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NBD SANA CAPITAL MGMT SHAREHOLDING v NBD SANA CAPITAL GP [2009] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural stabilization of shareholder disputes (20 October 2009)
The dispute centers on a fundamental breakdown in the management of the Sana Capital Fund, specifically regarding the validity and implications of a board of directors meeting held on 27 August 2009.
NBD SANA CAPITAL MGMT SHAREHOLDING v NBD SANA CAPITAL GP [2009] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural adjournment of interim injunction challenge (30 September 2009)
The dispute centers on a commercial disagreement between NBD Sana Capital Mgmt Shareholding Co. (the Applicant) and the Respondents, NBD Sana Capital GP and Suresh Kumar. While the underlying merits of the claim remain subject to ongoing litigation, the immediate point of contention involves an…
NBD SANA CAPITAL MGMT SHAREHOLDING v NBD SANA CAPITAL GP [2009] DIFC CFI 020 — Interim injunction against distribution of fund contributions (02 September 2009)
The lawsuit centers on a dispute regarding the management and distribution of capital within a fund, specifically concerning the "unused portion of any drawn down Contribution to the Fund." The Applicant, NBD Sana Capital Mgmt Shareholding, sought judicial intervention to prevent the Respondents,…
ATUL ASHOK AMIR CHAND DHAWAN v ZURICH INTERNATIONAL LIFE [2026] DIFC CFI 019 — Jurisdictional limits over former DIFC establishments (13 March 2026)
The litigation concerns a claim for breach of confidentiality and financial losses arising from an insurance policy. The claimant, Atul Ashok Amir Chand Dhawan, initiated proceedings against Zurich International Life Limited, but the court previously determined that it lacked the requisite…
Atul Ashok Amir Chand Dhawan v Zurich International Life [2025] DIFC CFI 019 — Jurisdictional challenge regarding non-DIFC establishment status (09 September 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the strict requirements for personal jurisdiction over corporate entities, confirming that an expired license and pending deregistration preclude a defendant from being classified as a DIFC Establishment.
IRAQ TELECOM v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2022] DIFC CFI 019 — Dispensing with service of notice of change of legal representative (01 June 2022)
The litigation, registered under case number CFI 019/2018, involves complex claims brought by Iraq Telecom Limited against Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited. As the proceedings progressed, the Claimant sought to transition its legal representation.
IRAQ TELECOM LIMITED v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2021] DIFC CFI 019 — Alternative service of default judgment documents (27 December 2021)
The dispute centers on the ongoing efforts of Iraq Telecom Limited to progress its claim against Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited. Having previously secured a First Alternative Service Application, the Claimant found itself needing to serve a comprehensive suite of…
IRAQ TELECOM v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2021] DIFC CFI 019 — Alternative service order (17 June 2021)
The litigation involves a complex dispute between Iraq Telecom Limited and the defendants, Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited. As the proceedings in CFI 019/2018 progressed, the claimant encountered significant difficulties in ensuring that the first defendant, Mr.
IRAQ TELECOM v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2019] DIFC CFI 019 — Extension of time for service of claim form (24 October 2019)
The litigation involves Iraq Telecom Limited as the Claimant and two named Defendants: Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited. The core of the procedural dispute centered on the Claimant’s inability to effectuate service of the Claim Form upon the First Defendant, Raymond…
IRAQ TELECOM v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2019] DIFC CFI 019 — Extension of time for service of claim form (14 April 2019)
The dispute arises from the underlying proceedings in CFI 019/2018, where the Claimant, Iraq Telecom Limited, initiated action against Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited.
IRAQ TELECOM v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2018] DIFC CFI 019 — Extension of service deadline (10 October 2018)
The litigation involves a high-stakes dispute between the Claimant, Iraq Telecom Limited, and the Defendants, Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited. As the proceedings commenced under case number CFI 019/2018, the Claimant encountered procedural hurdles regarding the timely…
SEAN SHAHROKH ETTEHADIEH v GOLD HOLDING [2016] DIFC CFI 019 — Joinder of parties (28 August 2016)
The Claimant, Sean Shahrokh Ettehadieh, initiated an application on 11 August 2016 to expand the scope of his existing litigation against Gold Holding Limited. The dispute, which centers on the Claimant’s attempt to bring a new entity into the fold, required the Court to exercise its discretion…
BROOKFIELD MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS v DRAKE AND SCULL CONSTRUCTION [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Consent order staying proceedings (17 August 2015)
The litigation involved a high-stakes construction dispute between Brookfield Multiplex Constructions LLC and Drake and Scull Construction LLC. While the specific underlying contractual breaches or project details remain shielded by the confidential nature of the settlement, the initiation of…
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Final assessment of legal costs (02 July 2015)
The dispute in CFI-019-2013 originated from a complex commercial disagreement involving Roberto’s Club LLC and Emain Kadrie as Claimants against the Defendant, Paolo Roberto Rella. Following the substantive resolution of the underlying claims, the litigation shifted toward the recovery of legal…
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Enforcement of share transfer orders and rejection of stay (22 June 2015)
The DIFC Court of First Instance affirms the enforceability of share transfer obligations against a defaulting defendant, clarifying the standing of non-party beneficiaries under RDC 45.7.
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Enforcement of share transfer and dismissal of stay application (16 June 2015)
The lawsuit centered on the enforcement of a prior judgment delivered by Deputy Chief Justice Sir John Chadwick on 29 October 2014, which necessitated the transfer of 600 shares in Roberto’s Club LLC from the Defendant, Paolo Roberto Rella, to the Second Claimant, Emain Kadrie, and the Part 45.7…
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Enforcement of share transfer and dismissal of stay application (15 June 2015)
The lawsuit centered on the enforcement of prior judgments issued by Deputy Chief Justice Sir John Chadwick in October and November 2014, which determined the ownership rights of shares within Roberto’s Club LLC.
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Finality of litigation and the high threshold for reopening appeals (10 May 2015)
The dispute arises from a long-standing commercial disagreement between Roberto’s Club LLC and Emain Kadrie (the Claimants) and Paolo Roberto Rella (the Defendant). Following a judgment delivered on 10 December 2014, the Defendant sought to challenge the court's findings.
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Finality of judicial decisions and dismissal of reopening applications (27 April 2015)
Justice Sir David Steel reinforces the principle of finality in DIFC litigation by summarily dismissing an attempt to relitigate a prior substantive ruling.
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Dismissal of leave to appeal regarding procedural delay (26 February 2015)
The underlying litigation, CFI-019-2013, concerned a commercial dispute involving Roberto’s Club LLC and Emain Kadrie against Paolo Roberto Rella. The matter centered on the interpretation of a Shareholders Agreement, specifically the enforceability of Clause 3.9, which the Defendant sought to…
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Procedural extension for cost assessment (29 January 2015)
The litigation between Roberto’s Club LLC and Emain Kadrie (the Claimants) and Paolo Roberto Rella (the Defendant) involves a detailed cost assessment process following the substantive proceedings.
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2014] DIFC CFI 019 — Compelling compliance with disclosure obligations (29 April 2014)
The dispute involves a complex litigation between the Claimants, Roberto's Club LLC and Mr. Emain Kadri, and the Defendant, Mr. Paolo Roberto Rella. The litigation, registered under CFI 019/2013, has been marked by a series of procedural skirmishes regarding the exchange of evidence.
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2014] DIFC CFI 019 — Amended disclosure of CCTV evidence (03 April 2014)
The litigation involves a complex commercial dispute between the Claimants, Roberto's Club LLC and Mr. Emain Kadri, and the Defendant/Counterclaimant, Mr. Paolo Roberto Rella. The matter, registered under CFI 019/2013, has seen multiple procedural skirmishes regarding the production of documents…
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2014] DIFC CFI 019 — Disclosure order regarding Redfern schedule production (31 March 2014)
The dispute centers on a contentious disclosure application filed by the Defendant, Paolo Roberto Rella, against the Claimants, Roberto's Club LLC and Mr. Emain Kadri. The core of the conflict involves the Defendant’s request for the production of documents essential to substantiate his…