Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm stands out for the ‘exceptional depth and breadth’ of its commercial and corporate offering, which advises a range of multinational corporations, government entities, financial entities and high-net-worth individuals. Recommended for ‘excellent performance’, founding partner Essa Mohammed Al Sulaiti co-leads the team with Ricardo Cid, head of the international division cross-qualified in Portugal, and Egyptian-qualified Ahmed Al Sharif.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘I have been truly impressed by the exceptional depth and breadth of Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm's team. They possess a remarkable range of expertise and knowledge across various legal areas. What sets them apart is the caliber of their professionals, who bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives to the table.'
‘Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm has been instrumental in handling a wide-range of legal matters for us over the past year. They have provided invaluable support in contractual agreements and represented us in litigation and dispute resolution. We greatly appreciate their professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to our success.'
- 'I highly commend Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm for their outstanding ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. Their expertise, strategic approach, and attention-to-detail have consistently impressed me. I have complete confidence in their capability to navigate intricate legal challenges and provide effective solutions.’
‘What struck me is the atmosphere. The offices and people are all so welcoming and you immediately feel confident that you are in good hands. They are very open to involving the specialists needed for the case so questions can be answered in person promptly. The human factor is strong.’
‘Ricardo Cid is always patient and available.’
‘The strengths of the team is based on their in-depth knowledge in the different fields of expertise in combination with many years of experience, not only in Qatar but also in the wider region.'
‘Having a strong team makes almost anything possible. Mr. Essa Mohammed Al Sulaiti has proved that with the right expertise, mindset and a strong team one can build a unique and 'future-proof' organization.'
'Trust is not only important in the legal practices, but also amongst the people and that is what is part of the ESLF culture. Aside the excellent performance of Mr. Essa himself, I can say from experience that also Mr. Ricardo Cid and Mr. Abdelraouf Gharibeh are amazing people with great expertise.’
Key clients
- WJ Groundwater QIT LLC
- Cardoso Racing
- Al Samrya Trading & Contracting
- Doha Logik Enterprises
- Lane ME Qatar
- Salini Impregilo / Webuild
- S & T Company
- Katara Hospitality
- Westcon Doha
- Al Jawda Company
Work highlights
- Awarded QAR86.6m in litigation proceedings and upheld in appeal as compensation for incomplete and unacceptable works performed by the opponents under a contract related to a large construction matter related to the FIFA World Cup 2022 for client Al Samrya Trading & Contracting.
- Awarded QAR2.23m in arbitration proceedings pertaining to unsettled payments for dewatering services under corresponding subcontract agreement (Client – WJ Groundwater).
- Awarded QAR1.92m in litigation proceedings and upheld in appeal for breach of contract and overdue payments for the supply of security equipment for client Westcon Doha.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Essa Mohammed Al Sulaiti, Ricardo Cid, Ahmed Al Sharif