Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : Qatar
Band 1
Contact number
+ 974 440 64300Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case has significant resources across the region, which it can draw from for large construction disputes."
"They are open and transparent, and provide great value for money."
"White & Case has significant resources across the region, which it can draw from for large construction disputes."
"They are open and transparent, and provide great value for money."
Notable Practitioners
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 Vahdat takes a hands-on approach and gives sage advice during the case. He is on top of the details."
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.