Samia Abdel Rahim Othman Shqair v Aegis Services LLC (Employment) [2021] QIC (F) 13 (26 May 2021)

The court held that the non-competition clause was unenforceable as it was unreasonable in its restrictions and contrary to the principles set out in the QFC Employment Regulations.

Citation: [2021] QIC (F) 13
Parties: Claimant: Samia Abdel Rahim Othman Shqair; Respondent: Aegis Services LLC
Jurisdiction: Qatar
Judgment Date: 26 May 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim allowed
Legal Topics: Non Competition Clauses, QFC Employment Regulations, Restrictive Covenants

Employment Law Non Competition Clauses QFC Employment Regulations Restrictive Covenants

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Parties

Samia Abdel Rahim Othman Shqair

Claimant

Aegis Services LLC

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Validity and enforceability of non-competition clauses under QFC Employment Regulations

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the non-competition clause was unenforceable as it was unreasonable in its restrictions and contrary to the principles set out in the QFC Employment Regulations.

Court Disposition

claim allowed

Orders

Non-competition clause declared unenforceable