2022 Winners

Meet the winners from the Qatar Business Law Forum Awards Ceremony 2022 – 7th Edition held in Doha, Qatar!

We are pleased to have hosted, in partnership with the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre – QICRDC (LexisNexis Strategic Alliance Partner), the Qatar Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony 2022 - 7th Edition on 12 October 2022 in Doha, Qatar!

Thank you to our Gala Dinner Sponsor, Pinsent Masons, for your support.

The Qatar Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony recognises exceptional achievement within Qatar’s legal community. The awards are judged by an independent panel composed of industry leaders, academic practitioners and government officials.

Thank you to all who submitted an entry! The winners in each category were announced at a gala dinner and awards ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas in Doha, Qatar, on 12 October 2022.

Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners:

Excellence in Teaching Award

Winner: Lusail University College of Law

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IN-HOUSE AWARDS

Legal Compliance Officer of the Year

Winner: Suzanna Joudeh (Barwa Real Estate Company)

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Legal Counsel of the Year

Winner: Roopak Seghal (Sharaka Holdings)

Honourable Mention: Bastin Verghese (KEO International Consultants)

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General Counsel of the Year

Winner: Paola Kattar (KEO International Consultants)

Honourable Mention: Dana Al Ansari (Barwa Real Estate Company)

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Legal Department of the Year (Commercial Enterprise)

Winner: Power International Holding

Honourable Mention: Barwa Real Estate Company

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Legal Department of the Year (Governmental / Legislative Entity)

Winner: Qatar Financial Centre Authority

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PRIVATE PRACTICE AWARDS

ADR Team of the Year

Winner: Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan

Honourable Mention: DLA Piper

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Banking & Finance Team of the Year

Winner: K&L Gates

Honourable Mention: Addleshaw Goddard

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Commercial Litigation Team of the Year

Winner: DLA Piper

Honourable Mention: Pinsent Masons

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Corporate & Commercial Team of the Year

Winner: K&L Gates

Honourable Mention: White & Case

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Employment Team of the Year

Winner: Clyde & Co

Honourable Mention: Hamad Al-Yafei Law Firm

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Intellectual Property, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Team of the Year

Winner: DLA Piper

Honourable Mention: Charles Russell Speechlys

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Property & Construction Team of the Year

Winner: Pinsent Masons

Honourable Mention: K&L Gates

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Sports Law Team of the Year

Winner: Al-Ansari & Associates

Honourable Mention: MCA Sports Law

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International Law Firm of the Year

Winner: Crowell & Moring

Honourable Mention: Eversheds Sutherland

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Qatar Law Firm of the Year

Winner: Sultan Al Abdulla & Partners

Honourable Mention: Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm

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We look forward to welcoming you in 2023 for the 8th Qatar Business Law Forum Conference, Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony!