Dentons' Doha-based commercial, corporate and M&A practice leverages the firm's international reach to offer both domestic and multinational clients assistance in transactional matters, including some of the most novel and high-value deals in the market. Alongside share acquisitions, the team oversees transactions involving Islamic finance, asset leases and leasebacks, and is active in both regional jurisdictions as well as European, Asian and North American cross-border matters. In particular, the aviation sector is a key area of activity in which the team demonstrates specialisation. Zaher Nammour heads the team, bringing over 24 years of experience in restructurings, acquisitions, joint ventures and other corporate matters. Associate Sarah Fewster is a notable member of the team, acting in matters within the aviation and shipping industries. Samer El Husseini has notable experience in the real estate and hospitality sectors, particularly in share listings and acquisitions. Safwan Moubaydeen is no longer at the firm.

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Key clients

  • Tesla Netherlands B.V.
  • Cooley (UK) LLP
  • Qatar International Islamic Bank Q.P.S.C.
  • Commercial Bank of Qatar P.S.C
  • Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy
  • The Machinery Group
  • Mohamed Hamoud Al Shaya W.L.L.
  • Qatar Mining
  • Qatar Airways Q.C.S.C

Work highlights

  • Assisted Tesla Netherlands in obtaining a 100% foreign-owned entity in Qatar.
  • Acted as legal counsel to Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) on its first sustainable sukuk issuance, worth $500m.
  • Acted as English and Qatari legal counsel advising CBQ in relation to its EMTN programme update.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zaher Nammour

Other key lawyers

Sarah Fewster, Samer ElHusseini