Local Knowledge & Relationships

Our greatest assets include our technical expertise and understanding of the local laws, institutions and procedures. Over time we have developed strong relationships with the authorities that our clients need to engage with in order to carry on business in Qatar.

Most of ALB’s lawyers are native speakers of Arabic, they have the ability to read and interpret Qatari laws in the original language of the texts. For the convenience of our clients, we are happy to provide English translations of Qatari laws and legal documents.

Much emphasis is placed on an understanding of Egyptian jurisprudence as many Qatari laws are reproduced directly from Egyptian law. Egyptian precedents are often cited in Qatari courts. Our lawyer’s significant experience and understanding of Egyptian jurisprudence allows us to advise our clients on developing areas of Qatari law.

Collectively, our lawyers have a wealth of experience in other Middle East jurisdictions and such an array of experience proves to be a valuable asset in navigating and often contributing to Qatar’s developing legal system