Qatar’s Law No. 19 of 2025 marks a major milestone in the modernisation of its legal sector, amending the Legal Profession Law of 2006 to enhance transparency, professionalism, and international alignment. The reforms, introduced by the Ministry of Justice, aim to strengthen the legal profession’s role in upholding justice, protecting rights, and contributing to Qatar’s economic and social goals under the Qatar National Vision 2030.
A key reform empowers the State Cases Department to engage Qatari or foreign legal experts for international cases, ensuring access to specialised representation. The Attorneys’ Admission Committee has been restructured to include judges, prosecutors, lawyers, and ministry officials under the chairmanship of the Minister of Justice—enhancing oversight and fairness in licensing. Lawyers are now permitted to hold shares in companies (without management roles), broadening their business participation while maintaining ethical independence.
The law also allows lawyers to advertise through traditional and digital media, introducing regulated marketing to modernise professional outreach. Additionally, it legalises contingency fee arrangements of up to 25% and establishes a Judicial Assistance Committee to provide legal aid to those unable to afford representation.
Collectively, these reforms elevate Qatar’s legal framework to global standards, promoting competitiveness, accountability, and access to justice while encouraging private sector growth and innovation within the legal profession.