Hani Al Naddaf is widely recognised as the preeminent litigator in the jurisdiction. His recognised market leading status reflects his 30+ years of experience and his "encyclopaedic knowledge" of the Qatari Civil and Commercial Codes. He is one of the very few practitioners in the market who truly bridge the gap between high-level international strategy and the granular procedural requirements of the local Qatari courts.

Hani has the right of audience before the Qatari courts and is licensed to represent clients in Litigation and Arbitration cases and is regularly sought out by major international firms to act as the local counsel expert in relation to large-scale international commercial and construction arbitrations for disputes governed by Qatari law under various rules such as ICC and LCIA.

Hani has a consistent track record of success in the most significant disputes in the region. He is frequently instructed on multi-billion-dollar construction and infrastructure disputes involving state-owned entities and global contractors. His practice spans banking and finance litigation, insurance disputes, shareholder disputes, real estate, and sensitive commercial agency matters showing his versatility. He is also highly sought after for his strategic oversight into matters at the Court of Cassation, where his deep understanding of judicial precedents often proves decisive.

As a leader of the largest litigation team in Qatar, Hani’s influence extends beyond individual cases. He is a thought leader who has been instrumental in shaping the local legal landscape, often consulted on legislative developments and regulatory shifts. His bilingual capability (Arabic and English) ensures that nothing is lost in translation between the boardroom and the courtroom.

Hani's insurance experience includes:

• Represented a Qatar‑based corporate client in a civil case against an individual defendant and a domestic insurance company.

• Advised an international contracting company in Qatar on a potential dispute involving a regional insurer and a hospitality group (pre‑dispute).

• Assisting a global EPC contractor before the Court of Appeal in a civil dispute against private heirs and an Islamic insurance company.

• Represented a regional insurer in an enforcement case brought by a local corporate claimant.

• Represented a regional insurer in a civil claim filed by an individual claimant.

• Pursued recovery, on behalf of a regional insurer, of amounts paid in excess of policy liability from an international school operator.

• Represented a regional insurer in litigation against a national postal services entity.

• Assisted a health insurer in liquidation in recovering funds held with local financial institutions.

• Represented an international life insurer in an employment dispute with a former employee.