Meet the winners from the Qatar Business Law Forum Awards Ceremony 2023 – 8th 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 2023 - 8th Edition on 14 November 2023 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 in Doha, Qatar, on 14 November 2023.
Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners:
Excellence in Teaching Award
Winner: Dr. Ilias Bantekas
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IN-HOUSE AWARDS
Legal Compliance Officer of the Year
Winner: Sheikha Jawaher Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Thani
(Ministry of Commerce & Industry)
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Legal Counsel of the Year
Winner: Siddharth Nair (KEO International Consultants)
Honourable Mention: Ümit Can (Barzan Holdings)
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General Counsel of the Year
Winner: Ismaeel Makdisi (Power International Holding)
Honourable Mention: Nasser Al-Taweel (QFC)
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Legal Department of the Year
Winner: Ooredoo Group
Honourable Mention: Mowasalat
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PRIVATE PRACTICE AWARDS
ADR Team of the Year
Winner: DLA Piper
Honourable Mention: K&L Gates
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Banking & Finance Team of the Year
Winner: K&L Gates
Honourable Mention: Al Tamimi & Co.
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Commercial Litigation Team of the Year
Winner: K&L Gates
Honourable Mention: Eversheds Sutherland
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Corporate Team of the Year
Winner: K&L Gates
Honourable Mention: DWF
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Employment Team of the Year
Winner: Hamad Alyafei Law Firm
Honourable Mention: Pinsent Masons
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Intellectual Property, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Team of the Year
Winner: Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners
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Property & Construction Team of the Year
Winner: K&L Gates
Honourable Mention: DWF
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Sports Law Team of the Year
Winner: Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm
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International Law Firm of the Year
Winner: K&L Gates
Honourable Mention: Al Tamimi & Co.
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Qatar Law Firm of the Year
Winner: Al Sulaiti Law Firm
Honourable Mention: Hamad Alyafei Law Firm
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We look forward to welcoming you in 2024 for the 9th Qatar Business Law Forum Conference, Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony!