Our Team

Mr. Essa Mohammad Al Sulaiti is a Qatari Attorney admitted by Qatar Lawyers Admission Committee as well as an active Board Member of Qatar Lawyers Association (QLA).

Drawing on his prior education and experience in Wales and reputable law firms in Qatar, Mr. Al Sulaiti founded Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm in 2015 to effectively align his practice with a personal mission: addressing the emerging legal demands of local and international businesses operating in the State of Qatar.

Mr. Al Sulaiti is also an arbitrator certified by the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre (GCC-CAC), Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), and Kuwait Commercial Arbitration Center (KCAC), Oman Commercial Arbitration Center (OCAC). As well as a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).

Mr. Al Sulaiti has represented clients and served as counsel in international arbitration proceedings held under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA). As an arbitrator, he has been appointed in several disputes as both a sole arbitrator and as a member of a tribunal, including as a president of an arbitral tribunal. Throughout his arbitral experience, he has also advised clients on disputes concerning arbitration clauses, governing law, jurisdiction, the enforcement of arbitration awards, and international judgment enforcement.

Mr. Al Sulaiti’s experience includes a broad range of corporate services with a focus on dispute resolution. He also works closely with various local and international clients advising on mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, leveraged buyouts and joint ventures, and has represented several companies, shareholders and directors in corporate/commercial disputes in court and arbitration. Mr. Al Sulaiti’s practice emphasizes counseling clients on company formation/establishment, foreign investment across a full range of industries and a broad variance of corporate governance matters, including structuring, directors’ duties, shareholders’ responsibilities, general meetings/assemblies, corporate compliance matters, legal auditing and due diligence. He also was recognized as a “Recommended Lawyer” for the year 2023 by The Legal 500 EMEA Edition.

Mr. Al Sulaiti’s background couples extensive academic experience and hands-on practice in the legal sector of the construction industry. His practice emphasizes resolving complex construction disputes through mediation, and when necessary, arbitration and litigation in relation to projects in Qatar and internationally.

Mr. Al Sulaiti frequently addresses construction claims and has handled hundred-million-dollar litigations and arbitrations involving breach of contract, construction and design defect, delays/damages, variations and impact, default, and termination matters. Given his depth of experience, he has provided an impressive range of services to his clients, including advising on FIDIC, EPC, design/build, design and construction contracts as well as risk management, negotiation of contracts, project legal counseling/guidance and preparation of claims. In this field, Mr. Essa Al Sulaiti was recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by the LegaCommunity MENA Awards 2022.

Mr. Al Sulaiti represents and regularly counsels main and sub-contractors, project managers, engineers, employers and other members of the construction and government contract industries. This includes the representation of contractors and owners in connection with some of the most prominent projects built throughout the State of Qatar, both public and private.

In the public arena, he has extensive experience counseling, litigating, and arbitrating complex disputes regarding high profile facilities, government construction/civil works and projects pertaining to museums, sport stadiums, rails, bridges, plants, and highways.

In the private sector, Mr. Al Sulaiti has ample experience providing counsel, litigating, arbitrating, and mediating substantial claims concerning private assets including hotels, malls, residential/commercial towers, and medical and manufacturing facilities.

Inspired by Qatar’s growth in the field of sports – and as an avid sports enthusiast himself – Mr. Essa Al Sulaiti has earned an interdisciplinary master’s degree in Sports Law to offer his expertise in the legal and commercial sides of sports. Mr. Al Sulaiti is also a member of the Asian Football Confederation Legal Committee (AFC), as well as an Arbitrator at Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS/CAS), Qatar Sports Arbitration Foundation (QSAF), National Sports Arbitration Tribunal (NSAT), and Saudi Sport Arbitration Center (SSAC). With his understanding of Qatari law, local culture, and international sports law, he is able to offer the ideal intersection for meeting the legal demands of the sports sector.

Areas of practice:

• Corporate & Commercial
• Construction & Engineering
• Property & Real Estate
• Litigation & Arbitration

Mr. Monir AbdulAziz Shalaby

is an Egyptian lawyer who holds a Bachelor of Laws from Cairo University, obtained in May 1969.  With over 54 years of practical experience in the legal field.

He has a wealth of professional experience, having served as a Deputy Judge in the Military Judiciary from 1969 to June 1976, and as the Head of the Legal Affairs Department at the Armed Forces Hospital in Maadi until 1980. He has also worked as a registered Cassation, Constitutional and Administrative Lawyer, as well as Head of Legal Affairs at the Egyptian General Company for Tourism and Hotels “E.G.O.T.H” with the rank of Deputy Minister until 2005. Furthermore, he has served as a board member of the Egyptian Hotels Company and a board member of the Tourist Development Company, in addition to previously working as a legal counsel to the Egypt Aswan Tourism Company.

Mr. Monir also joined the two largest law firms in the Arab Republic of Egypt (Mr. Ragai Attia Law Firm – Arab Republic of Egypt – from 1985 to 1992, where he directly handled criminal cases of all types before all levels of litigation. In addition to, Mr. Mohamed Kamal Abdelaziz Law Firm – Arab Republic of Egypt – from 2005 to 2006 and from 2009 to 2010, where he directly handled all civil cases, arbitration, and compensation cases).

Furthermore, he collaborated with his colleagues at the law firm to revise the book “Procedural Law in the Light of Judiciary and Jurisprudence” by the late great jurist Mohamed Kamal Abdelaziz after his passing.

In addition to his experiences in Egypt, he also has vast experiences in Qatar where Mr. Monir has served as a legal counsel to Al-Mehwaer for Construction and Development Company (from 2006 to 2007), as well as serving as a Senior Legal Counsel in Qatar since 2007.

Furthermore, Mr. Monir has completed numerous courses in arbitration and successfully passed the qualifying course for the Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK, held at the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration in October 2000. He has served as an arbitrator and lawyer in numerous arbitrations in Qatar and Egypt, including the arbitration of one of the largest Italian companies in Qatar. Mr. Monir has acted as an arbitrator both domestically and internationally in Qatar and Egypt and has also participated in arbitrations with Dr. Esmat Abdel-Meguid, former Secretary-General of the Arab League, and with former Ministers of Justice, Ahmed Mekki and Mamdouh Marei.

Mr. Mounir was also chosen by the “Nuzul Holding” company as an arbitrator on its behalf in an arbitration between it and Sheikh / Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani, and the arbitration number was 17/T/2001 – Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (the arbitration did not take place), and he was chosen by the Sudanese embassy in Qatar to give a lecture on sports arbitration at Hamad Stadium.

Mr. Monir is proficient in pleading, drafting pleadings and memorandums, and has secured numerous favorable arbitration and litigation awards throughout his career. He has also contributed to amending the Qatari Law regarding the Prohibition of Workers Camps within Family Residential Areas and the Qatari Code of Law Practice.

Mr. Monir takes great pride in his dedication to the field of law and strives to maintain his awareness of the dynamic judiciary. As a seasoned litigator and arbitrator, he understands the importance of staying up-to-date with not only new laws and regulations, but also changes in the procedural nuances of the different Qatari and Egyptian judicial bodies.

Further, throughout his over 50 years of legal experience, Mr. Monir has closely observed the trends and patterns of the Egyptian and Qatari laws and has thus developed an acute capacity to recognize the ending of one legal trend and the onset of another. This makes him an indispensable resource to our clients whose interests heavily depend on the ability to make ahead-of-the-curve moves and to avoid poorly-timed decisions.

Considering his extensive academic and professional undertakings, Mr. Monir offers invaluable input into our most complex matters and is an excellent point of reference for clients seeking advice on the most intricate details of the law.

Mr. Ricardo Cid is a Portuguese lawyer admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association with extensive experience in the Qatari legal field.

As a Senior Legal Counsel and Head of the International Department at Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm, Mr. Ricardo draws on his diverse legal background to assist our local and international clients on matters that require non-Arabic language support and representation. He is able to offer legal services in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French, offering our international clients the comfort and advantage of communicating in their native language.

Mr. Ricardo is also an arbitrator of the Qatar Sports Arbitration Tribunal and a former member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Portuguese Rowing Federation. Further, Mr. Ricardo holds post-graduate qualifications in Sports Law and has represented athletes, clubs, agents, and coaches in disputes related to labour and sports law. As such, Mr. Ricardo is a knowledgeable contact for our clients in the quickly developing Qatari sports sector.

In addition to his comprehensive experience and qualifications in the field of sports law, Mr. Ricardo expertly advises and represents our clients in matters relating to civil, corporate and commercial, and labour and employment law. His vast experience with Qatari law and judicial procedure combined with his unique ability to advise and represent in several languages allows Mr. Ricardo to efficiently serve our international and non-Arabic speaking clients in a comfortable and familiar manner.

With a focus on international arbitration, Mr. Ricardo regularly advises our corporate clients on complex disputes of significant value that often involve high-profile entities related to public and private assets. He has advised on contracts, projects, and deals valuing in the billions of Qatari riyals and leads our international arbitration team in each English-language case we handle. This role includes making submissions, and statements, and participating in hearings on behalf of our clients at the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration, and the Qatar International Court of Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA). In his years of providing top-tier, reliable representation in this regard, Mr. Ricardo has become very familiar with the commercial and corporate sector of Qatar and makes astute, transformative observations and guidance to ensure maximum security and protection for our clients.

Mr. Ricardo also prioritizes pro-bono work and the development of accessible legal resources for the public. For example, he regularly holds online and in-person training and workshop seminars on topics such as the Qatar Labour Law from which Qatar’s English-speaking population may benefit.

Mr. Atef Abdel Moneim is a practicing International Arbitrator – accredited by the International Arbitration Center in Cairo – and member of the Egyptian Bar Association, where he is registered as a lawyer at the Supreme Constitutional Court and the Court of Cassation. Mr. Atef has decades of legal practice, experience and expertise within various legal sectors.

Starting his career in 1978, Mr. Atef worked under one of the most revered law firms in Cairo; the Ahmed El Khawaja Law Firm. Keen on steering his career towards an industry that supports his home-country’s economic development, Mr. Atef left his previous position to work as a lawyer for the Egyptian General Co. for Tourism & Hotels, where he was later promoted to Vice President. While in this senior position, Mr. Atef was heavily involved in developing the company’s social responsibility programs.

Mr. Yehia Tawfiq EL Demiry is a member of the Egyptian Bar Association and registered Cassation, Constitutional and Administrative Lawyer with over 40 years of experience. Upon graduating from the School of Law at the University of Cairo in 1974, Mr. Yehia began his career as a legal consultant at leading law firms in Egypt.

Throughout his decades of experience, Mr. Yehia’s efforts have centered on de-escalation and strategies in out-of-court settlement, in addition to developing robust contracts and agreements for clients across various corporate and commercial sectors in Egypt.

At Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm, Mr. Yehia’s years of experience and invaluable knowledge on de-escalation provisions and strategy, litigation and contract and agreement development, make him an incredibly valuable member of our team – and more importantly- to our clients.

Mr. Yasser Assed Yousef Mohammad is an Egyptian lawyer who graduated from the Faculty of Law, Assiut University in 1991 and admitted to the Egyptian Bar Association in 1992 with more than 31 years of experience in legal services, law, consultancy, drafting of memos, civil and criminal appeals, and legal affairs administration. He is a member of the Egyptian Bar Association, where he has been registered as a Cassation, Constitutional and Administrative Lawyer since 2013. He is also an active member of the Arab Lawyers Union and has been admitted as a lawyer in the Lawyers Admission Committee of the Qatari Ministry of Justice since 2017.

Mr. Yasser has represented many clients and provided legal advice on various disputes, especially individual or corporate civil disputes. He has extensive experience in a wide range of legal services, including all types of cases and disputes before the courts and judicial authorities of various types and degrees, drafting, and reviewing contracts and checking their clauses in accordance with the laws, establishing companies of all types, and providing legal consultations of various kinds. After working in several GCC countries, Mr. Yasser gained extensive experience and knowledge of the GCC legal systems and business environment. He has been working in the legal field in Qatar for more than 10 years.

His experience in civil cases for major companies has enabled him to secure important and distinguished judgments in civil and criminal cases, as well as rulings from the Supreme Constitutional Court in major cases. This is achieved through referring to legal references of top jurists, keeping abreast of the latest judgments of the Egyptian Court of Cassation and the Qatari Court of Cassation, and attending legal education seminars and conferences, as well as conferences with law students in Qatar.

Moreover, Mr. Yasser possesses extended knowledge and experience associated with the establishment of businesses and companies, general assembly meetings, governance, legal auditing and compliance rules of regulatory bodies both in the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt as a previous Lawyer and Legal Counsel to the General Authority for Agrarian Reform and Ministry of Agriculture in Aswan (Arab Republic of Egypt); Legal Counsel to Kom Ombo Municipal Unit, Aswan (Arab Republic of Egypt); Legal Counsel to the Governor of Aswan; Director of Legal Affairs of Aswan Governorate; Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Housing Cooperative at Development and Agricultural Credit Bank; Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aswan National Company for Agricultural Mechanization; Legal Counsel to Aswan Governorate Sugar Crops Council; and Legal Counsel to Franciscan School Group in Aswan Governorate (Arab Republic of Egypt).

Mr. Yasser’s practical experience is supplemented by his familiarity with contemporary legal commentary, both from judicial bodies such as the Egyptian and Qatari Courts of Cassation, and scholarly publications including legal journals and analyses of recent rulings. Further, Mr. Yasser prioritizes his continued understanding of the Qatari law by closely monitoring legal amendments, new laws, regulations, decisions, and opinions, and anticipating their application and the effect they may have on his clients’ interests

Mr. AbdelRaouf Mohd Gharibeh is a Jordanian Senior Legal Counsel admitted to Non-Qatari Lawyers Admission Committee of the Qatari Ministry of Justice. He serves as a Legal Counsel to the Jordanian Embassy in the State of Qatar and to the Jordanian community in Qatar. In addition, he is a Legal Counsel to Jordanian schools in the State of Qatar.

Mr. AbdelRaouf has gained extensive practical and professional experience from working with law firms in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan since 1997. He also lectures on law at the Ministry of Education in the State of Qatar for high school students. Mr. Gharaieh is a member of the Arab Lawyers Union in Egypt and an international commercial arbitrator in Egypt with many practical experiences in several Arab countries. In addition, he participated in several legal seminars and sports arbitration seminars in the State of Qatar.

Through his practical experience, Mr. AbdelRaouf is specialized in rental disputes, criminal disputes, and drafting legal contracts. He also holds regular meetings with our clients and the Legal Affairs Department at Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm.

Mr. Gharaibeh’s clarity of mind and patience enables him to listen to all our clients’ needs. He is skilled in taking subtle and profound legal decisions with our clients and assigned legal staff.

Mr.Ezequiel Zampetti is a practicing litigator and lawyer, and member of the Córdoba Bar Association (Argentina) with more than 17 years of legal experience. He is a lawyer from the Catholic University of Cordoba, Argentina (2004) and from the University of Alicante, Spain (2017). He has published leading cases in labor and criminal law. He has completed post-graduate studies in Negotiation and Ethics & Compliance.

Mr. Zampetti is, in addition, a Real Estate Broker and Expert Appraiser. He founded the chair of Supervised Professional Practice and is currently the head professor. He is also a professor of Public International Law since 2007. Mr. Zampetti has been Director of the Legal Clinic of the Catholic University of Córdoba (2017-2021).

He is a member of the Institute of Human Rights of the Faculty of Law of the Catholic University of Córdoba, and of the Argentine Association of International Law. He is a research member, and he has published 5 joint research projects. He is currently researching on the topic “Business and Human Rights” (Ruggie Principles).

Areas of Practice:

• Corporate & Commercial
• Property & Real Estate
• Labour & Employment
• Arbitration

Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Kabil has been a member of the Egyptian Bar Association since 1999. He obtained his law degree from Tanta University in 1997. He also obtained a diploma in public law in 2013, and a diploma in economic and financial sciences in 2014, MA in law in 2014 from Mansoura University.

Mr. Kabil has done much research and studies in the legal and tax fields. He has also delivered several lectures on various Qatari laws, including labor law, rental law, and income tax law. He also holds many courses in accounting for non-commercials, bookkeeping, financial companies, and preparing tax returns, among many others.

Mr. Kabil is well-versed in all Qatari laws and their updates, and he closely monitors all newly issued laws in all legal fields, especially civil law, and its various sectors. He also compares them to their Egyptian counterparts, making it easier to understand the objectives sought by the legislator in creating new provisions or amending existing ones.

With his continuous knowledge, Mr. Kabil possesses exceptional abilities in interpreting laws and rulings, as well as monitoring the established rulings, enabling him to make scientific comments on laws and rulings with the support of jurisprudential opinions and established judicial rulings in both the Qatari and Egyptian judiciary. His excellent abilities and scientific and practical experience in the fields of taxes and finance, along with his legal experience that spans over 24 years since the beginning of his career until now, which has significantly enhanced his abilities and capabilities.

Mr. Kabil has vast experience and complete knowledge of all Qatari legislation, the legal system and litigation procedures before the various courts and judicial committees (rent, insurance, pensions, labour dispute resolution committees, among others).

Mr. Kabil is highly experienced in professionally and accurately drafting various types of contracts, in accordance with the latest updates in laws. He has drafted numerous contracts in various fields, such as corporate contracts, construction contracts, sale contracts, lease contracts, marketing and agency contracts, athlete and agent contracts, and more.

Moreover, Mr. Kabil possesses exceptional negotiation skills to resolve any disputes raised by or against his clients in a manner that ensures the greatest benefit for the client and ending them with a legal agreement that guarantees no adverse consequences or subsequent damages to the client.

Starting his career in 1999 in one of the most renowned law firms in Egypt, that handled many high-profile cases, especially civil and commercial cases, which enriched his practical abilities, skills, and experience extensively.

Mr. Kabil worked as a lawyer until 2002 when he joined the Egyptian Tax Authority at the Ministry of Finance. He took on many technical positions as an examination officer and then as an officer in the Cases Division, during which he has examined lots and lots of tax issues and disputes over the years of his work.

At the beginning of 2016, Mr. Kabil started working in the State of Qatar as a legal counsel in one of the Qatari law firms, and had a prominent role in its success in the disputes and cases he had been assigned to.

Mr. Kabil then moved to Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm from 2020, and since joining the firm he has been contributing with the firm’s staff in reflecting ESLF’s high-quality legal service and achieving outstanding achievements in resolving disputes, major issues and cases that need special skills and abilities such as commercial, tax and corporate matters.

Mr. Kabil has taken on a vast and diverse range of cases, including civil and commercial cases, some of which have reached claim amounts exceeding QAR 50 million. He has also won cases in which our clients were awarded sums of several million Qatari riyals, including tax cases where the disputed amount with the General Tax Authority exceeded QAR 3 million. In addition, he has successfully represented our clients in labor cases where judgments exceeding QAR 1 million were awarded to workers and pursued until full payment was received. And other rulings in which the value of dues exceeds 150,000 Qatari riyals, and they have also been implemented. He has also successfully defended labor lawsuits with a total value of more than QAR 1.3 million against our client. Mr. Kabil has also represented clients in landlord-tenant disputes where judgments were issued in favor of both landlords and tenants. One of our clients, the tenant, was awarded a judgment exceeding QAR 5 million for the termination of the lease contract and the rejection of the landlord’s claims. He has also handled family and inheritance disputes at all levels of litigation, including primary, appellate, and cassation courts.

Mrs. Paraskevoula Ntai, of Greek nationality, was admitted as an Italian lawyer in 2013. She is familiar with European Laws and Regulations and has years of experience collaborating with Qatari Law firms to assist with international clients (companies and individuals). Mrs. Ntai has represented clients as their legal counsel in mediation and litigation proceedings held under the Italian Civil Law. Additionally, Mrs. Ntai has been collaborating with Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm since 2020 to share their mission of providing attentive, effective representation.

Blending a formal academic background in law with proven experience in negotiation and contract administration, Mrs. Ntai always aims to provide exceptional legal consultations to clients by assisting them to understand the rules and regulations whilst finding the best solutions for their legal issues. Mrs. Ntai uses her Greek, Italian and English-speaking skills to build and enhance relationships within the different Expat communities in Qatar, offering consultancy services regarding their rights and obligations in the State. Throughout her legal experience, she has also advised clients on disputes concerning inheritance law, insurance, debt recovery and offered legal assistance in bankruptcy proceedings.

In the field of Criminal Law, Mrs. Ntai confidently provides Risk Analysis advice regarding corporate offenses due to her experience with Organizational, Management, and Control Models pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree no. 231/2001 (in compliance with the principles set forth in EU legislation on the prevention of corporate crimes and the assessment of companies’ liability). Mrs. Ntai manages a strong relationship between Qatar and Italy by proudly being the representative of FederItaly (an Italian non-profit association of companies) within Qatar.

Mr. Abdelkadir Abdalla Mohammad is a legal consultant and member of the Sudanese Bar Association. He received his law degree from Neelaine Univeristy, Sudan.

Mr. Abdelkadir has two decades of practice include working as a legal consultant under several reputable Sudanese law firms where he advised on matters that involved construction, corporate and labour law. He later moved to Eritrea to provide specialist legal advice in development and construction law.

Mr. Safwat Ebrahim Mohamedis an Egyptian lawyer admitted to the Egyptian Bar Association since 1996. He graduated from the Faculty of Law, Alexandria University in 1995.  Mr. Safwat has about 24 years of practical experience in the field of law and legal consultations and has extensive experience and knowledge of several Arab laws such as Qatari law and Emirati law, and Saudi regulations in addition to Egyptian laws.

Mr. Safwat has represented many clients and provided legal advice throughout the period of his experience on various disputes, especially individual and corporate commercial disputes. His scope of his expertise includes a wide range of legal services, such as handling all types of cases and disputes before the courts and judicial authorities of various types and degrees, drafting contracts, and establishing companies of all types, in addition to providing legal consultations of various kinds. After working in several GCC countries, Mr. Safwat gained extensive experience and knowledge of the GCC legal systems and the business environment through his extended service in commercial institutions, companies, and law firms in GCC countries. Not to mention the vast experiences he gained from working at many Egyptian companies and law firms as well as legal institutions and companies in GCC countries, especially in the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Mr. Safwat has specialized legal expertise, as he practiced, over the years of his experience, whether in Egypt or in the GCC countries, legal work in the field of disputes and consultations related to the field of maritime trade and marine insurance, whether related to ships, protection and compensation clubs, and disputes related to goods transported by sea, whether in Egypt Or in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he handled many disputes related to marine pollution, collisions, and compensation related to maritime transport of all kinds. He has also gained extensive experience in financial disputes related to securities trading from serving as a legal advisor to major securities trading companies in the State of Qatar, thus gaining vast experience in legal matters related to the Qatari financial market. He also provided numerous legal consultations and handled many financial disputes before the regulatory authorities.

Mr. Safwat also has extensive experience in legal matters related to the establishment of businesses and commercial companies, general assemblies’ meetings, governance, legal auditing, and compliance rules for regulatory bodies, whether in the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Areas of practice

• Insurance
• Banking & Finance
• Litigation & Arbitration
• Transport
• Maritime & Shipping
• Corporate & Commercial

Mr. Mohamed El-Kashashis a practicing Associate at the Courts of Appeal and a member of the Egyptian Bar Association and Arab Lawyers Union. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial & Economic Sciences from Mansoura University, in addition to a Master’s degree in Private Law from Ain Shams University.

Mr. Mohamed has extensive experience in financial and commercial laws, as well as regulatory procedures for doing business, formulating governance policies, restructuring, project financing and asset management. Mr. Mohamed began his career in Egypt working for a year in the legal department in a major investment company, before practicing law in several reputable law firms with a proven track record of accomplishments in the field of litigation, dispute resolution, and commercial and corporate law.

In 2013, he moved to Saudi Arabia and worked as a consultant in the Department of Litigation and Arbitration in a reputable law firm and had a prominent role in resolving many judicial disputes and high-value arbitration cases in favor of VIP clients.

During the period from 2014 to 2021, Mr. Mohamed ran his own legal consultancy and law firm in Egypt, where he pleaded dozens of criminal cases, especially related to financial and economic crimes, and represented many individuals and companies before various litigation bodies in complex and high-value disputes related to contracting, construction, healthcare, retail trade, insurance, communications, transportation, and family-owned businesses sectors. He also engaged in mediation and negotiation in many high-value contracts and deals and served as a legal advisor to many companies and institutions.

Mr. Mohamed is also interested in legislation and legal aspects related to historical heritage and the preservation of cultural and architectural heritage, and in 2019 he was chosen as a member of the legal committee of the Port Said Historical Society

Areas of practice:

• Corporate & Commercial
• Banking & Finance
• Litigation & Arbitration
• Construction & Real Estate
• Maritime & Shipping
• Criminal Law

Mrs. Riva Mounif is an Australian lawyer admitted to the Victorian Legal Admissions Board with extensive legal experience in Australia & the Middle East.

As an Associate at Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm, Mrs. Riva draws on her diverse legal background from Australia and Lebanon to assist our local and international clients on matters that require non-Arabic language support and representation. She is also able to use her bilingual skills to manage meetings between English-speaking clients and Arabic-speaking colleagues, or vice versa, offering our international clients the comfort and advantage of communicating in their native language.

Mrs. Riva is an active member of ESLF’s International Department. She successfully contributes to our firm’s English-language matters in relation to our commercial law, corporate law and labour law clientele and guarantees that each meeting, agreement and submission is completed to the utmost professional standard. She has successfully assisted in drafting and finalizing agreements for the registration of Companies in Qatar and has effectively advised clients on labour law and lease agreement disputes.

As part of her values, Mrs. Riva has a strong focus on client satisfaction. She understands the importance of communication, empathy and professionalism with each client. This allows her to provide an impeccable customer experience and guarantees that every matter is completed with the highest integrity and standard, ensuring that our clients are always the priority.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

• Corporate & Commercial
• Property & Real Estate
• Labour & Employment

Ms. Amy Saretsky is a master’s graduate from the University of Massachusetts with experience in legal research and administration as well as qualifications in the areas of Mediation and Commercial and Legal Aspects of Sports Law. Amy also has extensive experience with intercultural communication and cooperation and brings this added value to dealings with international clients and contacts.

Leveraging her education and experience in the Qatari legal sector, Ms. Amy is an active member of ESLF’s International Department. She contributes to our firm’s English-language arbitration cases on behalf of our corporate and commercial clients under the rules of the ICC, the LCIA, and QICCA, and ensures all submissions, statements, hearings, and other proceedings are scrutinized and polished to reflect ESLF’s high-quality legal service.

As part of her work in arbitration, Ms. Amy also supports our senior legal counsels in the handling of arbitral proceedings both as counsel and as arbitrators. In conjunction with our legal team, she supports clients seeking advice from local Qatari counsel on matters such as arbitration clauses, jurisdiction, application of Qatari law, and enforcement of arbitral awards.

In acting as a primary point of contact for our international clients, Ms. Amy also provides support and contribution to corporate matters including mediation, negotiation, and litigation. She provides seamless liaison between our non-Arabic-speaking clients and our litigation team and prioritizes reliable, consistent communication. Our clients know that Ms. Amy is a dependable contact for services such as advice, consultation, document drafting and review, and other out-of-court matters that may arise.

In support of our senior legal experts, Ms. Amy contributes to the litigation, arbitration, and advising of many complexes, high-value disputes, and claims pertaining to public and private projects in the construction, engineering, hospitality, medical, and energy sectors. Not only does she bring knowledge and experience in these areas, but also has astute administrative and organizational skills that are indispensable when handling several intricate and cumbersome matters.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

• Corporate & Commercial
• Construction & Engineering
• Labour & Employment
• International Arbitration