Serving Justice Since 1987 · Doha · London · New York

Established 1987 · Excellence in Legal Representation

Excellence in
Legal Representation

With decades of experience across international jurisdictions, Hartwell & Associates delivers strategic legal counsel with an unwavering commitment to our clients' interests.

Our Expertise

Practice Areas

Comprehensive legal services across all major disciplines, delivered with precision and discretion.

Corporate Law
M&A transactions, corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and commercial contract structuring for enterprises of all scales.
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Litigation
Aggressive courtroom advocacy in commercial disputes, arbitration, and high-stakes civil litigation across international courts.
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Real Estate
Commercial property acquisitions, development agreements, leasing structures, and real estate investment trust formation.
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Family Law
Sensitive guidance through divorce proceedings, asset division, custody arrangements, and estate planning with empathy and expertise.
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Criminal Defense
Vigorous defense strategies for individuals and corporations facing criminal allegations, from white-collar crime to complex fraud cases.
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IP & Technology
Patent registration, trademark protection, copyright enforcement, and technology licensing in the digital age's most complex jurisdictions.
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Leadership

Our Partners

Three decades of combined expertise across the world's most complex legal landscapes.

JH
James A. Hartwell
Founding Partner
Corporate Law & International Arbitration specialist with 35 years of practice across GCC and European markets.
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Sarah Kimura
Senior Partner
Litigation and Criminal Defense authority, former Crown Prosecutor with an exceptional track record across high-profile cases.
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Dr. Rami Al-Hassan
Managing Partner — Doha
Real Estate and Family Law expert, fluent in GCC legal frameworks with dual qualification in Qatari and English law.
35+
Years of Service
5,000+
Cases Won
98%
Success Rate
24/7
Client Availability
"
Hartwell & Associates navigated our cross-border acquisition with a level of precision and discretion we had never encountered before. Their strategic counsel was instrumental in closing a deal that seemed impossible under the circumstances.
— Richard Osei-Mensah, CEO
Cross-Border M&A Transaction · $420M Deal

How We Work

Our Process

A structured, transparent approach to delivering exceptional legal outcomes.

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Consultation
A confidential assessment of your legal position, goals, and the strategic options available to achieve them.
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02
Strategy
Development of a precise legal strategy tailored to your circumstances, jurisdiction, and desired outcome.
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03
Execution
Rigorous, detail-oriented implementation with constant communication and transparent progress reporting.
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Resolution
A decisive conclusion — in court, through negotiation, or mediation — with the best achievable outcome for our client.
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Every matter is handled with the highest standard of attorney-client privilege. Speak with a partner today — at no obligation.

📞 +974 4444 0000 ✉ counsel@hartwell.law 📍 West Bay, Doha
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