Noted as a ‘go-to firm for banking advice', the team at Addleshaw Goddard provides advice on English, State of Qatar and Qatar Financial Centre law-related matters. Robin Hickman leads the Middle East finance offering for the firm; based in Dubai, Hickman specialises in conventional and Sharia compliant finance and debt restructurings. Alan MacRitchie ’is a fountain of knowledge’, sought after for his advice regarding ‘Qatar specific security queries’. Sitting within the firm’s global finance and projects division, the team leverages its international reach to support clients with cross-jurisdictional interests.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Addleshaw Goddard have a strong presence in the Doha banking market and are a go-to firm for banking advice.’

  • ‘Alan MacRitchie is a leading expert in banking and a fountain of knowledge on LMA documentation and Qatar specific security queries.’

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Key clients

  • Qatar National Bank
  • HSBC Bank (Middle East), Qatar Branch
  • The Commercial Bank
  • Dukhan Bank
  • Qatar Islamic Bank
  • Doha Bank
  • Masraf Al Rayan
  • Bank of Baroda
  • Qatar Electricity & Water Company
  • Abu Issa Group
  • QTerminals
  • Al Wakra Water & Contracting
  • Ras Al Hadd Luxury Services

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Robin Hickman

Other key lawyers

Alan MacRitchie