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ARTICLE · 11 JANUARY 2022

Focus On Litigation – Part Two: Litigation Proceedings

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A party seeking to commence commercial litigation before the courts of Qatar will need to follow the rules provided for in Law No. 13 of 1990 promulgating the Civil and Commercial Procedure Law and its amendments, ...

QatarLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Michael Earley
Michael Earley

This article is the second in a series of articles focusing on litigation in the State of Qatar ("Qatar") and providing high-level practical guidance and information on Qatar's legal structure, court system, and litigation proceedings. Anyone wanting to pursue a litigation claim through the courts of Qatar should seek professional legal advice prior to proceeding.

A party seeking to commence commercial litigation before the courts of Qatar will need to follow the rules provided for in Law No. 13 of 1990 promulgating the Civil and Commercial Procedure Law ("Civil Procedure Code") and its amendments, which are the main procedural rules governing commercial litigation.

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