Raneem Salha

English Law: Keep calm and mind the precedent

In May Law Update’s edition, we examined the continued relevance of English law across MENA jurisdictions and why it remains a cornerstone of commercial transactions, dispute resolution, and cross-border deal structuring.

From the Dubai Court’s recognition of Without Prejudice communications to anti-sandbagging clauses, ESG, joint ventures, and the classification of warranties, our contributors explore how English legal concepts are being applied, interpreted, and adapted in a regional context.

With expert insight across sectors, including capital markets, corporate acquisitions, and estate planning, this issue underscores that familiarity with English law is no longer optional for businesses in MENA. It is essential.

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Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.

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Raneem Salha

Trainee Solicitor

Biography

Raneem is a bilingual trainee solicitor at Al Tamimi and Company in Qatar, with valuable experience across multiple sectors, including employment/corporate commercial, real estate, hospitality, and construction. She has been involved in a wide range of legal matters, including advising on employment terminations, grievances, and disciplinary hearings, as well as supporting investigations and settlement negotiations. Her expertise extends to advising on joint venture facilities, utility infrastructure projects, and property due diligence for corporate acquisitions.

Raneem has also gained experience in negotiating hotel management agreements with major global brands, as well as advising property developers on property settlement agreements. Additionally, she has drafted and negotiated various construction-related contracts, including both FIDIC and bespoke agreements, for diverse projects spanning power, infrastructure, buildings, and leisure facilities. Raneem’s focus also includes advising on EPC contracts and developing construction contract templates for governments, developers, and contractors across the GCC.

Recent Experience

Advising on terminations of employment and settlements in Qatar.
Advising on grievances, investigations and disciplinary hearings.
Advising on a joint venture facility in Abu Dhabi for a major international oil company.
Advising a major utility company on laying infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.
Undertaking property due diligence on various corporate acquisitions.
Advising an Abu Dhabi bank on the sale of 5 plots in Business Bay.
Advising multiple hotel owners across the region regarding hotel management agreements relating to such brands as Marriott, Mysk by Shaza, and Ennismore.
Advising a major property developer on 5 property settlement agreements.
Drafting and negotiating numerous construction related contracts (both in FIDIC and bespoke forms) for a wide range of projects (including power, infrastructure, buildings and leisure facilities).
Drafting suites of construction related templates for governments, developers and contractors across the GCC.
Advising on EPC Contracts.