’
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Key clients
SAK Holding / Ezdan/ Assya
Qatar International Islamic Bank
Thani 2015
Work highlights
- Advising on a QAR1bn amended and restated facility agreement.
- Advising on regulatory requirements, including advice on sanctions relating to business inside and outside Qatar.
- Advising on an amended and restated facility agreement initially entered into in 2015.
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Our presence in the Middle East is among the largest of any international law firm and spans the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt and our offices collaborate closely both across the region and internationally. With over 50 years of experience in these markets, our long-standing relationships with government officials, financial institutions and other intermediaries provide a strategic advantage for our clients.
Established in 2007, our Doha office is one of the largest international law firms in Qatar. Our team of internationally qualified lawyers offers a comprehensive, multilingual service to clients and has advised on a number of the major deals undertaken in Qatar in the past few years.
Collaboration is key to our partnership with our clients. In addition to our wide-ranging experience, our clients also benefit from our professional associations. We work closely with major Qatar decision-makers and institutions to ensure our clients can move their business forward in Doha.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Office Managing Partner | Safwan Moubaydeen | [email protected] | +974 4459 8960 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Andrew Jones | Andrew Jones is the managing partner, and heads the Dispute Resolution and… | View Profile | |
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Gabriel Olufemi | Gabriel Olufemi is a senior associate in the Dentons Middle East Construction… | View Profile | |
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