Press Release
Paris, 27 February 2024
Jus Mundi revolutionizes the arbitration landscape by merging legal expertise with advanced AI technology, reshaping the field with tailored insights driven by innovation and data intelligence. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will grant the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) Registry full access to its digital platform, which hosts valuable data on arbitration. In return, QICDRC will provide Jus Mundi with select materials in international commercial and investment arbitration. These materials include QICDRC decisions and summaries, amongst other documents, to be published on the Jus Mundi platform.
Commenting on the MoU, Faisal Rashid Al Sahouti, CEO of QICDRC, stated:
“Our Court consistently strives to embrace cutting-edge technology solutions in the legal field, and this partnership is a testament to that commitment. Our team looks forward to collaborating with Jus Mundi, leveraging their AI-powered arbitration intelligence to advance and elevate the legal landscape.”
Through this MoU, both parties affirm their commitment to fostering legal scholarship, promoting transparency and access to legal knowledge worldwide. This partnership underscores the importance of collaboration between institutions and private enterprises to drive innovation and improve access to justice globally.
Also commenting on the partnership, Jean-Rémi de Maistre, CEO & Co-Founder of Jus Mundi, said:
“The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre is a beacon of dispute resolution excellence, and Jus Mundi is proud to facilitate wider access to its esteemed resources. Our partnership is poised to elevate the global legal community’s insight into the intricacies of arbitration within this dynamic region.”
For more information about the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre, please visit https://www.qicdrc.gov.qa. To learn more about Jus Mundi and its AI-driven platform, please visit https://www.jusmundi.com.
About the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre
The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) (comprised of the Civil and Commercial Court of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and the QFC Regulatory Tribunal), was established by QFC Law No. 7 of 2005 (as amended by) to be the final piece of the State of Qatar’s initiative to build a world-class international financial centre. Designed to have international standards in dispute resolution, QICDRC is part of the strategy of QFC to attract international business and financial services to Qatar. QICDRC provides a modern, specialist Civil and Commercial Court designed to hear cases quickly, economically and in front of internationally renowned, independent judges. The QFC Civil and Commercial Court also has the jurisdiction to hear various civil and commercial matters emanating from the Qatar Free Zones Authority (pursuant to Law No. 34 of 2005 on Free Zones, as amended).
Led by the President of the Court, The Rt. Hon Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the judges of the Court are renowned for their independence, impartiality, integrity, and propriety. The judges hail from a variety of civil and common law jurisdictions including Qatar, England and Wales, Scotland, Cyprus, India, Hong Kong, China and South Africa making the Court a truly international one. In addition to the Court, the Regulatory Tribunal of the Qatar Financial Centre has the jurisdiction to hear appeals raised by individuals and corporate bodies against decisions of the QFC Authority, the QFC Regulatory Authority, and other QFC institutions, as well as hearing appeals relating to a decision to revoke or suspend the licenses of registered companies operating within the Qatar Free Zones. Led by its Chairman, Sir William Blair, the Regulatory Tribunal comprises judges from Qatar, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, India, and the United States of America, all of whom specialise in the resolution of regulatory disputes.
About Jus Mundi
With a mission to power global justice, Jus Mundi harnesses advanced AI to democratize legal knowledge, offering global arbitration intelligence, data-driven arbitration professional search, and business development to connect legal ecosystems. We take pride in offering a distinctive and unparalleled collection of commercial arbitration awards to our extensive network of over 550 global clients. This collection, sourced from a wide range of partners, is augmented by our collaborations with leading institutions such as the ICC, QICDRC, ICDR, and HKIAC.
Contact for Media Inquiries:
QICDRC: Fatma Ahmad Al-Bishri | Manager – Marketing & Communications
f.albishri@qicdrc.gov.qa
BLJ Worldwide: Casey Bryan | Account Director
caseyb@bljworldwide.com
Jus Mundi: Helene Maïo | Senior Digial Marketing Manager
h.maio@jusmundi.com
