Nasser Mehsin Al-Adba KC
Dr. Nasser Al-Adba – Founder and Director, Head of Arbitration Department at Omani & Partners and former Chairman at Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Qatar – QFC Dr. Nasser Al-Adba is an achieved and well respected legal professional, arbitrator, and academic with extensive expertise in international investment law, commercial arbitration, and dispute resolution. As the former Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Qatar – QFC Branch, he has been instrumental in advancing arbitration practices and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the MENA region. Dr. Al-Adba is a full-time professor of International Investment Law at Qatar University and has been appointed as a panellist for the World Trade Organization (WTO), playing a key role in international trade and investment disputes. His legal expertise spans drafting and negotiating major infrastructure and construction contracts, structuring public-private partnerships (PPP), and advising on bilateral and multilateral trade agreements. Areas of Expertise: International Investment & Trade Law Commercial & Investment Arbitration Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Contracts Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Bilateral & Multilateral Treaty Negotiations Oil & Gas Agreements (DPSA & EPSA) Technology Transfer & Concession Agreements Corporate Governance & Compliance Key Contributions & Legal Leadership: Dr. Al-Adba has played a pivotal role in shaping arbitration and dispute resolution frameworks in the GCC and beyond. His expertise in international investment law, trade agreements, and energy sector disputes has positioned him as a trusted legal advisor for governments, multinational corporations, and regulatory bodies. His work in the energy, infrastructure, and commercial sectors has led to the successful negotiation of high-value international agreements, arbitration settlements, and dispute resolution strategies. His deep understanding of investment protection mechanisms, dispute avoidance, and arbitration best practices has made him a sought-after legal expert and thought leader in the field. With a strong commitment to legal excellence, arbitration reform, and professional development, Dr. Al-Adba continues to lead the way in modernizing dispute resolution and investment frameworks globally. · OMANI & PARTNERS LAW FIRM LLP
About
Dr. Nasser Al-Adba is Founder and Director and Head of the Arbitration Department at Omani & Partners, a full-time Professor of International Investment Law at Qatar University, and a World Trade Organization panellist. He is an experienced arbitrator and legal adviser specialising in international investment and trade law, commercial and investment arbitration, energy and infrastructure disputes, and public‑private partnerships.
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Education
- Ph.D., International Investment Arbitration, University of Manchester, UK
- G.D.L. in International Negotiation, Mediation and Dispute Settlement, Harvard Law School, USA
- Master in International Oil and Gas, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland
- LL.B., Qatar University, Faculty of Law, State of Qatar
Admissions
- Former Chairman, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Qatar – QFC (2022–2025)
- Panellist, World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Registered Arbitrator, ICC Hong Kong Branch
- Registered Arbitrator, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
- Registered Arbitrator, London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
- Registered Arbitrator, DIFC-LCIA (Dubai International Financial Centre)
- Registered Arbitrator & Mediator, Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA)
- Registered Arbitrator & Mediator, Arbitration Department, Ministry of Justice (Qatar)
- Registered Counsel, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
- Member, British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL)
- Member, Swiss Commodity Association, Lugano, Switzerland