Litigation, Arbitration & Case Management
Full case strategy and representation before all courts and judicial committees, through to enforcement.
We provide end-to-end litigation management at every level, representation before all courts and judicial committees, and local and international commercial arbitration — protecting your interests and securing the best achievable outcome.
Our services include
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Comprehensive Case Study
Analysis of every legal and regulatory dimension of the case, building a precise strategy to protect and recover rights.
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Legal Position Analysis & Opinions
Clear professional assessment of legal positions and reasoned opinions supported by precedent and statute, aligned with each jurisdiction.
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Pleadings & Judicial Memoranda
Memoranda, statements and defences drafted with rigorous legal craft to strengthen your position before courts and arbitral tribunals.
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Appeals & Challenges
Advocacy before courts of appeal and cassation of all kinds, conducted with integrity and the highest professionalism.
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Enforcement of Judgments
Initiating and pursuing civil and criminal enforcement of court judgments and arbitral awards to accelerate recovery under the applicable rules.
Where We Appear
The ordinary courts, at every tier
Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal and Court of Cassation — including pleadings, memoranda and defences, and the conduct of appeals through to a final judgment.
The Investment and Commerce Court
Established by Law No. 21 of 2021, comprising a First Instance Circuit and an Appeal Circuit with jurisdiction over investment and commercial disputes.
The Qatar Financial Centre courts
The Civil and Commercial Court and the Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC), for matters within the Centre’s jurisdiction or referred to it by agreement.
Arbitral tribunals
Institutional arbitration before the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) and other institutions, as well as ad hoc arbitration, domestic and international.
Judicial and quasi-judicial committees
Representation before the committees competent to hear specialised disputes, according to each committee’s remit.
Matters We Handle
- Construction and contracting disputes
- Commercial and shareholder disputes
- Banking and finance disputes
- Contract, supply and agency disputes
- Real-estate and tenancy disputes
- Employment and termination disputes
- Enforcement and debt recovery
- Challenges to administrative decisions
How We Work
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Assessment
We review the documents, establish the legal position precisely, and give a written, candid view of the prospects and risks before any step is taken.
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Choosing the route
We weigh settlement, litigation and arbitration against cost, time and enforceability — not against how long the process can be made to run.
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Building the case
Drafting pleadings, memoranda and defences, managing evidence and expert input, and appearing at every hearing through to judgment.
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Appeals
We test whether an appeal is worth bringing before bringing it, then argue it before the Court of Appeal or the Court of Cassation where there is a real legal ground.
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Enforcement
We commence and pursue enforcement until the client actually recovers — an unenforced judgment is of no practical value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between litigation and arbitration? +
Litigation takes place before the State’s courts, under their procedures, their publicity and their tiers of appeal. Arbitration takes place before a tribunal the parties choose; it is usually faster, more confidential, and better suited to technical or cross-border disputes. Arbitration is only available where the parties have a valid arbitration agreement.
When is arbitration the better route? +
Typically in substantial commercial and construction disputes, where a technically specialised arbitrator is needed, or where one party is foreign and a neutral forum is preferred. In practice the answer is usually settled by what the contract already says.
What law governs arbitration in Qatar? +
Law No. 2 of 2017 promulgating the Civil and Commercial Arbitration Law, which is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law and replaced the earlier provisions in Chapter 13 of Law No. 13 of 1990.
How long will a case take? +
There is no single answer: it depends on the nature of the dispute, the tier of court, the number of parties and whether expert evidence is required. We give a realistic estimate at the outset based on the actual file, and revise it as matters develop.
Can a foreign arbitral award be enforced in Qatar? +
Yes, subject to the conditions and procedures prescribed by law and to the international conventions to which the State is a party. Each award is assessed individually to confirm it meets the requirements for recognition and enforcement before proceedings begin.
Do you take on matters outside Qatar? +
We handle disputes with a regional or international dimension in coordination with correspondent firms in the relevant jurisdictions, while the file continues to be run and supervised from Doha.
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