Mr. Romi H Nayef

Practice Details

• Languages
  English
  Arabic
• Representative Cases & Transactions
  Cases

  Significant Representations
  Acted as head of legal for the Qatar 2022 Bid Committee (the organization formed to bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
  as adviser to the Secretary General for FIFA matters). Advised Q2022 (acting on behalf of QSI) on all aspects on the 165 million shirt sponsorship of FC Barcelona. Acted as lead legal advisor in $2.5 billion bid for the second mobile telecommunications license in Qatar. Acted as lead legal advisor in $1 billion initial public offering of 40% of the share capital for a telecommunications provide in Qatar. Advised on all aspects on the acquisition by a Qatari hospitality company of a large European hotel chain. Advised on development
  construction agreements relating to three hotels
  three mixed-use properties in Qatar. Advised on $250 million loan facility extended to an ultra high-net -worth individual in Qatar. Advised the government of the State of Qatar on issues relating to two state bond offerings. Advised
  supported client for world-wide trademark protection program. Advised on acquisition of Islamic banking window from large conventional bank in Qatar. Acted as lead legal advisor in $1.5 billion GCC-wide private placement. Advised executive officers in $1 billion initial public offering of real estate developer. Represented participant (borrower) in a $1 billion Musharaka. Represented borrower in a $225 million Murabaha facility. The above representations were h
  led by Mr. Nayef prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.