The event was organised by LexisNexis Middle East in partnership with the College of Law of Qatar University, Qatar Foundation and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Middle East.

Hussain Hadi, Head of Middle East Publishing at LexisNexis Middle East, said: “Our congratulations to all the winners and nominees of the Qatar Business Law Awards 2016.”

The awards were judged by an independent panel of industry leaders drawn from the legal community, as well as the government and academic sectors.

“We wish to thank all our entrants, judges, sponsors and media partners for supporting this inaugural event,” said Julie Boisard-Petrissans, Head of LexisNexis Doha office.

The winners of the 2016 Qatar Business Law Awards are:

International Law Firm of the Year-White & Case LLP

Qatar Law Firm of the Year-Ghada M Darwish Law Firm

Property & Construction Team of the Year-Dentons & Co

Banking & Finance Team of the Year-Simmons & Simmons Middle East LLP

Alternative Dispute Resolution Team of the Year-K&L Gates LLP

Employment Team of the Year-Clyde & Co