2023 Winners

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!