Doha – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP was recognized during the recent 2021 Qatar Business Law Forum & Awards, retaining the “Property and Construction Firm of the Year” title for a fourth consecutive year. The Banking & Finance and Corporate & Commercial teams also received honorable mentions. The annual forum and awards ceremony recognizes exceptional achievement within Qatar’s legal community and are judged by a panel of nearly 30 industry leaders, academic practitioners, and government officials. Partners Paweł Piotrowski, Matthew Walker and Amjad Hussain collected the award on behalf of the firm. 

“We are delighted to have been recognized once again as one of the leading construction law firms in Qatar, especially as the firm celebrates its 10th year in Doha,” said Doha partner Amjad Hussain. “We provide a seamless full service offering to our clients in conjunction with our colleagues globally. Our teams continue to advise on a vast range of leading projects within the State and these awards highlight the strength of our team and their dedication to our Qatari clients.”

In addition to the awards ceremony, the in-person law conference brought together over 200 private practice lawyers and in-house counsel, along with select practitioners and academic thought leaders, to discuss key legal trends in the Qatari and global legal market. K&L Gates partners Paweł Piotrowski and James Douglass provided seminars on hydrogen developments and counsel Simon Chan delivered a seminar on LIBOR transition.

Managing Partner, Europe and the Middle East, Tony Griffiths stated: “The state of Qatar is a crucial market for K&L Gates, not just as a vital part of our Middle East practice but given Qatar’s significant global investment footprint for our entire firm. I am delighted to see our contribution to Doha’s legal market being recognized in our 10th year in Qatar.”

K&L Gates lawyers in Doha have a deep understanding of the Qatari legal, regulatory, commercial, and financial markets paired with substantial Middle East and international experience, offering legal advice in all areas, including corporate, commercial, regulatory and legislative drafting, projects, energy and infrastructure, aviation, banking and finance (including Islamic finance), telecoms, media and technology, real estate and construction, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.