Exemption clauses: a comparative review of the UNIDROIT Principles and the Qatar Civil Code

Abstract

This article deals with exemption clauses and specifically with respect to their definition, types, and validity. It tackles clauses that exempt the obligor from liability for his or his employees’ non-performance. The article presents and analyses the legal provisions on exemption clauses under the UNIDROIT Principles and the Qatar Civil Code and discusses the case law made under these legislative instruments. In addition, the article draws a comparison between the legal texts at issue in order to conclude with a solution that best serves the parties’ interests.