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Marc Reaidi v Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Court of First Instance
CTFIC0024/2025
Neutral Citation
[2025] QIC (F) 32
Date
16 July 2025
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Keywords
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction challenge
Data protection
First Instance Circuit
Judges
Ali Malek KC
Summary

The Qatar Financial Centre Civil and Commercial Court accepted jurisdiction over a dispute involving Marc Reaidi (Claimant) and Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP (Defendant). The case concerns alleged breaches of the QFC Data Protection Regulations by the Defendant, who published an article referencing the Claimant, causing reputational damage. The Court acknowledged the Claimant's right to claim jurisdiction based on article 8.3(c)(1) of the QFC Law. The Defendant's objections to jurisdiction were dismissed, and the Court allowed the Claimant to proceed with his claim. Costs were reserved for future determination.

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