Madison, Saville, Blanchard and Stone
ADGM Courts appoints senior judges
ABU DHABI, November 9, 2015
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, has appointed four judges to the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts.
Lord Mark Saville of Newdigate PC, the Hon. Kenneth Hayne AC, Sir Peter Blanchard KNZM and William Stone SBS QC will be responsible for presiding over ADGM’s legal framework through ADGM Courts of the First Instance and of Appeal, said a statement.
ADGM Courts is one of the three independent authorities within ADGM and will have jurisdiction over all civil and commercial disputes on Al Maryah Island, it said.
Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, chairman of ADGM, said: “The appointment of four highly respected and qualified judges to ADGM Courts has further strengthened ADGM’s judicial capacity.
"The appointees bring vast experience and reaffirm ADGM’s commitment to instituting a world class and robust legal framework for local, regional and global organisations as they establish a business presence in our financial centre.”
The Right Honourable Lord David Hope, chief justice of Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts, said: “I am delighted that judges of such outstanding calibre and experience have been willing to join us to serve as Judges to ADGM Courts.
"Their presence will serve to emphasise the character of the Courts as institutions of international excellence, and our commitment to providing a service for the resolution of disputes that is of the highest quality.” - TradeArabia News Service
