OMANI & PARTNERS LAW FIRM LLP

Founder and Director & Head of Arbitration department

Dr. Nasser Al-Adba – Founder and Director, Head of Arbitration Department at Omani & Partners and Chairman at Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Qatar – QFC

 

Dr. Nasser Al-Adba is an achieved and well respected legal professional, arbitrator, and academic with extensive expertise in international investment law, commercial arbitration, and dispute resolution. As Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Qatar – QFC Branch, he has been instrumental in advancing arbitration practices and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the MENA region.

Dr. Al-Adba is a full-time professor of International Investment Law at Qatar University and has been appointed as a panellist for the World Trade Organization (WTO), playing a key role in international trade and investment disputes. His legal expertise spans drafting and negotiating major infrastructure and construction contracts, structuring public-private partnerships (PPP), and advising on bilateral and multilateral trade agreements.

Areas of Expertise:

• International Investment & Trade Law
• Commercial & Investment Arbitration
• Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Contracts
• Construction Law & Dispute Resolution
• Bilateral & Multilateral Treaty Negotiations
• Oil & Gas Agreements (DPSA & EPSA)
• Technology Transfer & Concession Agreements
• Corporate Governance & Compliance

Key Contributions & Legal Leadership:

Dr. Al-Adba has played a pivotal role in shaping arbitration and dispute resolution frameworks in the GCC and beyond. His expertise in international investment law, trade agreements, and energy sector disputes has positioned him as a trusted legal advisor for governments, multinational corporations, and regulatory bodies.

His work in the energy, infrastructure, and commercial sectors has led to the successful negotiation of high-value international agreements, arbitration settlements, and dispute resolution strategies. His deep understanding of investment protection mechanisms, dispute avoidance, and arbitration best practices has made him a sought-after legal expert and thought leader in the field.

With a strong commitment to legal excellence, arbitration reform, and professional development, Dr. Al-Adba continues to lead the way in modernizing dispute resolution and investment frameworks globally.

Chairman, CIArb Qatar Branch (2022–Present) – Leading the development of arbitration and ADR strategies across the region. Legal Advisor to the President of Qatar Olympic Committee (2018–2020) – A recognized expert in Sports Law, awarded the Lex Sportiva Law Award (2018) for his contributions. World Trade Organization (WTO) Panellist (2016–Present) – Nominated by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to oversee global trade agreement disputes. Professor & General Counsel, Qatar University (2016–Present) – Advising on legal reforms, regulatory frameworks, and overseeing contract structuring. Associate General Counsel, Msheireb Properties – Qatar Foundation (2014–2016) – Provided legal oversight for FIDIC-based construction contracts and corporate strategy. State Counsel, Ministry of Justice – Qatar (2007–2014) – Represented Qatar in financial and administrative litigation, ensuring compliance with international trade agreements. Legal Researcher, Qatar Public Prosecution (2004–2006) – Specialized in financial crimes, regulatory compliance, and public sector litigation.

Arabic, English, French

Member & Chairman, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb Qatar) Member, British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) Registered Arbitrator, ICC Hong Kong Branch Panellist, World Trade Organization (WTO), Switzerland Member, Swiss Commodity Association, Lugano, Switzerland Registered Arbitrator, London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Registered Arbitrator, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Registered Arbitrator & Mediator, Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) Registered Arbitrator, DIFC-LCIA (Dubai International Financial Center) Registered Arbitrator & Mediator, Arbitration Department, Ministry of Justice (Qatar) Registered Counsel, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), World Bank Associate, American Bar Association (ABA), USA Member, The Florida Bar, International Law Section, USA Member, International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA), Netherlands Individual Member, International Bar Association (IBA), UK Registered Arbitrator, CRCICA (Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration)

Ph.D., in International Investment Arbitration, University of Manchester, UK.

G.D.L. in International Negotiation, Mediation and Dispute settlement Harvard Law School, USA.

Master in International Oil and Gas from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland.

L.L.B. Qatar University, Faculty of Law, State of Qatar.