AbdelRaouf Mohammad Gharaibeh
Senior Legal Counsel
Head of Litigation
AbdelRaouf Mohammad Gharaibeh is the Managing Director and Head of Litigation of the Firm, bringing more than 28 years of legal experience advising businesses, investors, government entities and private clients across Qatar and Jordan. He is recognised for his practical, commercially focused approach and extensive expertise in litigation, arbitration, mediation, intellectual property, real estate and commercial disputes. As Head of the Litigation Department, AbdelRaouf oversees the Firm's dispute resolution practice, including commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation. He has acted as arbitrator and mediation counsel in a wide range of civil, commercial and contractual disputes, and advises clients on the drafting of arbitration clauses, tribunal selection and enforcement of arbitral awards. AbdelRaouf has significant experience in intellectual property law, advising clients on trademark registration, protection, enforcement, licensing and portfolio management. He regularly assists local and international businesses in safeguarding their intellectual assets and navigating regulatory requirements to protect and strengthen their brands. His real estate practice includes advising on property acquisitions and disposals, leasing arrangements, development projects, real estate investments and property-related disputes. He works closely with developers, landlords, tenants and investors to structure transactions and resolve complex real estate matters efficiently and effectively. In addition, AbdelRaouf represents clients before the Qatari courts and arbitral tribunals in commercial, real estate, employment and contractual disputes. He also serves as a trusted legal advisor to the Jordanian Embassy in Doha, providing strategic counsel on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters.
Education
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) Candidate, Cairo University, Egypt
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Licensed to practise law in Jordan and registered with the Ministry of Justice of Qatar
- Certified Arbitration Consultant
Admissions & Licensing
Registered to Practise in Qatar & Licensed in Jordan
Languages
Arabic, English
Focus Areas
Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Commercial Disputes
Areas of Expertise
- Head of Litigation Department
- Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Intellectual Property & Trademark Protection
- Real Estate Law, Property Transactions & Development Projects
- Employment & Human Resources Law
- Commercial Contracts & Risk Management
- Tax Matters
- Accredited Arbitrator with the Chamber of Commerce
- Family Matters & Private Client Services