Baker & McKenzie is set to open its fifth office in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region after confirming its intention to launch in Qatar.

Gulf managing partner Borys Dackiw, currently based in Abu Dhabi, will initially head the new office in Doha, which will offer full-service advice to both domestic and international clients.

The practice will draw on lawyers from Bakers' 40-strong team working across the Middle East. One of Bakers