Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Qatar
Band 1
About
Provided by Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners
Our litigation team, led by Sultan M. Al-Abdulla and Dr Ashraf Feshawi, is highly experienced in local practice with a thorough grounding in procedural and substantive law. Our lawyers regularly appear before all courts and tribunals in the State of Qatar, including the Court of Cassation. Our litigation team has an outstanding track record in complex, high stakes disputes arising from construction contracts, which includes disputes relating to works completed, change orders and variations, payment disputes and change of law claims.
Our arbitration team, led by Sultan M. Al-Abdulla and Salman Mahmood, has significant experience in handling complex matters, with an emphasis on commercial and construction arbitrations. Our team is admitted to practise in various common and civil law jurisdictions. We therefore offer the benefits of an international law firm, coupled with deep knowledge of our local market, its culture and systems. We conduct arbitrations under the major institutional rules and ad hoc arbitrations. We also deal with procedural hearings and interlocutory applications for interim relief, including advising on related court matters, such as the enforcement of arbitral awards.
Chambers Review
Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners is an accomplished law firm that is often cited as a market leader in contentious matters. Its litigation team is highly experienced in handling cases up to Court of Cassation and Court of Appeal level, most notably in relation to construction disputes. The arbitration team excels in acting for international clients on cross-border cases, as well as representing regional companies in shareholder disputes.
Work Highlights
- Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners acted for an international bank on a dispute concerning a facility agreement against a Qatari businessman. The matter was valued at QAR1.2 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sultan Al-Abdulla can deal with complex matters very well. The team has a great deal of understanding and can work under pressure."
"They are available to answer questions and also really understand our business."
"Sultan Al-Abdulla can deal with complex matters very well. The team has a great deal of understanding and can work under pressure."
"They are available to answer questions and also really understand our business."
Notable Practitioners
Firm founder and managing partner Sultan Al-Abdulla is distinguished for his capabilities in litigation at all levels of the court system, including the appellate courts. He is also experienced in arbitration matters and regularly acts for clients from the real estate and construction sectors.
Ashraf Feshawi is a lawyer who commands considerable respect for his wide-ranging disputes practice, which covers both litigation and arbitration. He frequently acts for real estate and construction clients in litigation matters up to the appellate level, as well as arbitrations conducted under a variety of institutional rules.
"Ashraf Feshawi is a skilled lawyer who can achieve the required goal."
"Ashraf guided us throughout the case with excellent service."
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