Next Generation Partners

Banking, finance and capital markets in Qatar

Al Tamimi & Company In Association with Adv. Mohammed Al Marri

The banking and finance practice at Al Tamimi & Company In Association with Adv. Mohammed Al Marri is a key source of expertise in the market for conventional and Islamic finance transactions, and advises on mandates pertaining to capital markets, trade, asset and project finance, and contentious matters. Matthew Heaton heads the Doha practice, advising on debt restructuring, derivatives and other financial mandates, in addition to a track record in regulatory mandates. Associate Muhammad Mitha also has notable experience of transactional work and regulatory matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Matthew Heaton


Autres avocats clés:

Muhammad Mitha


Principaux clients

International Securities and Derivatives Association


Natixis (DIFC Branch)


Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.)


HSBC Bank Middle East


Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Doha (QFC) Branch


Nakilat (Qatar Navigation)


Ahli United Bank B.S.C.


Citibank N.A.


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for Dukhan Bank in relation to the annual update of its $2bn Sukuk Programme and issuance of $800m Sukuk under the Programme.
  • Acted as joint Qatar counsel to the Lesha Bank LLC (Public), as purchaser and financiers, in relation to the acquisition and financing of five Boeing 777 aircraft, including advising on registration and perfection of security over aircraft.
  • Acting for the International Securities and Derivatives Association (ISDA) to provide its jurisdictional legal opinion for the Qatar Financial Centre.

Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard‘s finance and banking practice is active across local, regional and international transactions, and includes among its portfolio of clients companies from the projects, energy, construction, TMT and other sectors in conventional and Islamic banking matters. Robin Hickman heads the practice, accompanied by Alan MacRitchie, who is a key member of the team for bilateral and syndicated facilities transactions, debt restructurings, and other related work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Robin Hickman


Autres avocats clés:

Alan MacRitchie


Principaux dossiers


White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP is active on major debt financing mandates, and utilises experience in corporate and real estate finance, leveraged finance, and cross-border conventional and Islamic finance transactions. The Doha office is jointly headed by its senior partners, which include Kate Chapman, a key member of the team for real estate financing, Charbel Charaf, who is active in corporate financing, and Gareth Hodder, who is a port of call for energy, infrastructure and project finance matters. Associate Brenda Migwalla is also active in project finance matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kate Chapman; Charbel Abou Charaf; Gareth Hodder


Autres avocats clés:

Brenda Migwalla


Les références

‘Used the team for bespoke structured finance transactions with Mena angle under English law. Team is very knowledgeable, super client oriented, can be picky on details, always very committed to get the project over the finish line.’

‘Very approachable at any time. Nice to work on a personal level. Willing to connect to other experts ’

Principaux dossiers


Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s banking and finance team acts for both borrowers and lenders in a number of bilateral and syndicated loan transactions, along with project finance and capital markets transactions achieved through Islamic instruments, including Sukuk and Murabahas. Dani Kabbani and Samer Sarkis jointly head the practice, and are broadly experienced in financing, issuance and other financial sector matters. Marwah Rawashdeh and Mohammed Alaboushi are also key names to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Dani Kabbani; Samer Sarkis


Autres avocats clés:

Marwah Rawashdeh; Mohammed Alaboushi


Les références

‘The team provides sound legal opinions and high-quality transaction documents for complex financial and legal transactions. ’

‘Several team members provided great legal support and assistance, whether by email or even by phone calls. The quality of work provided was great even when on short notice for complex transactions. For instance, one of the Partners Dani Kabbani was very proactive and provided great support on several matters and in different complex areas of law by providing sound legal opinions. Dani also attended to our offices whenever needed to discuss further the transactions and collaborated with the relevant stakeholders of the Bank to obtain the necessary information. ’

‘Samer Sarkis is the go-to partner for any corporate and capital market matter in Doha (efficient, reliable and easy to work with).’

Principaux clients

Dukhan Bank


Doha Bank


Qatar Development Bank


Qatar National Bank (QNB)


Commercial Bank of Qatar


Al Dar for Exchange Works Q.P.S.C


Integrated Logistics Co. W.L.L


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Doha Bank on a syndicated term loan facility of up to $220m to be made available to Lesha Bank to finance the acquisition of two Airbus A350-1000, which would subsequently be leased to Qatar Airways
  • Advising Aldar for Exchange Works QPSC on the restructuring of its operation in Qatar ahead of its potential direct listing on the Qatar Stock Exchange Main Market
  • Advising Integrated Logistics Co. W.L.L on the restructuring of its operations in Qatar ahead of its potential direct listing on the Qatar Stock Exchange Main Market

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners ‘s financial practice is adept at handling transactional mandates, including domestic and cross-border financing and refinancing, in addition to regulatory matters such as licensing and contractual matters. Founder Sultan Al-Abdulla jointly heads the practice with Salman Mahmood who offers clients experience in syndicated and bilateral finance transactions, restructurings, and project finance. Mohamed Fouad and Omar Qouteshat are also highly active. Ribal Fattal left the team in March 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sultan M Al-Abdulla; Salman Mahmood


Autres avocats clés:

Mohamed Fouad; Omar Qouteshat


Principaux clients

Metito Utilities L.L.C


Covington & Burling


Baker Mckenzie


CMS LLP


Dukhan Bank


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing a Qatari Bank in a financing of a Qatari company in France.
  • Advising a Saudi bank on enforcing a promissory note and guarantee given by Qatari companies
  • Advising a Kuwaiti investment company and a Qatari bank on the capacity and authority of the counterparty to enter into hedging agreements.