The dispute resolution practice at Al Sulaiti Law Firm fields ‘strong local expertise with international perspective’, and is a favoured destination for clients requiring expertise in construction, commercial, energy, and administrative disputes, including through international arbitrations. The Doha-based team is jointly headed by its senior partners, who include Mubarak Al Sulaiti and Hussam Tantawy, who are highly active in litigation works. Atef Abdulfattah and Mohammed Saleh are experienced in contract disputes, while Amr Hossam is a port of call for construction disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Amr Hossam is an outstanding arbitration and construction lawyer.’
  • ‘Al Sulaiti Law Firm is one of the most respected firms in Qatar for dispute resolution, with a strong track record in both litigation and arbitration. Their team is highly skilled at navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional cases and has an in-depth understanding of Qatari law and court procedures.’
  • ‘Mubarak Al Sulaiti is a highly respected practitioner in Qatar, recognized for his strategic vision and deep understanding of dispute resolution.
  • ‘The team has in depth knowledge of the contracting market situation in Qatar. Knowing the key players in the leading JV's and corporations. Any role in the team of Sulaiti, collaborates and communicates clear about key Succes factors in the dispute/collection cases.’
  • ‘The dispute resolution team combines strong local expertise with international perspective, offering practical and strategic solutions in both litigation and arbitration. Clients value the team’s responsiveness, commercial awareness, and ability to handle complex, high-value disputes across sectors such as construction, energy, and finance.
  • ‘Mubarak Al Sulaiti is highly regarded for his deep knowledge of Qatari law, strong advocacy skills, and practical approach to resolving disputes. He is distinguished by his ability to combine local insight with a strategic, commercially minded perspective, which clients find invaluable.’

Key clients

  • Qatar Energy
  • Qatar National Bank
  • Mowasalat
  • Msheireb Properties
  • Lusail Holding
  • The Group
  • Samsung C&T Corporation
  • Power International Holding
  • Tadmur Holding WLL
  • Mannai Corporation Q.P.S.C.
  • S’hail Holding Group
  • Aamal Company Q.P.S.C.

Work highlights

Represented an international bank in securing a final judgment for recovery of a QAR 574.5m loan plus QAR 60m in damages.
Acted for a multinational client in a cross-border commercial dispute spanning Qatar, the UAE, and Europe.
Secured a landmark judgment for a group of investors in real estate development disputes.
Practice head

Mubarak Al Sulaiti; Hussam Tantawy; Atef Abdulfattah; Mohammed Saleh; Amr Hossam