- Corporate & Commercial
- Al Faisal Law Firm
- Doha
Legal counsel for your company in Qatar: contracts, partners, collections.
From contracts to the Court of Cassation and arbitration. Scope and fees are agreed in writing before any work begins.
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- Representation up to the Court of Cassation
- Arbitration before QICCA
- 300+ matters since 2024
- Arabic & English
- Response within one working hour
Who we act for
Foreign companies entering or operating in Qatar
— structure, licensing, local contracts, and a Qatar counterparty who stops paying.
Qatari and GCC companies
— family businesses, SMEs and growing groups that need commercial advice and dispute capability under one roof.
Founders, directors and general managers
— whose signature on a company cheque or contract carries personal consequences under Qatari law.
In-house legal teams and international firms
— that need reliable local counsel in Qatar for a matter, a filing or a hearing.
— structure, licensing, local contracts, and a Qatar counterparty who stops paying.
Practice scope
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Contracts & commercial agreements
Drafting, review and negotiation: supply and distribution, agency, services, construction subcontracts, joint ventures, NDAs. Jurisdiction, arbitration, penalty and force majeure clauses drafted to be enforced in Qatar, not just signed.
Corporate governance & shareholder matters
Articles and shareholder agreements, board and management authority, partner exits, deadlock, and disputes between shareholders — resolved by agreement where possible and litigated where necessary.
Regulatory & compliance
Regulatory obligations and filings with ministries and authorities, done by the book.
Disputes, debt recovery & arbitration
Commercial litigation before the Civil and Commercial courts, through Appeal and to Cassation. Debt and cheque recovery through precautionary attachment, prosecution and execution. Representation before QICCA and other arbitral tribunals.
Directors' exposure — what boards should know
Under Qatari law, corporate disputes reach individuals.
- A cheque signed by a manager on behalf of the company is the manager's personal criminal exposure, not only the company's debt.
- A travel ban on a director can follow a commercial case.
- Contract terms accepted without negotiation — jurisdiction, arbitration, penalties, force majeure — decide the outcome before the dispute begins.
- In recovery, the party that files first frames the case and secures assets first.
We advise directors and general managers on these exposures before they sign, and we defend them when they didn't.
How we work
One lawyer, one point of contact.
You know who is handling your matter and how to reach them directly.
Scope and fee in writing, first.
Fixed, hourly or by stage — agreed before work begins. No engagement grows without your written approval.
Advice in writing.
Every opinion in a form you can circulate to your board, your auditors or your head office.
Response within one working hour.
In working hours, every message is acknowledged and a next step given within the hour.
Bilingual by default.
Arabic and English, in documents, negotiations and hearings.
Built for the highest court.
Every contract, notice and filing is prepared to hold before the Court of Cassation. Documents drafted to that standard are rarely tested there.
Why Al Faisal
Cassation-level standard.
The firm represents clients at every level of Qatar's courts, including the Court of Cassation. Advice and drafting are held to that standard from the first document.
Arbitration capability.
The team includes a QICCA-qualified arbitrator. We draft arbitration clauses knowing how tribunals read them and represent clients knowing how tribunals decide.
Institutional knowledge.
Faysel Al-Mohannadi is a lawyer admitted before the Court of Cassation. Before law he served with the Ministry of Interior and INTERPOL, retiring in 2023. He reads your file himself and tells you plainly where you stand.
Advisory and litigation under one roof.
Because the firm litigates, the documents it drafts anticipate how they will be attacked. Because it advises, it knows which disputes were avoidable.
Bilingual, both ways.
Arabic-law matters explained in English to a foreign head office; English-language contracts made to work in Arabic-speaking courts.
Our standard
Companies come to us at two moments: before they sign, and after something has gone wrong. The second is more expensive. Every contract, resolution and notice we draft is written the way it will look once it is evidence — because that is how we will have to defend it.
The founder
Faysel Al Mohannadi
Admitted before the Court of CassationQualified arbitrator, QICCA & Qatar UniversityMinistry of Interior & INTERPOL, retired 2023Criminal Justice, University of Virginia National AcademyMSc Management, University of Derby
Before law, I served at the Ministry of Interior, rising to Assistant Director, and with INTERPOL in Doha and Lyon. I retired in 2023.
Today I am a lawyer admitted before the Court of Cassation, and our firm has handled 300+ cases since 2024.
I believe in something simple: you have a right to know your rights. So I read your file myself, I answer your messages myself, and I tell you plainly where you stand, even when the answer is not to file.
Everything you tell me is confidential under the Advocacy Law.
Trusted by clients
What clients say
- Market entry
As a foreign investor entering the market, we needed bulletproof contracts and local entity formation. The firm detailed their scope and fees upfront. They worked seamlessly with our management team to get us fully operational in record time.
- Commercial recovery
We had a major unpaid invoice from a large contractor. Instead of dragging us through years of court, the firm initiated a tough negotiation and arbitration process, recovering 100% of the principal debt within months.
- Due diligence
We acquired a local manufacturing company and the legal due diligence was incredibly complex. The team at Al Faisal meticulously reviewed every contract and liability, ensuring we were protected before signing the final deal.
- Trademark
A competitor started using a logo confusingly similar to ours. The firm immediately issued cease-and-desist letters and filed a trademark infringement case, successfully stopping the unauthorized use and protecting our brand.
- Civil dispute
I contacted Al Faisal after hours expecting an automated reply, but I spoke directly to a lawyer within 20 minutes. They were incredibly straightforward about my case. They told me exactly what I was up against, including some harsh realities I didn't want to hear at the time, but it saved me months of false hope.
- Commercial litigation
I walked into my first consultation completely overwhelmed by a commercial dispute. The team listened, took notes, and a few days later provided a clear written legal opinion. It outlined my exact risks and options. Because of that clarity, we knew exactly what steps to take next and won the claim.
- Regulatory compliance
We brought Al Faisal in to handle a complex regulatory issue. From day one, the scope of work and their fees were outlined clearly in writing, with no hidden surprises. Since they resolved the matter, our operations have run smoothly and we have retained them for all our corporate counsel.
- General consultation
I was intimidated by the legal process, but the team at Al Faisal explained every step in plain language. They made sure I understood my rights and didn't make any false promises. Truly professional from start to finish.
- Civil litigation
What stood out most was their communication. I never had to chase them for an update. They called me after every hearing and patiently answered all my questions.
Every case is different. Past results don't guarantee yours.
Frequently asked
Yes. We act for foreign clients remotely and represent them in Qatar. Most such matters are recovery, contract and enforcement work against Qatar counterparties.
By the matter: fixed fee, hourly, or by stage. Scope and fee are set out in writing and agreed before work begins. There is no fee that has not been approved by you first.
Yes. We regularly act as Qatar counsel alongside in-house teams and foreign firms, in English or Arabic, on their templates or ours.
The first conversation is usually the same working day. A written scope and fee follow it. Urgent matters — an attachment, a filing deadline, a director's travel ban — are handled as urgent.
Everything you share is covered by legal privilege. A confidentiality agreement is available on request before any documents are exchanged.
Tell us the matter.
Faysel Al-Mohannadi replies to you himself, within the hour in working hours.
Request a call from the lawyer
We call you in working hours to understand the matter, then send you the scope and fee in writing.