‘Effective Legal Frameworks Essential To Foster Trust and Confidence in Commercial Dealings’: QICDRC Judge

The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has said effective legal frameworks are essential to foster trust and confidence in commercial dealings as Qatar aspires to be a leading centre for international commerce and dispute resolution.

"Effective legal frameworks are essential to foster trust and confidence in commercial dealings. By addressing vulnerabilities to fraud, we help reinforce Qatar’s position as a leading centre for international commerce and dispute resolution," Justice Dr Muna al-Marzouqi, Judge at QICDRC, told a seminar titled 'Untangling Civil Fraud in Commercial Transactions'.

The seminar, held by QICDRC in collaboration with LexisNexis Middle East and in partnership with Five Pillars Law Firm, addressed the critical issue of misrepresentations and non-disclosures in commercial transactions, highlighting how such practices can lead to significant financial losses and civil and/or criminal fraud.

"With Qatar’s dynamic economic expansion, ensuring transparency and integrity in transactions is more important than ever. Today’s discussion highlighted both the challenges and proactive strategies needed to support sustainable commercial practices,” said Umar Azmeh, Registrar of QICDRC.

The panel featured distinguished speakers, including al-Marzouqi; Dr Reem al-Ansari, chief executive officer and founder of Dr Reem Al-Ansari Law Firm; James Pickering of Enterprise Chambers, a leading commercial litigator specialising in fraud and insolvency; and Lewis Power of Church Court Chambers, an internationally recognised barrister known for his work in high-profile criminal and financial fraud cases. The session was expertly moderated by Azmeh.

The discussions explored key pressure points within commercial transactions where the risk of misrepresentation is greatest and provided insights into how such risks may be mitigated.