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Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration - Qatar

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What the Team is Known For

The Doha office of White & Case fields a skilled disputes practice with capabilities across a wide variety of matters. It is well respected for its strong track record when it comes to advising government and quasi-government entities on high-profile disputes. The firm is a major presence in the field of construction arbitration, often acting for real estate developers and contractors.

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Strengths

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The team at White & Case was hugely responsive, and very good at giving timely communication and instruction.

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The team is engaged and provides first-class advice, drafting and advocacy.

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The team at White & Case was hugely responsive, and very good at giving timely communication and instruction.

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The team is engaged and provides first-class advice, drafting and advocacy.

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Notable Practitioners

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Payvand Vahdat

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Payvand Vahdat is an increasingly well-recognised lawyer with extensive expertise in construction and project-related disputes. He regularly advises on cases heard before the Qatari courts, as well as overseeing arbitration proceedings under ICC rules.

Payvand took a hands-on approach and gave sage advice during the process.

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Verena Gross

Up and Coming

Verena Gross is an international construction and commercial arbitration counsel based in Doha. She is experienced in matters concerning power stations, infrastructure projects, transport and real estate.

Verena is extremely bright. Her ability to seamlessly digest information is tremendous and her drafting is first rate, as are her cross-examination skills.

Verena was on top of all details of the case and clearly understood all the relevant technical matters.

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Michael Turrini

Expertise Based Abroad

Michael Turrini is primarily based in Dubai but also spends a significant amount of time in White & Case's Abu Dhabi and Doha offices. He continues to act on a number of Qatari construction arbitrations and is particularly adept at advising employer-side clients on disputes relating to infrastructure projects. His experience also includes acting for government entities and contractors.

Michael has been outstanding and possesses the ability to foresee issues before anyone else.

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