QFC 0033/2023, [2024] QIC (C) 4
Klaas Bouwman v Kofler Group Middle East LLC
This case involved the award of costs. Issues included whether the costs were proportionate as this was a small claim and award. The fees were on a fixed fee basis and there had also been a ruling that costs should be on an indemnity basis.
Background
In June 2023, the Claimant brought various employment-related claims against the Defendant for unpaid salary and other emoluments. The claim was allocated to the Small Claims Track. The First Instance Circuit dismissed some of the Claimant’s claims but upheld others and awarded him QAR 4,349 – transport expenses – and €3,200 – annual leave entitlement – together with interest on both amounts from 22 May 2022 until payment ([2023] QIC (F) 38). The Claimant was also awarded his reasonable costs of the proceedings as the successful party.