Bahrain Launches Commercial Court With Singapore Appeals Link

Bahrain has inaugurated the Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC), a judicial platform designed in collaboration with the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC). The initiative establishes a framework allowing appeals from BICC cases to be reviewed by an SICC International Committee composed of SICC judges and ad hoc BICC members. The Bahrain International Commercial Court will operate in English, permit foreign counsel participation, and allow the application of foreign law, providing a neutral venue for international dispute resolution. Led by President Jan Paulsson and Deputy President Christopher Greenwood, the bench includes jurists from both common and civil law systems, supported by at least four Bahraini judges. Officials said the BICC’s cooperation with SICC and its permanent structure align it with international best practices and distinguish it from ad hoc arbitration mechanisms.