Regulatory & Compliance
Practical guidance on licensing, approvals, inspections and dealings with Qatari regulators, delivered in Arabic and English from Doha.
What We Handle
We advise clients on licensing requirements, regulatory approvals and ongoing compliance obligations. We also advise on data protection and privacy under Law No. 13 of 2016, anti-bribery and AML compliance, corporate risk management, and consumer protection and competition law matters.
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What working with us on this looks like in practice.
Licences and approvals obtained
We identify the regulators that matter to your activity and manage the application and renewal process end to end.
Programmes that satisfy inspectors
AML, anti-bribery and data protection policies built around Qatari law, not generic global templates.
Calm handling of investigations
We respond to regulator queries, inspections and enforcement action with a clear strategy from day one.
Who We Advise
- Regulated businesses
- Compliance officers
- Data controllers
- Boards and directors
Frequently Asked Questions
Client Feedback
“A compliance programme we can actually operate, proportionate, documented and understood by the team.”
Compliance Officer, trading company
For More Insight
Notes and updates from our work in this practice area.
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Building a Compliance Programme That Regulators Accept
AML, licensing and sector regulation: what supervisors look for when they review your controls.
Let Us Discuss Your Matter
Tell us about your matter, and we'll advise on how we can help.
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