The Share Pledge Agreement is a crucial security document used in Qatar's financial and corporate landscape to create security interests over shares in companies. It is commonly used in financing transactions, including acquisition finance, project finance, and general corporate lending. The agreement must be carefully structured to comply with Qatar's civil law system, particularly the Commercial Companies Law No. 11 of 2015 and relevant QFC regulations where applicable. The document typically includes detailed provisions on pledge creation, perfection requirements, voting rights, dividend arrangements, and enforcement mechanisms. It requires proper registration with relevant authorities and often needs to be executed in Arabic or bilingually to ensure enforceability. The agreement is particularly important in secured lending transactions where lenders require security over company shares as collateral for their loans.

1. Parties: Identification of the Pledgor(s) and Pledgee(s), including full legal names and registration details

2. Background: Context of the pledge, reference to the underlying facility or obligation being secured

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Key terms used in the agreement, including definition of Secured Obligations, Pledged Shares, and Security Period

4. Creation of Pledge: Express provisions creating the pledge over the shares and establishing the security interest

5. Perfection Requirements: Steps required to perfect the pledge, including registration requirements and notices

6. Representations and Warranties: Pledgor's confirmations regarding ownership, authority, and absence of encumbrances

7. Covenants: Ongoing obligations of the Pledgor regarding the pledged shares and company management

8. Voting Rights and Dividends: Provisions governing exercise of voting rights and receipt of dividends pre and post-enforcement

9. Events of Default: Circumstances triggering enforcement rights

10. Enforcement: Rights and procedures for enforcing the pledge in accordance with Qatar law

11. Power of Attorney: Appointment of Pledgee as attorney for enforcement purposes

12. Notices: Process for giving notices under the agreement

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of Qatar law governance and jurisdiction of Qatar courts

14. Language: Specification of controlling language version (typically Arabic with English translation)