Chedid & Associates Qatar LLC vs Said Bou Ayash (Judgment concerning the applicable law) (Contract Regulations) [2014] QIC (F) 2 (20 April 2014)

The Court held that the applicable law to the employment contract is QFC law, as the contract was entered into within the QFC and the parties did not expressly choose another law.

Citation: [2014] QIC (F) 2
Parties: Claimant: Chedid & Associates Qatar LLC; Respondent: Said Bou Ayash
Jurisdiction: Qatar
Judgment Date: 20 April 2014
Procedural Posture: Civil / First Instance
Outcome: applicable law determined
Legal Topics: Applicable Law, Employment Contract, QFC Law

Contract Law Employment Law Applicable Law Employment Contract QFC Law

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Parties

Chedid & Associates Qatar LLC

Claimant

Said Bou Ayash

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / First Instance

Legal Issues

1 What is the applicable law governing the employment contract between the parties?

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that the applicable law to the employment contract is QFC law, as the contract was entered into within the QFC and the parties did not expressly choose another law.

Court Disposition

applicable law determined

Orders

The Court declares that QFC law applies to the employment contract between the parties.