Doha, Qatar - 24 September 2013

The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has announced the official new appointments of the Chairman of the Regulatory Tribunal, a Judge and Registrar.

The QICDRC comprises the QFC Civil and Commercial Court, QFC Regulatory Tribunal and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre.

The Rt. Hon. Sir David Keene has been appointed as Chairman of the QFC Regulatory Tribunal. The Tribunal was established by law in 2005 to act as an appeal body from decisions of QFC institutions. Sir David Keene has a distinguished legal career, and previously served as a Judge at the High Court and Court of Appeal in the UK.

Justice Frances Kirkham CBE, is regarded as one of the world's leading judges in construction cases and will head "Q-Construct," a specialist fast-track construction dispute resolution scheme. Q-Construct is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution and designed to help large infrastructure projects complete on time, including those for the 2022 World Cup.

Christopher Grout is promoted from Acting Registrar to Registrar and performs a legal, judicial and managerial role for the QICDRC. As Registrar, Christopher reports directly to the QICDRC CEO and is accountable to the President of the Court and the Chairman of the Regulatory Tribunal for legal and judicial decisions.

Robert Musgrove, QICDRC CEO said: "We are delighted to welcome Justice Kirkham to the QICDRC as head of Q-Construct. Her expertise in the construction industry broadens the already considerable experience of our current Judges, and reflects the large number of construction-related disputes in Qatar. Sir David and Christopher assume new responsibilities at the QICDRC and will continue to contribute to both the day-to-day work of the Court, and developing legal education in Qatar."

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The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) is the trading name for the QFC Civil and Commercial Court, Regulatory Tribunal and Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre. The QICRDC provide an independent, world-class legal infrastructure and dispute resolution centre for Qatar.

The QICDRC offers a full range of dispute resolution options to suit the needs and demands of international business clients. These include:

●      Access to our international panel of renowned judges experienced in applying international common law principles at the QFC Civil and Commercial Court. The Court can hear disputes between individuals and business entities operating both in and outside the QFC and provides a "virtual court" service where parties and lawyers need not be physically present in Doha.

●      Access to a purpose built ADR Centre providing the full range of non-court dispute resolution services in a business friendly environment. The QICDRC offers a fully supported mediation facility in partnership with CEDR, with access to a worldwide directory of CEDR accredited mediators covering all commercial specialisms. For arbitrations, business clients have a choice of arbitration rules and procedures and parties may also choose their own law and jurisdiction.

For more information, please visit us at www.qicdrc.com.qa

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