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As market leaders in project finance and construction law, we advise clients on some of the most significant infrastructure transactions in the local market. Our accomplishments include representing Saudi Binladin Group Company Limited on US$1.9 billion joint venture to modernise roads in preparation for Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022, and advising developers on corporate and construction issues relating to the Doha Metro Project — the world’s most advanced rail transit system.
Serving clients in the MENA region for over 35 years and in Qatar for more than a decade, Baker & McKenzie understands the impact of economic and social transition on business, and can help navigate the changing legal and commercial landscape in the country and the rest of the region. The quality of our work is reflected in the number of leading Qatari businesses, multinationals and financial institutions that seek our advice on complex cross-border matters.
Our lawyers work closely with colleagues in our Gulf offices to help clients navigate the region’s regulatory environment and achieve their global objectives.
Offices
Doha
Al Fardan Office Tower, 8th Floor Al Funduq Street West Bay P.O. Box 31316 Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 4410 1817Fax: +974 4410 1500
Our Banking & Finance lawyers regularly advise sponsors and companies, private equity funds, banks and other financial institutions. We specialize in project finance, trade finance, government and ECA finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance, general corporate finance, aircraft and other asset based finance, debt restructuring & insolvency, derivatives, funds and Islamic financing transactions. Our team members are experienced in structuring, documenting and advising on a wide range of Islamic banking and finance products currently being used by Islamic banks and financial institutions, including murabaha, mudaraba, Istisna’a and parallel Istisna’a, ijara, musharaka, wakala, sukuk, Islamic funds and various Islamic treasury products. We have been involved in some of the most significant Islamic finance transactions in the Gulf region, and are recognized as experts in this field.
Our Corporate & Commercial lawyers specialize in M&A and joint ventures, and advise clients on the formation and structuring of corporate entities, reorganizations, shareholder rights and management structures. We also have extensive experience in advising clients on regulatory and compliance and competition matters.
Our Projects lawyers also work on public private partnerships (PPP) across several jurisdictions — a hot topic in the region as governments are increasingly using this model to execute their economic and social infrastructure projects. With extensive Real Estate experience in the Gulf region, our lawyers advise clients on all stages of the real estate lifecycle, from the initial land acquisition to corporate structuring and joint venturing, project financing, Construction, development, sub-division, titling and leasing. Our Construction lawyers, amongst other services, advise on tendering, contracts and constructions disputes.
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