Middle East – Construction Law

Recent Changes to Tender Law Regulations in Qatar

Nov 14 2022

By: Pawel Piotrowski, Elias Matni, and Wafaa Dauleh

A series of provisions under the Executive Bylaws of the Law on the Organization of Tenders and Auctions No.16 (2019) have been amended by the Council of Ministers Resolution No.11 of 2022 (the 2022 Resolution). According to the Ministry of Finance officials, the changes made aim to strengthen and support the economic activities that fall outside the scope of the oil industry as there is a growing trend towards enhancing the role of the private sector in implementing a variety of development projects. The key points under these amendments pertain to the enhancement of procurement processes; the incorporation of in-country value (ICV); and support dedicated to micro and small-medium enterprises (SMEs). This short article shall address these main changes in turn, with specific reference to the relevant articles under the 2022 Resolution.

Construction and Projects in Qatar: Overview

Jun 01 2021

By: Paweł Piotrowski, Matthew Walker, and Amjad Hussain

A Q&A guide to construction and projects in Qatar.

The Q&A is part of the global guide to construction and projects. Areas covered include trends and significant deals, the main parties, procurement arrangements, transaction structures and corporate vehicles, financing projects, security and contractual protections required by funders, standard forms of contract, risk allocation, exclusion of liability, caps and force majeure. Also covered are material delays and variations, appointing and paying contractors, subcontractors, licences and consents, project insurance, labour laws, health and safety, environmental issues, corrupt business practices and bribery, bankruptcy and insolvency, public private partnerships (PPPs), dispute resolution, tax, the main construction organisations, and proposals for reform.

Qatar – An Opportunity for Operation and Maintenance PPPs

May 19 2021

By: Pawel Piotrowski and Hena Sial

According to MEED.com Qatar awarded projects worth over US$136 billion between 2011–2020. Over the last decade, the focus of Qatar’s investment has been on the development of infrastructure related to the FIFA World Cup to be hosted in 2022. This includes stadiums and ancillary infrastructure such as metro lines, an airport expansion, expressways, and hotels.

COVID-19: EPC and EPCM in Large Construction Projects Post COVID-19

Aug 04 2020

Authors: Pawel Piotrowski and Nicola J. Ellis

COVID-19 has highlighted some of the existing problems in the construction market such as fragmentation, low profitability and often low satisfaction for both owners and contractors (due to time and budget overruns and lengthy claims procedures and disputes). In this article, we consider the choice of the procurement method for large construction projects and issues and risks raised by COVID-19.

K&L GATES Honored With Multiple Qatar Business Forum Awards

Nov 20 2019

The K&L Gates Qatar-based Construction & Infrastructure team received two awards during the recent 2019 Qatar Business Law Forum Awards, retaining the “Property and Construction Firm of the Year” title for a second consecutive year, as well as earning a new recognition for “Alternative Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year.”

K&L Gates Named a “Go-To Construction Law Firm”

Sep 06 2019

K&L Gates is pleased to have been named the “Best Firm to Handle the Construction Project of the Future” by Above the Law.

“The construction industry has been around for centuries, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t adapted to the changing times. The Construction and Infrastructure Group at K&L Gates draws from vast past experience to focus on ensuring that construction projects are sustainable for the next generation. The firm’s lawyers specialize in niche areas like integrating technology and IP into construction projects and incorporating clean energy and green initiatives. When you’re planning a construction project for a better tomorrow, K&L Gates is thinking ahead.”

For the full article, please click here.

Overview and Q&A: Construction and Projects in Qatar

Apr 01 2019

By Pawel Piotrowski, Matthew R. M. Walker and Amjad Hussain

Update: Collateral Warranties in Qatar

Apr 01 2019

Doha counsel Pawel Piotrowski recently published an article on collateral warranties in Qatar as his contribution to the latest Lexis Middle East Law Alert.

The full publication can be found by clicking here.

Congratulations to Our Doha Construction Team – “Property & Construction Team of the Year”

Nov 15 2018

K&L Gates is proud to announce that our Doha-based Construction & Infrastructure team was recently named the “Property & Construction Team of the Year” by the Qatar Business Law Forum.

New UAE Penal Law Allowing for the Imprisonment of Biased Arbitrators Leads to Widespread Concern and Uncertainty in International Arbitration Community

Jan 17 2017

By Michael P. Cotton

Through a recent amendment to Article 257 of the UAE Penal Code, any arbitrators, experts, or translators who issue biased decisions or opinions in UAE arbitration proceedings may now be subject to criminal liability. The new law has led to widespread concern and uncertainty in the international arbitration community.

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