Global Guide 2026 : Qatar
Ranked Individuals
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Al Tamimi is a prominent regional law firm with a strong Qatari corporate practice that is well versed in assisting with M&A. The Doha office also offers a robust banking and finance group with experience acting for both borrowers and lenders. In addition to financing transactions, the banking department regularly advises on debt capital markets issuances, refinancing and restructuring, as well as banking regulatory work.
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Al Tamimi advised DSV on its QAR21.3 billion acquisition of Panalpina.
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Al Tamimi is up to date with the latest market trends and provides high quality.
Al Tamimi stands out for its strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver practical, solution-oriented advice.
Al Tamimi has deep local knowledge of regulations.
Al Tamimi has a team on the ground that is good at building relationships with clients and the market overall.
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Head of Al Tamimi's Doha office, Matthew Heaton also leads the firm's Qatar banking and finance team. He has an excellent reputation for his handling of finance transactions, banking regulatory issues and loaning matters, expertly acting on behalf of international and regional clients.
Matthew Heaton is my go-to lawyer.
Matthew Heaton is a very good managing partner and always very responsive.
Matthew Heaton can always be relied upon to deliver a fast service with practical experience of the Qatar market.
Ahmed Jaafir leads Al Tamimi's corporate practice in Qatar. He has garnered an enviable reputation within this sphere, regularly being cited as a go-to adviser on such issues. His expertise covers joint venture agreement issues, as well as corporate acquisitions and regulatory work.
Ahmed Jaafir's strategic insight into complex corporate structures and his ability to navigate challenging regulatory landscapes make him an invaluable asset.
Ahmed Jaafir has a deep understanding of the local laws and regulations.
Ahmed Jaafir is a highly recommended and respected corporate practitioner in Qatar.
Ahmed Jaafir provides reliable practical legal guidance focused on workable solutions.
Frank Lucente is an esteemed corporate lawyer with experience across the gamut of work in this space, including corporate restructuring matters as well as joint venture and regulatory advice.
Frank Lucente is solution-oriented, supportive and possesses deep expertise.
Frank Lucente delivers very sensible and useful legal advice.
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