Faris Al-Dabbas

Biography

Faris Al-Dabbas has extensive experience working in Qatar and is well-versed in local business practices. He works on a diverse range of corporate and commercial transactions. Faris specialises in establishing limited liability companies, free zone companies, foreign branch offices, and representative offices for global entities willing to operate in Qatar. Faris is also skilled in managing share transfers within complex corporate structures, drafting the necessary documentation and shareholders’ agreements. He is experienced in obtaining the required ministerial licenses and approvals across various business sectors in the State of Qatar. Additionally, he advises global companies on due diligence for share sales and liquidation matters.

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Recent Experience

• Handled major cross-border transactions.
• Drafted various types of documents including articles of association, promise to sell agreements, loan agreements, share transfer agreements and shareholders agreements.
• Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts, annexes, or amendments to contracts, NDAs, letters, motions, memoranda, and notices for both internal and external affairs.
• Drafted various board resolutions and shareholders’ resolutions.
• Handled company registrations at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Qatar Free Zone, Qatar Financial Centre, and Qatar Science & Technology Park.
• Assisted with the trademark search and registration at the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department.
• Handled various corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, liquidation, and de-reregistration of foreign branches.
• Advised clients on corporate governance matters to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conducted thorough research on various legal issues, statutes, regulations, and case law pertinent to corporate transactions and client matters.
• Provided response to legal queries from clients and clarifying local laws to ensure adherence to legal rules and policies.
• Drafted articles, blogs, or other written content on corporate law topics. Assisted with the research for publications and contributed to the firm’s newsletters and publications.
• Performed administrative tasks such as managing client affairs, maintaining files, and updating client management software.