As such, it is with great pleasure that we welcome six highly distinguished judges onto the DIFC Courts' panel to work with us and maintain these high standards. In line with this rapid growth, and as an integral part of the DIFC's mission, the DIFC Courts offer the highest possible standards in legal dispute resolution with a judicial system based on international best practices. Furthermore, it was a landmark occasion, with the welcoming of the first female judge to join the DIFC Courts.Ĭommenting on the appointments, Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the DIFC, said: 'As the fastest growing financial centre in the world, the DIFC has undergone immense growth and expansion. They will offer their expertise to all facets of the Court, with particular importance for the Court of Appeal, bringing with them a wealth of international expertise and impressive legal track records. The new judge's today swore the oath in front of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Dubai International Financial Centre Courts ('DIFC Courts') today announced the appointment of six new judges to interpret laws and issue orders for the enforcement of laws in the Dubai International Financial Centre ('DIFC'): David A R Williams QC Sir Anthony Colman Tan Seri Dato Siti Norma Yaakob Sir John Chadwick Omar Juma Mohamed Saif Al Fajeer Al Muhairi and Ali Shamis Mohamed Shamis Al Madhani. The First two Emirati judges to become common law International Judges.

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