Crowell & Moring LLP‘s international dispute resolution department is praised for its 'excellent legal and analytical skills' and 'thorough knowledge of the local practices and regulations in Qatar'. It is equipped to act in both local and international matters pertaining to breach of contract, leasing, damages and debt claims, and collusion. The team is particularly active in the finance industry, and frequently acts in cross-border matters involving the US and Asian jurisdictions. Charbel Maakaron leads the team, and is a port of call for regulatory and transactional disputes in the equity, automotive, and oil and gas sectors. Marc Moubarak and Matthew Williams are sought after by clients for disputes involving construction, project finance and tax.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Crowell and Moring comprise of efficient team members who are well versed with advance technology and experienced team who works with client in understanding the details of case and attending each and minute point with complete knowledge of the case. Crowell and Moring are specialized in niche areas of state Law.’

  • ‘Crowell and Moring have an excellent team, as each and every team member is very much cooperative and understanding and Teams best part is they focus on problem solving by providing innovative and efficient solutions which makes clients confident towards the firm. Crowell and Moring Team members are very much approachable and available to clients. Crowell and Moring Team members are providing clear and proper communication on timely updates of the case.’

  • ‘Crowell & Moring LLP have a large and experienced team of lawyers. They have been successfully representing/advising us in complex and high-profile matters and impressed with their ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously and efficiently. I am very satisfied with the technical legal knowledge and skills of the lawyers we have worked with. They demonstrated excellent legal and analytical skills, and had a thorough knowledge of the local practices and regulations in Qatar.'

  • ‘I have worked directly with multiple lawyers from Crowell & Moring. They were all problem solvers, reliable advisors, and critical thinkers, who were able to anticipate and address potential issues and risks, and provide us with practical and effective solutions. They were also proactive, responsive, and available, and always kept us informed of the progress and status of our matters. ’

  • ‘The wide range of expertise offered in this office is valuable, and it is able to cope with more than some other firms in Doha. They also do a lot of CSR/outreach work which is impressive and far outstrips what we see from other firms.’

  • ‘The Managing Partner of the office, Charbel Maakaron, is superb. He is well connected, hugely responsive, knowledgeable and an excellent tactician. He is the safest of safe hands and can deal with any problem with efficiency and a minimum of fuss. His leadership style is also impressive - he leads from the front, creates a real sense of community within his firm, and drives his lawyers to operate at a very high standard.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Charbel Maakaron

Other key lawyers

Marc Moubarak, Matthew Williams