White & Case LLP‘s projects, real estate and construction team is praised by clients for its ’right mix of expertise and commercial sense‘, and is a port of call for oil and gas companies, government bodies, utilities providers, and other clients both in Qatar and the GCC, alongside providing services for multinational clients. The Doha-based team is jointly headed by Payvand Vahdat and Joshua Cohen , with the former being highly sought after for their work in construction mandates, including commercial, residential and hospitality projects, particularly contentious matters. Cohen, meanwhile, is highly experienced in PPP procurements for transport, health, petrochemical and energy infrastructure. Kate Chapman is additionally experienced in project financing, specialising in cross-border real estate financing.
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- ‘Good optimization of time. Picking appropriate level of talent taking into account the nature of work and complexity of task.’
- ‘Able to embed resources within a project quite quickly and flexibly.’
- ‘Deep capabilities in the Doha local office, from partner to associate level. Very much appreciated by Doha-based clients.’
- ‘Very knowledgeable team. Experienced in the area we were interested in. Great client service, made working with them very easy for us. Dedicated and committed to our issue and we got a fantastic outcome as well.’
- ‘Practical advice, personal approach, and deep understanding of our needs. The team is easy to work with, quick to respond, and brings the right mix of expertise and commercial sense. we also appreciate the flexible billing, use of smart technology, and the firm’s strong focus on diversity and collaboration’
- ‘The people I work with are not just great at what they do they’re also really easy to work with. They’re smart, down-to-earth, and always quick to help. What sets them apart is how practical and clear their advice is. I’ve especially appreciated working with Payvand who always go the extra mile and make things easier.’
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Practice head
Joshua Cohen; Payvand Vahdat
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Kate Chapman