Real Estate & Construction
Construction and development contracts, ownership and leasing, and disputes arising in delivery.
Almarshed Law Firm
Legal Expertise.Strategic Counsel.Trusted Representation.
A Qatari law firm advising individuals, companies and public entities on litigation, legal consultancy and arbitration — grounded in a close reading of Qatar's legal environment.
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The Firm
Local understanding.International perspective.Strategic legal solutions.
Almarshed Law Firm is a Qatari practice based in Lusail, providing representation before the courts, legal consultancy and arbitration.
We act for individuals, companies and public entities on matters that vary in scale and complexity. The approach is consistent: read the matter closely, set out the options plainly, and hold to professional standards at every stage.
Expertise
Practice Areas
We advise and represent across commercial, civil and administrative law, with the client's legal and commercial objectives setting the direction of the work.
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Representation before the courts in civil, commercial, criminal and labour disputes — from filing through to enforcement of judgment.
- 02
Employment & Labour Law
Employment contracts, HR policies, terminations and workforce disputes handled in line with Qatari labour law.
- 03
Intellectual Property
Protecting trademarks, patents and copyright — registration, portfolio management and action against infringement.
- 04
Banking & Finance
Legal advice on credit facilities, security, financing structures and compliance with Qatar's banking regulations.
- 05
Corporate & Commercial Law
Company formation, governance, shareholder arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and liquidation.
- 06
Technology Law
Legal questions arising from digital platforms, data, technology contracts and electronic evidence.
- 07
Taxation
Advice on tax obligations, filings, assessments and disputes with the competent authorities.
- 08
Insurance & Reinsurance
Review of policies and cover, claims handling, and disputes between insurers and insured parties.
- 09
Contracts
Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, identifying risk before signature, and addressing breach.
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Arbitration
Representation in commercial arbitration, drafting of arbitration clauses, and recognition and enforcement of awards.
The Founder
Dr.Marshed Bin Shaheen Al Kuwari
A career in public prosecution and regulatory service, carried into a practice built on professional discipline and hands-on experience.
Holder of two doctorates — in commercial law and in international law. He graduated from Dubai Police Academy in 1998 and began his career in the Public Prosecution as a deputy public prosecutor.
He held a number of positions within the Public Prosecution, serving as Head of the South Prosecution, before moving to the General Authority of Customs as Director of Legal Affairs, where he established its legal affairs department. He also served as a director within Internal Audit and led the maritime and land customs administration.
- Focus
- Commercial Law & International Law
- Position
- Founder & President
Why Choose Us
How We Work
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Local Understanding
A close working knowledge of Qatar's legal and business environment, and of procedure before its courts and regulators.
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Strategic Thinking
Advice that starts from the client's legal and commercial objectives rather than the procedure alone, with a clear view of risk and alternatives.
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Confidentiality
Disciplined professional handling of sensitive matters, and full observance of the duty of confidentiality owed to the client.
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Bilingual Counsel
Legal work delivered in full in Arabic and English — correspondence, pleadings, hearings and negotiation.
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Responsive Communication
Clients kept informed at each stage of the matter, with the available options explained in plain language.
Industries
Sectors We Work With
Legal questions take a different shape depending on the sector they arise in. Set out below are the sectors our practice areas intersect with, and the questions that typically come with each.
01 02 Banking & Financial Services
Financing and security, regulatory compliance, and banking disputes.
03 Technology
Technology contracts, digital platforms, data, and software-related intellectual property.
04 Hospitality
Operating and franchise agreements, licensing, and civil liability.
05 Family Businesses
Ownership structures, governance, succession, and resolution of shareholder differences.
06 Government & Public Sector
Administrative contracts, tenders, and regulatory matters before public authorities.
07 International Companies
Entry into the Qatari market, investment structures, employment, and local compliance.
Our People
The Legal Team
Lawyers and legal consultants combining practical experience with academic depth, advising in both Arabic and English.
