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Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Corporate/Commercial

Global Guide 2026 : Qatar


Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

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As one of the few full-service premier advisory law firms in Qatar, the corporate and commercial team of Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners draws on its specialised expertise and diverse experience to advise on the various aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions. As Qatar’s corporate and commercial landscape continues to evolve, Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners’ team maintains a deep-rooted awareness of developments and provides its clients frequent updates on the emerging corporate legislation, policies and practices.

The advisory team, consisting of ranked partners Sultan M. Al-Abdulla and Salman Mahmood, invests time to understand the needs of the firm’s clients so that it can deliver astute, relevant and effective advice. The team formed by Salman Mahmood not only advise on corporate structures, but also give specialised commercial advice on corporate governance, inter-shareholder rights and relations, regulatory and tax matters, and other commercial matters.

As a dedicated Qatari law firm, Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners’ extensive local experience affords it the knowledge to provide bespoke advice with respect to agency agreements, asset/business purchases, competition law, corporate re-structuring, distribution and franchise agreements, employment, foreign direct investment, free zones, intellectual property licensing, joint ventures, shareholders agreements, share sale and purchase agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, and M&A.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Qatar

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners is a pre-eminent Doha-based law firm with an extensive corporate and commercial practice. As well as providing guidance on acquisitions and disposals, the team is well versed in corporate financings and restructurings. The firm is equally noteworthy for its deep expertise in media and telecoms matters, and is also well versed in issues pertinent to the oil and gas sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners advised the subsidiary of an industrial services company on the due diligence aspects of its proposed QAR26 million acquisition of an engineering consultancy company in Qatar.

Strengths

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  • Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners has depth of knowledge and expertise in corporate and regulatory matters.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners' advice shows a deep knowledge of local laws and market practices.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners has a very strong corporate legal team.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersSultan M Al-Abdulla
    Eminent PractitionersSultan M Al-Abdulla

    Sultan M Al-Abdulla

    Firm founder and managing partner Sultan Al-Abdulla is widely respected for his handling of corporate transactions and commercial contract matters. He is well known within the Doha business community and is particularly experienced in representing clients from the oil and gas sector.
  • Band 2Salman Mahmood
    Band 2Salman Mahmood

    Salman Mahmood

    Salman Mahmood has wide-ranging experience in advising on commercial contracts. This encompasses employment contracts, as well as licensing requirements and franchising arrangements. He is also able to support international clients on corporate share transfers.

    • Salman Mahmood exceeds expectations through his responsiveness, attention to detail and practical approach.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
    • Salman Mahmood is approachable and available to give advice at short notice.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

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