ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2016 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Lord McGhie as a Judge in Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts, ADGM Courts.

Lord McGhie will preside over cases in the Small Claims Division of the Court of First Instance.

Commenting on the appointment, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Chairman of ADGM, said, "The appointment of Lord McGhie to ADGM Courts has again strengthened ADGMs judicial capacity. The Chief Justice and Judges of ADGM Courts bring with them vast experience and expertise to the resolution of civil and commercial disputes, thus reaffirming ADGMs commitment to instituting a world class and robust legal framework for the many organisations that are establishing a business presence in our international financial centre." The Right Honourable Lord David Hope, Chief Justice of Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts, commented, "Lord McGhies appointment is a very welcome development for ADGM Courts. His experience and background, particularly in reforming court procedures and assisting self-represented litigants and solicitor advocates in understanding dispute resolution before a court, will serve the needs of the community well and again demonstrates our commitment to providing a service for the resolution of disputes that is of the highest quality."

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