Ranking tables
Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration | Global
Qatar
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- Hasan El Shafiey DLA Piper Middle East LLP4 Years Ranked
- Verena Gross White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked
- Josias de SallesSharq Law Firm
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Clyde & Co LLPDispute Resolution: International Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedDistinguished international law firm Clyde & Co continues to field a formidable team in Doha and regularly appears on cutting-edge disputes. Its Qatar group offers expertise in a variety of areas, including shareholder disputes and debt recovery matters. It is also frequently identified by sources for its experience representing contractors in construction arbitrations. Other major clients originate from the insurance and finance sectors.
1 Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLPDispute Resolution: International Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedEversheds 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.
1 White & Case LLPDispute Resolution: International Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedThe 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.
Band 2
2 DentonsDispute Resolution: International Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedDentons fields a well-respected dispute resolution practice in Doha, which maintains a high level of expertise in construction arbitration. The department is well versed in advising clients on disputes arising from major infrastructure and energy projects. It regularly co-ordinates matters before the Qatari courts, in additon to assisting clients in the context of ICC arbitration proceedings.
2 K&L GatesDispute Resolution: International Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedThe Doha office of K&L Gates fields a capable disputes team that possesses noteworthy expertise in arbitration, especially in regard to cases held under ICC rules. The team also regularly assists with litigation proceedings, including at the Qatari Court of Appeal and before the QFC courts. It represents a number of engineering and construction clients, as well as real estate developers and hotel groups.
2 Pinsent Masons LLPDispute Resolution: International Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedPinsent Masons is a highly regarded law firm whose Doha team possesses extensive expertise in Qatar-based disputes. Globally, the firm is well known for its comprehensive understanding of construction disputes, and its team in Qatar has acted on arbitrations stemming from a variety of major infrastructure, oil and gas, and real estate projects. It is adept at representing international clients in ICC arbitrations and is also capable of overseeing Arabic-language litigation before the Qatari courts, working alongside domestic Qatari advocates.
Band 3
3 DLA Piper LLPDispute Resolution: International Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedDLA Piper's Doha office is home to a highly experienced team of dispute resolution lawyers who are noted for their considerable experience in construction arbitrations. In these matters, the team regularly appears in ICC and QICCA proceedings. It is also well versed in disputes relating to energy and infrastructure projects.3 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPDispute Resolution: International Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has an acclaimed international team that frequently handles disputes arising from major Qatari construction and infrastructure projects. The firm is experienced in commercial arbitrations, including ICC proceedings. Its client list features government entities and well-known players in the energy, education and technology sectors.