Interlaw has announced that Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm (ESLF) has joined the network as its strategic partner firm in Doha, Qatar.

This partnership significantly strengthens Interlaw’s presence in the Middle East and enhances the network’s capacity to support clients navigating complex, cross-border legal matters across the dynamic Gulf region and beyond. 

Founded and chaired by Essa Mohammed Al Sulaiti in 2015, ESLF is widely recognized for its profound expertise in Qatari law and its exemplary track record advising both local and international clients. Its distinguished practice encompasses litigation and arbitration, corporate and M&A, engineering and construction, property and real estate, tax, maritime, transport and shipping, and hospitality, with particular proficiency in managing high-value disputes, sophisticated transactions, and complex projects within Qatar’s evolving legal and commercial landscape. 

In addition, ESLF is consistently ranked as a top-tier law firm by esteemed international legal research bodies, including Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, further affirming its position at the forefront of Qatar’s legal sector. 

The firm has earned a stellar reputation for advising prominent clients across diverse sectors. Its representative clientele includes Qatar Airways, Qatar Foundation, Qatar Fund for Development, Milaha, Maersk Maritime, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, Ooredoo, and Katara Hospitality, reflecting its breadth of experience in corporate, infrastructure, regulatory, and commercial matters both locally and regionally. 

Interlaw global chair Michael Pattinson commented, "We are delighted to welcome Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm to Interlaw. The firm’s outstanding reputation, profound market knowledge, and client-centric approach make it an exemplary addition to our network in a strategically significant Gulf Cooperation Council member state. Their expertise markedly enhances our regional capabilities and underscores Interlaw’s commitment to delivering seamless, premium legal support across the Middle East." 

ESLF has consistently been recognized for excellence in the legal profession, both in Qatar and across the broader Middle East. The firm was honored as “Qatar Law Firm of the Year” at the ALB Middle East Law Awards in 2023 and 2025, and at the Lexis Nexis QBLF Awards in 2024, underscoring its sustained leadership and dedication to the highest professional standards. In 2025, it was also awarded “Construction Law Firm of the Year” at the Legal Era Middle East Law Awards, reflecting its unrivaled expertise in complex construction and infrastructure projects. 

Founder and Chairman of ESLF, Essa Mohammed Al Sulaiti, remarked, "Joining Interlaw represents a pivotal strategic milestone for our firm. The network’s collaborative ethos, global reach, and unwavering commitment to excellence align seamlessly with our values and ambitions. We look forward not only to working with distinguished Interlaw member firms worldwide to deliver sophisticated, seamless legal solutions for cross-border matters, but also to contributing our expertise to add value to the network’s members and support their initiatives across the Middle East, further strengthening our international capabilities and reinforcing Qatar’s connection to the global legal community."