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Cheikh Tidiane Niang v Clement Sports QFC LLC

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CTFIC0053/2025
Neutral Citation
[2026] QIC (F) 49
Date
21 July 2026
Status
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Review of Costs Assessment
Judges
Fritz Brand
Summary

In the Qatar Financial Centre Civil and Commercial Court, Justice Fritz Brand reviewed Cheikh Tidiane Niang's application against Clement Sports QFC LLC regarding the Registrar's assessment of legal costs. Niang's claims were initially dismissed and he was ordered to pay QAR 9,500 to the Defendant. The Registrar assessed the Defendant's legal costs at QAR 206,000, reducing the requested QAR 286,408 due to high partner involvement and unnecessary charges. Niang's review application argued against the assessment's basis, settlement offer considerations, and proportionality. However, the Court upheld the Registrar's discretion and refused Niang's application, supporting the cost assessment's fairness and thorough preparation needs.

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  • Fritz Brand

    South Africa

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