Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal Confirms ADGM Jurisdiction in Investment Dispute

An Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal judgment confirming that disputes arising from investments with ADGM-incorporated entities may fall within the jurisdiction of the ADGM Courts where the statutory jurisdictional gateways and substantive connections with the ADGM are satisfied. The decision also clarifies that governing law and jurisdiction are distinct questions and that jurisdiction must be assessed by reference to the applicable statutory framework and the transaction’s underlying connections with the ADGM.