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NEW TAKE-OVERS REGIME IN QATAR...and now for something completely different… (June 2010)

A recent amendment to the Qatari Commercial Companies Law No. 5 of 2002 (Companies Law) established, for the first time, a regime for take-over of companies in Qatar1.

Insolvent QFC Companies (September/October 2009)

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has specific laws dealing with the insolvency of companies established in it.

The Four Pillars of Development (April 2009)

Qatar National Vision 2030

Catalyst for Change in Qatar's Property and Construction Sectors (April 2009)

Qatar's ability to adapt to environmental challenges facing the country.

A New Corporate Governance Code for Qatar (April 2009)

The Qatar Financial Markets Authority announce Board approval for a Corporate Governance Code for public and listed companies.

Conventional and Islamic Funds in Qatar (April 2009)

An overview of funds in Qatar

Labour Law - Time for a revamp ? (April 2009)

Suggested changes to Labour Law No. (14) of 2004

Conflict of jurisdiction between QFC and local courts (April 2009)

Will there be a conflict of jurisdiction between the Civil and Commercial Courts (CCC) and the QFC courts ?

Qatar Green Building Council (April 2009)

The Qatar Green Building Council will be the second Middle Eastern member of the World Green Building Council.

Mitigating Political Risks in Project Financing (February 2009)

Governments play a very important role in project finance.

Post Dated Cheques (January 2009)

As from 13th May 2010, in Qatar, cheques which are post dated may be presented for payment earlier than the date specified on the cheque.

Islamic Securitisation (December 2008)

Islamic securitisation is more prudent and less aggresive than conventional securitisation.

Trade Name Protection in Qatar (December 2008)

In 2002, Qatar repealed the 1978 Trademark Law with the enactment of Law No (9) of 2002.

The Assignment of Receivables in Qatar (October 2008)

An increasing reliance in Qatar on receivables as security.

Qatar Engineering Law (September 2008)

A review of the requirements in regard to the Engineering Law.

Termination of a Commercial Agency (September 2008)

Law No. 8 of 2002 Governing the Activities of Commercial Agents.

Competition Law in Qatar (August 2008)

The Competition Law forbids collusion, mergers and abusive conduct that would result in dominant market positions.

The enforcement of the international arbitration awards in Qatar and the principle of reciprocity (August 2008)

The principle of reciprocity in relation to the enforcement of foreign judgements as well as arbitration awards.

Convenants in Commercial Tenancies in Qatar (July 2008)

Both landlord and tenant should understand and appreciate the respective obligations imposed on them by the various covenants in a commercial tenancy.

New administrative disputes legislation in Qatar (June 2008)

Formation of an Administrative Department of the Civil Court.

Sub-tenancies in Qatar (June 2008)

Sub-tenancies are as frequently encountered in Qatar as they are in other jurisdictions.

Protection of Data and Privacy Laws in Qatar (May 2008)

The protection of data and privacy of individuals.

Understanding Commercial Leases (May 2008)

Understanding the issues relating to commercial leases in Qatar.

Restructuring of Qatar's Banking and Finance Cluster (April 2008)

The Government of Qatar has identified several clusters that it wishes to develop, including banking and finance.

Free Investment Zones Boosting Qatar's Economy (March 2008)

Free Investment Zones in Qatar have been established.

The construction boom in the Gulf States (March 2008)

The need for specialised legal advice in the construction industry.

Suppliers and Distributors (March 2008)

Judicial application of the rules of commercial agency in Qatar.

Qatar's New Lease Law (March 2008)

Qatar has recently overhauled the law in respect of landlord and tenants.

Qatar Rent Control Decision (March 2008)

Rent Control Decision has now been passed, stated to be effective from 15 February 2008.

Consumer Rights in Qatar - A New Chapter

Consumer Rights in Qatar were given a boost with the enactment of the Consumer Protection Law.