The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has announced that The Rt Hon the Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers will replace The Rt Hon the Lord Woolf of Barnes as President of the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC).
Lord Phillips has a long and highly distinguished career. In 2005, he was appointed Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales and he currently serves as President of the Supreme Court of the UK. Lord Phillips will take the role of President of the QICDRC in September upon Lord Woolf's retirement.
Lord Phillips said: "I am delighted to have been appointed President of the QICDRC by the Council of Ministers and I look forward to contributing towards the continuing development and success of the QICDRC both in Qatar and overseas when I assume my new position in September."
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The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) is the trading name for the QFC Civil and Commercial Court, the QFC Regulatory Tribunal and Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre. The QICRDC provides 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 Qatar International 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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