
Al Sulaiti Law Firm
Lawyers
Sylvana Matar
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Position
Legal Counsel
Career
Sylvana is a seasoned legal professional with over 17 years of extensive experience in litigation and a decade specializing in arbitration. She is a highly skilled litigator with a robust track record across multiple jurisdictions and is fluent in Arabic, English, and French. Sylvana has successfully practiced law in Qatar, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. A sharp negotiator, she has served a wide range of clients and handled numerous high-profile disputes for prominent individuals and organizations. She frequently advises local and international clients on high-value contracts and major projects within the commercial, corporate, real estate, intellectual property, technology, data privacy, negligence, and employment sectors. She also possesses a deep understanding of taxation regimes across the Middle East. Additionally, she has effectively represented clients at leading arbitration institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, LAMC, and QICCA. Sylvana has expertise in NFPA-related matters, with experience in fire safety regulations, building codes, construction law, product liability, and insurance law. She is also proficient in banking disputes and holds a certification in GDPR law from the Union of Arab Banks. Sylvana designs and delivers training programs to educate employees and management on GDPR compliance.