Noted for its ability to ‘blend deep industry knowledge with innovative solutions’,  the team at Dentons is a port of call for transactional matters with a strong international component. The team is led by Zaher Nammour, who oversees all of the team’s local Qatari matters, along with multijurisdictional transactions. The team has experience advising on the facilitation of loans in the energy sector and financing relating to the aviation sector, among other areas. Safwan Moubaydeen left the firm in 2024.

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  • ‘Dentons' team is highly skilled, blending deep industry knowledge with innovative solutions, with clear and candid responses.’

  • ‘Their ability to simplify complex matters while staying focused on long-term outcomes makes them invaluable partners, and their dedication to clients and collaborative culture makes them truly exceptional.'

Key clients

  • Qatar International Islamic Bank
  • Thani 2015
  • The Commercial Bank of Qatar (P.S.Q.C)
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank P.J.S.C.

Work highlights

  • Acting as legal counsel to Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) on its first sustainable sukuk issuance.
  • Advising Thani 2015 on an amended and restated facility agreement initially entered into in 2015.
  • Acting as English and Qatari legal counsel advising CBQ in relation to its EMTN programme update.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zaher Nammour