Perspectives
Updates and short notes on Qatari judgments and legal developments, written for clients who prefer clarity over commentary.
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.