Sharq Law Firm

Qatar

IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Qatari firm Sharq Law Firm was established in 2014. The firm operates out of Doha. 

  

Focusses / specialisms 

Sharq Law Firm is particularly known for its work in financial and corporate markets, M&A, restructuring and project development. 

In capital markets the firm is strong in the debt space where it advises on Islamic and conventional bond issues. 

In corporate work the firm is well versed in assisting with the setup of joint ventures for various purposes, as well as assisting on corporate restructuring mandates and cross-border acquisitions. 

The firm has an active project development practice that often acts on standout real estate and infrastructure matters. 

 

Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024) 

During the research period the firm was active in financial and corporate matters as well as project development deals. 

In financial and corporate markets, the firm worked on reverse takeovers, green bond issue, bond programme, restructuring, joint ventures, expansion, leveraged finance, financial investment, fund formation deals for clients connected with financial services, healthcare, energy, automotive, technology and communications, industrials and manufacturing, investment management, banking, financial services, media, oil and gas sectors. 

In project development markets the firm was active in licensing and project negotiation deals for clients connected with transport and oil and gas sectors. 

  

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024) 

Ministry of Finance – Qatar €11 billion bond/note programme 

Al Rabban International €23 million project negotiations