Clifford Chance

Open for business: the ADGM Courts

16 August 2016

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), an international financial free zone on
Al Maryah Island, has recently launched its own court system.

The new courts provide a further option when considering dispute resolution mechanisms in contract negotiation, particularly when dealing with Abu Dhabi entities which might initially drive the use of the ADGM Courts.

Businesses in the region should consider the pros and cons of choosing the ADGM Courts. We outline their key features in this briefing and we will continue to monitor their development in the coming months.

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