Insights

On September 1, 2026, Crowell & Moring's Charbel M. Maakaron, Catherine Martinez, and Ahmad El Lakkis published a Practical Law UK Practice Note titled Lending to a Company in Qatar: Regulatory Issues. In the note, the authors discuss the principal legal and regulatory issues foreign lenders should consider in cross-border financings involving Qatar-based companies, including sanctions, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, currency exchange controls, licensing considerations, security and guarantees, enforcement, insolvency, and local compliance requirements. The note also highlights core considerations for lenders when structuring and documenting these transactions in Qatar.To read the full article, click here. For questions about cross-border lending transactions and related regulatory considerations in Qatar, please contact Charbel M. Maakaron, Catherine Martinez, and Ahmad El Lakkis.

On September 1, 2026, Crowell & Moring's Charbel M. Maakaron, Catherine Martinez, and Ahmad El Lakkis published a Practical Law UK Practice Note titled Lending to a Company in Qatar: Signing and Closing a Corporate Loan Transaction. In the note, the authors examine the key practical steps involved in signing and closing cross-border loan transactions involving Qatar-based obligors, including signing arrangements, execution formalities, electronic signatures, notarization, translations, public registry searches, conditions precedent, and filing and registration requirements. The note also outlines core actions parties should take to help ensure a smooth and effective closing process. To read the full article, click here. For questions about signing and closing loan transactions involving Qatar-based companies, please contact Charbel M. Maakaron, Catherine Martinez, and Ahmad El Lakkis.

There are many issues to be mindful of during a time of conflict, but staff welfare is at the top of the list for any employer in Qatar. We set out below some key considerations for employers in the Middle East Region to be thinking about during this time.

As the war in the Middle East moves into its second week, its impact will be felt across businesses and industries.

The Qatar Financial Centre (“QFC”) has established itself as a premier jurisdiction for the creation and management of trusts, offering a sophisticated legal framework that meets international standards. This article explores the key aspects and advantages of trusts within the QFC, providing insights into their structure, operational benefits and diverse applications for local and international stakeholders.