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Mr Salman Ahmed Al-Ansari Whistleblowing (Protected Reporting)

In June 2022, the QFCRA appointed Mr Salman Al Ansari The QFCRA’s whistleblowing framework outlines
as a CDRS Independent Adjudicator. appropriate mechanisms for making confidential

reports about alleged wrongdoing by QFC authorised
Mr Al Ansari Salman is ranked as a leading lawyer firms or persons connected with these firms.

in corporate and commercial law by Chambers and These anonymous reporting mechanisms provide
Partners. He advises clients on all facets of their confidentiality, anonymity, and protection for persons

operations in the Middle East, from corporate formation, making reports, and help foster a climate whereby

structuring, mergers and acquisitions, finance and employees are more likely to report or seek guidance

securities to intellectual property, real estate & regarding potential or actual wrongdoing without fear
construction and dispute resolution. Mr Al-Ansari’s in- of retaliation by their employer, such as immediate

depth academic experience, along with his knowledge termination, serious health or safety concern.

of local laws, allows him to efficiently advise clients

on the legal complexities of the Middle East and North The largest number of protected reports received in
Africa (MENA) region. Recently, Mr Al-Ansari advised 2022 are in respect of misconduct and contraventions

on one of the largest mergers and disputes in the State of relevant requirements by the Authorised Firms.

of Qatar. Mr Al-Ansari led a team of lawyers to draft

and negotiate the Law No. 10 of 2021 regarding the
Measures for Hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Whistleblowing (WB) - Key Statistics for 2022

Stage in WB Process 1 Jan – 31 December 2022
He earned his LLB from Qatar University and his

LLM from University of Pennsylvania Law School in Enquiries to WB (whether in or outside jurisdiction) 13
the United States and his EMBA from HEC Paris.

Out of scope matters 1
Mr Al Ansari has taught several law courses at Qatar

University including Principles of Commercial Law. WB matters under assessment 0

WB matters closed 12