The dispute resolution practice at K&L Gates is sought after by clients across the GCC for its broad regional experience, advising on cross-border arbitrations before the ICC, LCIA, DIAC and other bodies. The team capitalises on a strong track-record in infrastructure, construction, company, contractual and a broad range of commercial disputes. Matthew Walker directs the Doha practice, offering experience in appellate-level litigation, and works frequently with Guillaume Hess, who offers over 13 years of experience in GCC mandates, with a particular practice in construction and infrastructure arbitrations. Burak Eryiğit is also worth noting for energy arbitrations.
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Testimonials
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- What makes K&L Gates' team unique is their focus on clients' needs and availability to go the extra mile, with a proactive approach that shows genuine care for us. Their expertise is truly valuable and enables us to resolve complex matters in a very effective way.
- We work with Matthew Walker, an individual able to combine outstanding human and legal skills to serve our needs and facilitate the achievement of our goals. His commitment to finding innovative solutions for very complex matters is truly invaluable as he acts as a partner instead of as a simple legal advisor.
- ‘K&L Gates offers exceptional global reach paired with strong local expertise, making them a go-to firm for complex, cross-border disputes. The team is known for its strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and construction knowledge.’
- ‘Matthew Walker is highly regarded for his strategic foresight, clarity in communication, and calm handling of high-pressure disputes. He leads a responsive team that blends technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven mindset, setting them apart from competitors.’
- ‘The team demonstrated outstanding strategic oversight and technical fluency throughout a complex arbitration. Their ability to manage large volumes of information, coordinate closely with expert witnesses, and adapt to evolving case dynamics was exemplary.’
- ‘Matt provided exemplary leadership, overseeing the legal team and managing communications across all stakeholders, including clients, experts, witnesses, and counsel. His structured approach and ability to maintain strategic coherence throughout the arbitration were key to its effective execution.’
- ‘Matthew Walker has strong commercial and cultural knowledge of the arbitration landscape in Qatar, including regional specificities regarding arbitration practice.’
- ‘In my view and experience, what makes K&L Gates stand out from other law firms are their standards of professionalism and exceptionally talented lawyers - which results in exceptionally well drafted pleadings, and exceptional ability to develop and advance the strongest possible position for clients.’
- ‘Matt Walker, Partner, has acted as K&L Gates lead lawyer on multiple cases. I have found Matt grasps complex issues quickly, develops innovative alternative strategies, and finds solutions and ‘the way forward’ in the most challenging of situations.’
- ‘The team has very strong technical skills which sets them apart on large complex construction disputes. ’
Practice head
Matthew Walker
Other key lawyers
Guillaume Hess; Burak Eryiğit