Qatar Business Law Forum
Conference
27 November 2025
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha
Qatar Business Law Forum
Gala Dinner & Awards
27 November 2025
Museum of Islamic Arts, Doha
A Decade of
Legal Excellence
Driving Strategic
Intelligence
Empowering Legal
Leadership

Celebrate 10 Years with Us!

This year marks a major milestone for the Qatar Business Law Forum Conference & Awards Ceremony —10 remarkable years of driving innovation, excellence, and collaboration in Qatar’s legal community!

Save the Date: 27 November 2025 | Doha

Join us for an extraordinary day as we bring together the brightest minds and most influential figures in Qatar’s legal sphere. This special anniversary edition is set to be our biggest and boldest yet!

Backed by Leading Legal Institutions

We are honoured to have the support of some of Qatar’s most respected legal organizations:

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Department of Legal Affairs
The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre, LexisNexis Strategic Alliance Partner
Al Sulaiti Law Firm, LexisNexis Exclusive Law Firm Partner in Qatar
Qatar Lawyers Association

Partners 2025

LEXISNEXIS STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PARTNER IN QATAR

PARTNER IN QATAR

EXCLUSIVE LAW FIRM PARTNER IN QATAR

Sponsors 2025

DIAMOND SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSOR

GALA DINNER SPONSORR

What to Expect

We are expecting more legal professionals and decision-makers will come together for high-impact discussions, thought leadership, and exclusive networking opportunities. With real-time English and Arabic interpretation, every moment is accessible to all.

Celebrate Legal Excellence

The event will conclude with our prestigious Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony, honouring the trailblazers of Qatar’s legal profession. Winners will be chosen by an independent panel of top-tier judges from academia, government, and the legal industry.

Interested in Showcasing Your Brand?

Explore tailored sponsorship opportunities and position your brand at the forefront of Qatar’s legal sector. Contact Malini Dean at malini.dean@lexisnexis.com to get started.

Be Part of History!

Don’t miss this once-in-a-decade celebration of Qatar’s legal evolution. It’s more than a conference—it’s a legacy in the making.

2025 Event Venue Details:

Qatar Business Law Forum Conference 2025:
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha
Timings: 8:30 AM to 2 PM

2025 Event Venue Details:

Qatar Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards 2025:
Museum of Islamic Art
Timings: 6 PM – 11 PM

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate with the legal community in Qatar.
We can’t wait to see you there!

2025 Programme

8:15 – 9:00 AM

Badge Pick-up, Breakfast and Networking

9:00-9:30 AM

Welcome

9:30-10:20 AM

Agenda Topic: Achieving Qatar National Vision 2030

Panel Discussion 1: The Evolving Business Law Framework under Qatar National Vision 2030

The evolution and future of Foreign Investment Law in Qatar
The evolving role of Qatar’s special zones
The important role of infrastructure projects in modernising laws and advancing the Rule of Law
Modernising Qatar’s dispute resolution framework
The growing role of the QFC’s judicial bodies

Panelists: TBA

10:20-10:45 AM

Coffee and Networking

10:45-11:00 AM

Presentation: Getting the most out AI in your In-House Practice

Lara Salem, Head of Content Strategy, LexisNexis Middle East

11:00-11:45 AM

Agenda Topic: Becoming an Investor-Friendly Destination

Panel 2: Pioneering Corporate Governance in the GCC

Corporate Governance Back to Basics
QFMA Corporate Governance + Case Study
Corporate governance in the QFC and harmonisation of QFC and special zones
Governance obligations of LLCs

11:45 AM-12:40 PM

Agenda Topic: Becoming an Investor-Friendly Destination

Panel 3: Bringing Investor Confidence to the Financial Sector

Legislative milestones in Qatar’s banking & finance sector + where the law is headed
QFC’s new distinct regulatory zone for digital assets
QFCRA Investment Token Rules
The new regulatory framework for digital banking
Governance and oversight of AI systems in banking