QFC’s new chief legal officer

Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has appointed Nasser Al-Taweel as its chief legal officer and board secretary. Al-Taweel has extensive experience of both Qatari law and English common law, and was one of the first Qataris to qualify as a solicitor in the Senior Courts of England and Wales.

In his current role as a CLO, Al-Taweelis responsible for all commercial contracts, legislation and compliance, and governance matters related to the QFC. In particular he oversees updates and amends to QFC law.

Prior to joining the QFC, Al-Taweel worked in the oil and gas industry as a legal counsel for Royal Dutch Shell in various locations including London and The Hague for nearly six years. As well as advising and supporting Qatar Shell during the implementation of the new tax law in Qatar, he ensured compliance with the various laws of Qatar including the Qatari Commercial Companies Law, Commercial Law and the Labour Law, and the provisions of the concession agreements between Shell and the Government of Qatar. He also worked on mega transactions including mergers and acquisitions and certain LNG projects.

Al-Taweelpreviously liaised with various organisations including Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Foundation, QatarGas, Barwa Real Estate, QSTP, and has handled stakeholder engagement and legal matters with various authorities, ministries and departments in Qatar.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Laws from the University of Leeds, England, where he graduated with a 2:1 First Degree Honours, and a postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Law, where he graduated with distinction.