QATAR Law and Practice Contributed by: Alex Saleh, Asad Ahmad, Jehan Saleh and Mounir Hany, GLA & Company
GLA & Company is the premier full-service regional law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal so - lutions across the Middle East and North Africa. With eight strategically located offices in seven key juris - dictions – UAE, KSA, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Egypt – the firm is positioned to serve its clients with unparalleled expertise and dedication. Founded
by a team of experienced legal professionals, GLA & Co has grown to encompass over 18 partners and more than 170 lawyers across the MENA region. Its diverse team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the unique legal landscapes of the jurisdictions it operates in.
Authors
Alex Saleh is the managing partner of GLA & Co and takes a leading regional role within the firm with respect to its Corporate & Commercial practice. With over 30 years of experience in both the GCC
Jehan Saleh is an associate attorney at GLA & Co. Her practice focuses primarily on corporate transactions and commercial advisory. A graduate of Wayne State Law School, Jehan has previously clerked for a judge in
markets as well as the US, he has accumulated sizeable expertise in the areas of banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital market deals and infrastructure projects.
the Wayne County Circuit Court in Michigan. Prior to joining the firm, Jehan was an associate attorney for a mid-sized law firm in the United States where she practised civil litigation. Jehan’s Gulf experience includes working in the legal department for a large rideshare company in Dubai.
Asad Ahmad is a partner and head of the Antitrust & Competition practice at GLA & Co, leading the firm’s regional practice across Kuwait, KSA, Qatar, UAE, Egypt and COMESA. He advises clients on merger control,
Mounir Hany is a corporate and commercial lawyer at GLA & Co with a practice spanning corporate governance, competition and trade remedies, and maritime commercial matters. He advises clients across
competition compliance and regulatory matters, securing major clearances and handling high-profile investigations. Asad also leads GLA & Co’s Data Privacy team, guiding multinational clients on regulatory compliance and data protection strategies. A dedicated mentor and thought leader, he contributes to legal publications, conducts webinars and actively engages with competition regulators, reinforcing GLA & Co’s reputation as a leader in antitrust and competition law.
diverse sectors supporting complex commercial transactions and cross-border legal projects drafting complex transaction documents, including JVs, SPAs, SHAs, escrow agreements and SAFE notes.
GLA & Company Alex Saleh Managing Partner Tel: Kuwait: +(965) 669 55516 UAE: +(971) 54 997 4040 Email: alex.saleh@glaco.com Web: glaco.com/attorneys/alex-saleh/
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