Sectors - Transport & Logistics
Our firm unites a global legal perspective with a strong background in local and regional law to support the transport and logistics sectors.
Experience
Corporate & Commercial
Whether you’re seeking investors for a new venture or looking to expand an established company, we can help. Clients from a broad range of industries trust us to represent their interests in major corporate and commercial transactions.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
When disputes occur, we work diligently to limit their impact and to ensure a quick resolution for our clients. We provide offer sophisticated, tactical litigation and alternative dispute resolution support. Clients appreciate our strategic vision, our judgment, and our meticulous preparation.
Regulatory & Compliance
The rules that govern commercial activity in Qatar are complex, as business practices are subject to oversight from a number of governmental agencies. As a result, it’s important to anticipate and address potential issues before they become problems. We offer timely & relevant advice to our clients on a broad range of regulatory and compliance issues.
Overview
Across the GCC there is renewed optimism for investment in infrastructure projects and transport. Our firm unites a global legal perspective with a strong background in local and regional law. Further, our senior attorneys have prior ties to the Qatar Government and judiciary, making them well placed to counsel and support clients with the regulatory requirements and complex dispute matters which may arise in these two vital sectors.
We serve the needs of our clients in issues such as cargo claims, employment matters, asset leasing and finance, purchase deals and asset sales, aircraft and ship registration and notation of mortgage interests in the relevant aircraft and ships’ registers.
Highlighted Transactions
- Advised a governmental airline providing air transportation services to the head of State and Government Members on various matters which include: $800 million Boeing aircraft purchases, $40 million aircrafts refurbishment, negotiating and reviewing maintenance and operational agreements.
- Advised a governmental client in a USD $1.8 Billion mediation, as Qatar law expert in relation to the new airport.
- Advised a leading Japanese company on a project related to Qatar's rail projects.