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Hani Al Naddaf
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution - Qatar
Partner: In association with Adv. Mohammed S Al Marri Advocates & Legal Consultants.
Biography
Hani Al Naddaf is widely recognized as the preeminent litigator in the jurisdiction. His recognised market leading status reflects his 30+ years of experience and his “encyclopaedic knowledge” of the Qatari Civil and Commercial Codes. He is one of the very few practitioners in the market who truly bridge the gap between high-level international strategy and the granular procedural requirements of the local Qatari courts.
Hani has the right of audience before the Qatari courts and is licensed to represent clients in Litigation and Arbitration cases and is regularly sought out by major international firms to act as the local counsel expert in relation to large-scale international commercial and construction arbitrations for disputes governed by Qatari law under various rules such as ICC and LCIA.
Hani has a consistent track record of success in the most significant disputes in the region. He is frequently instructed on multi-billion-dollar construction and infrastructure disputes involving state-owned entities and global contractors. His practice spans banking and finance litigation, insurance disputes, shareholder disputes, real estate, and sensitive commercial agency matters showing his versatility. He is also highly sought after for his strategic oversight into matters at the Court of Cassation, where his deep understanding of judicial precedents often proves decisive.
As a leader of the largest litigation team in Qatar, Hani’s influence extends beyond individual cases. He is a thought leader who has been instrumental in shaping the local legal landscape, often consulted on legislative developments and regulatory shifts. His bilingual capability (Arabic and English) ensures that nothing is lost in translation between the boardroom and the courtroom.
Recent Experience
- Regularly advising international and local banks in their disputes in Qatar involving corporate facilities, Islamic finance structures, performance bonds and bank guarantees in relation to various projects. Hani’s regular clients include Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC, BNP Paribas, Mashreq Bank and Al Khaliji to name a few.
- Advising international construction companies as well as Employers and sub-contractors in relation to key major infrastructure and real estate projects in Qatar. Hani’s clients include Bechtel, Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Aktor, UTC, Keppel, Sime Darby, Qatari Diar, Kentz, SNC Lavalin
- Commercial Agencies: advising on the termination of longstanding distribution and agency agreements and on the resultant compensation claims. Hani and his team have acquired great experience related to the concept of commercial agency in Qatar resulted in outstanding successful cases in this area. Clients include Swatch Group, Otis Elevators, Richemont, and Jaguar-Land Rover to name a few.
- Acting as the Local counsel expert on large-scale international arbitration matters in relation to construction and commercial disputes governed by Qatari law. Hani works as the local expert with international law firms such as Bird & Bird, Hogan Lovells, Clyde & Co, CMS Cameron McKenna, Ince & Co. Wong Partnership and 3 Crowns.
- Advising an international client on various aspects of Qatari law in relation to its rights and obligations under a construction contract, in addition to advising the client on a major EPIC contract with Qatar Petroleum at Ras Laffan in Qatar.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
- French
Education
2006 – LL.M. Business Law, University of Montreal
1992 –LL.B. Law, Damascus University
Admission
1994 – Admission to Bar
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