Rashed al Marri in association with Claudia el Hage Law Offices — Qatar

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Al Marri & El Hage Law Office is a leading Qatar-based law firm with a strong regional and international reputation for excellence in arbitration and dispute resolution. Headquartered in Doha, the firm combines deep knowledge of Qatari law with international arbitration expertise, enabling it to represent clients in complex, high-value disputes across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions. The firm is widely recognized for delivering strategic, commercially focused advice in matters involving significant legal and technical complexity. The firm is particularly distinguished for its arbitration practice, acting as counsel in both domestic and international arbitrations under major institutional rules, as well as in ad hoc proceedings. Its lawyers have extensive experience representing parties before arbitral tribunals seated in Qatar and internationally, including disputes governed by regional and international arbitration frameworks. Led by experienced practitioners with strong regional and international profiles, the firm combines authoritative local advocacy with a sophisticated understanding of international arbitration standards and procedures. Al Marri & El Hage Law Office has built a strong reputation in construction and infrastructure arbitration, an area in which the firm regularly advises employers, contractors, consultants, and developers. The team handles technically complex disputes arising from large-scale construction and engineering projects, including claims relating to delay, disruption, variations, defects, and termination. In addition, the firm is frequently instructed in disputes involving commercial, fintech, banking and investment-related matters, reflecting its ability to manage multifaceted disputes involving multinational parties and substantial financial exposure. Beyond arbitral proceedings, the firm advises clients on all aspects of arbitration-related court proceedings, including enforcement and setting-aside actions before the local Qatari courts and the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC). This integrated approach allows the firm to support clients throughout the entire life cycle of a dispute, from pre-arbitration strategy and proceedings through to enforcement and execution. Al Marri & El Hage Law Office is regarded as one of Qatar's leading arbitration firms, with a growing influence across the GCC and the Levant region. The firm plays a key role in shaping the regional arbitration landscape, acting in landmark disputes and advising clients on strategic dispute resolution across multiple jurisdictions. Its regional insight, combined with international experience, positions the firm as a trusted advisor for both regional entities and international investors. The firm's arbitration team is known for its strategic approach, procedural rigor, and commercial awareness, as well as its ability to manage technically demanding disputes. Multilingual and culturally diverse, the team is well positioned to act as a bridge between regional clients and the international arbitration community, ensuring effective communication and advocacy across borders. Consistently ranked by leading legal directories, Al Marri & El Hage Law Office is widely regarded as one of Qatar's foremost arbitration practices, reflecting its sustained excellence, leadership, and impact in the field of dispute resolution and underscoring its position as Arbitration Law Firm of the Year in Qatar. ### Languages - English (fluent) - Arabic - French ### Memberships - ICC - IBA (International Bar Association) - IBA Arbitration Committee ### Staffing Figures - 2 Business Support

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Amale El Baba

Senior Legal Counsel Head of Litigation Department · Litigation

Assaad Al Banan Taj Al Asfiyaa

Senior Associate · Litigation

Claudia El Hage

Managing Partner · International Arbitration

Fathi Mourad

Senior Associate · Litigation

Hossam Saleh Mohamed Ali Atik

Senior Associate · Litigation

Maryline Zghaib

Legal Counsel · Litigation

Myriam Eid

Head of Arbitration and ADR · International Arbitration

Nivine El Baba

Legal Counsel · Litigation

Nour Chehade

Legal Counsel · Litigation

Nourhan Mansour

Associate · Litigation

Rashid Rajaa Al Marri

Founding Partner · Litigation

Sylvie El Haber

Legal Counsel · Litigation

Zain Al Abidin M. Al Idrissi

Senior Associate · Litigation