Catherine Martinez
Overview
Combining extensive international experience in banking, finance, and capital markets with an in-depth knowledge of the Qatari legal market, Catherine Martinez is proficient at handling complex matters and providing clients with unique solutions.
Career & Education
- University of Notre Dame, B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, political science and chinese, 2009
- Duke University School of Law, J.D./L.L.M., 2012
- New York
- Chairperson of Board of Governors, Doha English Speaking School
Catherine's Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 09.03.24
Qatar Financial Centre: Digital Assets Framework
On 1 September 2024, the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (“QFCA”) and the QFC Regulatory Authority (“QFCRA”) enacted the Digital Assets Framework, a comprehensive regulatory framework that governs the creation and tokenization of digital assets in Qatar.
Press Coverage | 03.11.24
Panel Discussion Centered On Empowering Women In Law In Celebration Of International Women’s Day
Publication | 10.25.23
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issues Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) requirements I 10.25.23 Co-Authors: Michael T. Palmer, Catherine Martinez and Lama Bakroun Lexology
Publication | 07.18.23
Doing Business In... 2023 Global Practice Guide
Representative Matters
- Advised a leading bank on its first international U.S. $500 million perpetual non-call five-year Additional Tier 1 bond issuance.
- Advised a leading bank in the update of its $5 billion euro-medium term note program and its Regulation S issuances and private placements under the program.
- Represented underwriting banks in multiple capital markets transactions of a sovereign, including SEC-registered and Sukuk structured offerings, valued in excess of U.S. $15 billion.
Catherine's Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 09.03.24
Qatar Financial Centre: Digital Assets Framework
On 1 September 2024, the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (“QFCA”) and the QFC Regulatory Authority (“QFCRA”) enacted the Digital Assets Framework, a comprehensive regulatory framework that governs the creation and tokenization of digital assets in Qatar.
Press Coverage | 03.11.24
Panel Discussion Centered On Empowering Women In Law In Celebration Of International Women’s Day
Publication | 10.25.23
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issues Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) requirements I 10.25.23 Co-Authors: Michael T. Palmer, Catherine Martinez and Lama Bakroun Lexology
Publication | 07.18.23
Doing Business In... 2023 Global Practice Guide
Insights
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issues Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) requirements I 10.25.23 Co-Authors: Michael T. Palmer, Catherine Martinez and Lama Bakroun Lexology
|10.25.23
Lexology
Doing Business In... 2023 Global Practice Guide
|07.18.23
Chambers and Partners
Catherine's Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 09.03.24
Qatar Financial Centre: Digital Assets Framework
On 1 September 2024, the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (“QFCA”) and the QFC Regulatory Authority (“QFCRA”) enacted the Digital Assets Framework, a comprehensive regulatory framework that governs the creation and tokenization of digital assets in Qatar.
Press Coverage | 03.11.24
Panel Discussion Centered On Empowering Women In Law In Celebration Of International Women’s Day
Publication | 10.25.23
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issues Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) requirements I 10.25.23 Co-Authors: Michael T. Palmer, Catherine Martinez and Lama Bakroun Lexology
Publication | 07.18.23
Doing Business In... 2023 Global Practice Guide