White & Case LLP‘s Doha-based corporate and commercial offering is retained to advise on domestic, regional and international transactions, including M&A deals and joint ventures. Charbel Abou Charaf heads the practice, and is joined by newly arrived Ashley Ballard , who has over 20 years of experience in transactional matters in the oil and gas, financial, aviation and other regulated sectors. Elias Choueifati is a key member of the team for private equity matters, along with local and cross-border acquisitions.
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- ‘White and Case stand out for its deep understanding of M&A and the overall statutory framework in the banking sector, combining strong technical expertise. The team is responsive, caring, ready always, and proactive in identifying and supporting the Bank on corporate governance matters and on corporate law matters as well.’
- ‘The individuals we work with at White and Case distinguish themselves through their deep subject matter expertise, responsiveness, and flexibility. They consistently demonstrate a clear understanding of complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions and related legal matters, providing the right advice as needed to support the bank’s interests. ’
- ‘They are excellent, Proactive, and thorough. Always anticipating legal issues, clear in their requests and their advices and succinct. Available and dedicated.’
- ‘Respectful, considerate, excellent quality of work, speed and efficiency.’
- ‘Enthusiastic, willing to help, have a lot of knowledge of different aspects.’
- ‘White & Case LLP’s Commercial, Corporate and M&A practice in Qatar demonstrates strong market positioning, marked by over two decades of local experience and seamless integration with the firm’s global network’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Charbel Abou Charaf
Other key lawyers
Ashley Ballard; Elias Choueifati