Maryam Jassim al-Bader has joined Del Canto Chambers to head up the Doha office, in what is the first female Qatari lawyer to be working with a London Chambers.
Having studied law at the University of Wales before completing her masters in law at Boston College in Massachusettes, al-Bader went on to work as in-house counsel in one of Qatar’s biggest organisations and has since worked with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for almost and decade.
Looking to grow economic ties beyond Europe, post-Brexit, the UK is seen as a top destination for Qatar, which has committed to investing billions in the UK over the next few years (particularly in real estate and infrastructure).
An emerging country with a thriving economy, Qatar is a highly attractive country for the UK to do business with, and Del Canto’s cultural immersion is key to understanding the nuances of Arab law and its application for businesses looking to set up or invest in the UK, from establishing a local presence, investing or conducting cross-border transactions with Qatari counterparts.
Of her appointment, al-Bader said, “Undeniably, the chambers of choice for all Qatari-related matters, Del Canto is the perfect fit for me. The firm’s knowledge of international corporate matters is unparalleled and as head of Del Canto’s Doha office, I look forward to playing an important role in helping encourage foreign investment, which forms part of the UK’s plan to support Qatar in their ambition to become the Middle East’s global hub for banking and finance.”
Leon Fernando Del Canto, head, Del Canto Chambers, said, “Al-Bader’s joining is a huge asset to Chambers; she will play a big role in the Turnkey Project Management service we offer our clients, which allows UK businesses to benefit from local knowledge and expertise when setting up an enterprise.
Al Bader’s understanding of all aspects of Arab law, combined with her insight into the richness and depth of Arab business culture, is fundamental to interpreting the legal system, on which the GCC economy relies heavily.”
