The legal department of the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) was recently named in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Middle East 2018.
The GC Power List Middle East 2018 is the latest publication from ‘The Legal 500’, which recognises an array of the most influential in-house counsel who drives the legal industry in the region forward.
The list further certifies the QFCA legal department’s position as a leading, multi-award winning, influential in-house team in the region. 
The accolade recognises the contributions of the QFC legal wing in successfully delivering substantial and innovative legal mandates of strategic importance to Qatar, including its involvement in national level legislative and strategic initiatives, achieving international recognitions for the QFC such as the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, adoption of global best-practices in compliance, and delivering innovative technology solutions in contract automation resulting in increased efficiencies for the business.
The contributions of all the members of the QFC legal department received recognition, including citations for Nasser al-Taweel, QFCA chief legal officer; Ishaq Burney; Roscoe Banks; Lauren Djedid and Moza al-Naeimi.
“This is further recognition of the innovation and excellence demonstrated by everyone in the QFCA’s legal department on a daily basis. We are also incredibly proud of this prestigious accolade as it showcases the technical excellence legal team and QFC’s ongoing commitment to leading the implementation of global best practices,” al-Taweel said.
Earlier this year, al-Taweel was named as the “General Counsel of the Year” at the Qatar Business Law Forum and Awards 2018. This award recognised excellence on the basis of legal expertise; client satisfaction; innovation; strategic vision and leadership.