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Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration - Qatar

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What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland is a well-reputed international law firm, which is often highlighted for its longevity in the Qatari market. The Doha-based disputes team represents a wide variety of international and domestic clients in high-stakes arbitrations. The team is also capable of overseeing Qatari court litigation proceedings, as well as QFC litigation and appellate cases. Clients include well-known financial services and construction entities.

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  • Eversheds Sutherland represented Joannou and Paraskevaides Qatar and Conspel Qatar in the context of an ICC arbitration arising from the installation of a firefighting and safety system in Doha's Education City football stadium.

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Alexander Whyatt
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Alexander Whyatt is an esteemed lawyer who is noted for his skills in handling construction arbitrations, with experience acting for a number of prominent clients in the projects and infrastructure sector, among others. He regularly appears in ICC, LCIA and QICCA arbitration proceedings.

Alex is an outstanding, tactical and commercial lawyer who knows the arbitration process inside out and brings us successful results.

His involvement in the case was significant and his management approach was pragmatic. He kept things simple and remained available to address important issues and provide relevant feedback.

Alexander Whyatt is an excellent tactician, always creative in his approach to cases.

His advice is neat and concise, and he thinks about the bigger picture. We rely on him for our largest and most complex cases.

Alexander Whyatt follows up on all queries, showing interest in, and dedication to, our case.

Omid Mousavi
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Omid Mousavi is a senior associate with particular expertise in construction and technology disputes. He is also skilled in international arbitration, including cases before the ICC.

Omid is very strong at drafting and writes beautifully. He works hard to turn documents around efficiently and is available when we need him.

We value his knowledge and strategic thinking.

Omid provided an excellent level of service and was highly responsive. He excelled at maintaining the bigger picture and at communicating clearly and objectively.

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Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration

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Alexander Whyatt
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Omid Mousavi
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