Perspectives
Updates and short notes on Qatari judgments and legal developments, written for clients who prefer clarity over commentary.
A drawer was acquitted though the word “guarantee” never appeared on the cheque. What matters is proof of what the cheque was given for, not the wording on its face.
Qatar's Labour Law now requires Ministry approval for non-compete clauses, and voids them if the contract ends in probation. Most registered contracts predate the change.
The completion date passed and the unit still was not ready. A recent Investment and Trade Court decision shows how an off-plan buyer in Qatar can cancel the contract, get a full refund, and who to sue when the developer is late.
A recent Investment and Trade Court decision confirms that a maintenance period does not delay the final payment unless the contract expressly ties the two together.
A recent Investment and Trade Court ruling confirms that a buyer may recover a refund, the return of security cheques, and compensation despite a "final settlement" clause.
A recent decision of the Court of Cassation (Appeal No. 253/2026) draws a clear line between the specialised Real Estate Development Committee and the ordinary commercial courts.
A final Civil Court of First Instance decision confirms that a tenant who signs a lease on behalf of another party may recover amounts paid to the landlord from the actual beneficiary.
A final Investment and Trade Court ruling confirms that obtaining a commercial registration, without executing the remaining obligations, does not amount to performance.
A final Investment and Trade Court decision illustrates how commercial debts are proved, and how the court compensates creditors for unjustified delay in payment.