Legal Counsel Real Estate
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Doha, Qatar
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FATMA ALSEBAI
L E G A L C O U N S E L
PROFILE
Highly skilled legal counsel with over 10 years of experience specializing in civil, commercial, construction, and arbitration laws. Proven track record in litigation, arbitration, and contract management within top-tier law firms in Egypt and Qatar. Adept at handling complex legal cases, drafting and reviewing bilingual contracts, and providing legal advisory services. Currently preparing for the Qualifying Solicitor Examination (QLTS/QSE) in England & Wales.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Spearheaded the resolution of intricate litigation and arbitration cases, achieving favorable outcomes across various legal domains including construction, commercial, civil, real estate, and labor disputes. Expertly drafted and reviewed a diverse array of bilingual contracts, including Sponsorship Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Supply Agreements, Agency Agreements, Purchasing Contracts, Lease Contracts, and Articles of Association, ensuring legal accuracy and compliance. Composed detailed lawsuit briefs, comprehensive legal reports, and precise legal comments on contracts, contributing to robust legal defenses and strategies. Collaborated with international law firms on cross-border litigation and arbitration cases, notably with the ICC, enhancing global legal coordination.
Ensured strict adherence to legal policies and regulations across all business units and departments, promoting a culture of compliance.
Provided strategic legal advisory on corporate matters, internal policies, and procedural agreements, bolstering organizational governance.
Managed and developed contracts to safeguard corporate interests, resolved disputes, and offered expert legal advice on contract-related issues, mitigating legal risks. Legal Counsel
AHB Trading & Contracting – Qatar
October 2019 – Present
Authored comprehensive civil, commercial, and labor memos for first instance and appellate courts, demonstrating superior legal writing skills.
Drafted precise bilingual legal notices, letters, POAs, and auditor/client reports, facilitating clear and effective communication.
Systematically organized and maintained legal documents in both paper and electronic formats, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with legal standards. Assisted in the preparation of robust legal arguments, applications, declarations, and motions, supporting successful case outcomes.
Litigation Associate
Sharq Law Firm – Qatar
November 2018 – May 2019
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-al-sebai-l-l-m-1b0b09146/ LLM in International Commercial and Investment Law FATMA ALSEBAI
L E G A L C O U N S E L
Conducted thorough legal reviews and provided critical comments on proposed contracts and agreements, ensuring legal soundness and business efficacy. Drafted a wide array of legal documents, including MoUs, legal notices, contracts, agreements, resolutions, and minutes of meetings, maintaining the highest standards of legal accuracy. Translated complex legal documents and contracts between English and Arabic, ensuring clarity and precision.
Actively participated in high-stakes client meetings and negotiations, effectively drafting and reviewing bilingual contracts and agreements to secure favorable outcomes. Corporate Associate
Al-Khalifa Law Firm – Qatar
2016 – 2018
Drafted detailed civil, commercial, and labor memos for court proceedings, contributing to favorable legal decisions.
Conducted meticulous reviews and provided insightful comments on proposed contracts and agreements, enhancing legal and business outcomes.
Liaised with external legal counsel, providing necessary information and securing timely updates on legal actions.
Translated critical legal documents and contracts between English and Arabic, ensuring accuracy and coherence.
Executed required legal actions across a spectrum of litigation matters, demonstrating comprehensive legal expertise.
Associate
Abdul-Aziz Al-Khulifi Advocates and Legal
Consultants – Qatar
2015 – 2017
LLM in International Commercial and Investment Law EDUCATION
QSE (Qualifying Solicitor Examination)
England & Wales – Common Law
QLTS/School – UK
2022 – Present
LLM in International Commercial Law
Cairo University
2013 – 2015
Bachelor of Law
Cairo University
2008 – 2012
FATMA ALSEBAI
L E G A L C O U N S E L
LLM in International Commercial and Investment Law PUBLISHED ARTICLES
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native
English: Fluent
Legal Research & Analysis: Expertise in conducting comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case strategies and legal opinions.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex bilingual contracts and agreements.
Litigation & Arbitration: Skilled in handling litigation and arbitration cases, achieving successful resolutions in various legal domains.
Legal Advisory: Providing strategic legal advice on corporate matters, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Bilingual Communication: Fluent in Arabic and English, with strong translation skills for legal documents.
SKILLS
The Impact of Exceptional Circumstances on the Economic Balance of the Contract and The Arbitration Role
Published by The International Islamic Center for Reconciliation and Arbitration (IICRA), Dubai ADR Islamic Economy Bulletin No 018
Doing Business in Gulf and Arab Countries for Foreign Investors Published by Legal Business World e-magazine LBW2020US7 (legalbusinesslibrary.com) Indemnity and Damages: Protecting Your Business and Recovering Losses Published by Legal Business World e-magazine
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