Clyde & Co Oxford Business Group's legal consultant for second year running

Clyde & Co, which has the largest presence of any of the international law firms in the Gulf, will work with the OBG editorial team to research and write the law chapter under the direction of OBG's Qatar Editorial Manager, Daniel Moore.

David Salt, Clyde & Co's Managing Partner, said: "We are perfectly placed to be able to provide OBG with accessible, vital intelligence on the varied aspects of the rapidly evolving Qatari legal environment.

"Our particular focus will be on the facets covering deregulation and decentralization, and we will help guide the OBG analysts as they produce their valuable, in-depth appraisal of the country.

"Our cooperation in the formulation of OBG's Report will include our authoritative advice on the changes in law and their impact on business and investment here.

"We will also provide legal guidance which will enhance the value of the publication to those examining the prospects of foreign direct investment in Qatar."

Abby Lindenberg, OBG's Qatar Country Director, said:

"Our in-depth analysis of the domestic and foreign political landscape, macroeconomic policy and sectoral developments in Qatar will benefit greatly from the strategic and legal guidance and the unrivalled corporate expertise of Clyde & Co. They will also provide OBG with vital information covering the legal aspects of investing in Qatar, and guidance on the legislative reforms which are keeping pace with the country's economic development."

"Their expertise will enhance our work, guiding us through the legal framework of the country, in particular the laws relating to foreign capital investment as we seek to outline the opportunities and risks in the Qatari market."
Rated as the premier guide for foreign direct investment into the country's vibrant economy, The Report: Qatar 2009 will feature a series of exclusive interviews with leading political and economic figures.

It will have a range of sections, including focuses on Politics, the Economy, Banking, Islamic Financial Services, Energy, Insurance, Transport, Real Estate, Construction, Industry, Telecoms & IT, and Tourism.

Available in print form and online, it will be part of the range of OBG's publications, which are renowned as leading sources of information on developing and emerging economies around the world.