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TAALEEM v NATIONAL BONDS CORPORATION [2010] DIFC CFI 014 — Procedural extension and case management deferral (20 July 2010)
The litigation involving Taaleem as the Claimant and Deyaar Development as the Second Defendant reached a procedural juncture in July 2010, necessitating a formal extension of time for the filing of pleadings.
TAALEEM v NATIONAL BONDS CORPORATION [2010] DIFC CFI 014 — Procedural directions for evidence filing (24 June 2010)
The litigation involves Taaleem PJSC as the Claimant, initiating proceedings against two primary Respondents: National Bonds Corporation PJSC and Deyaar Development PJSC. While the specific underlying commercial grievance—whether it pertains to contractual breaches, investment disputes, or property…
TAALEEM v NATIONAL BONDS CORPORATION [2010] DIFC CFI 014 — Procedural order on confidentiality and public access (06 June 2010)
The litigation involves Taaleem PJSC as the Claimant, seeking relief against two major entities: National Bonds Corporation PJSC and Deyaar Development PJSC. The core of the procedural dispute centered on the Claimant’s desire to shield the proceedings—specifically the hearings, filed documents,…
KTEILY GHASSAN ELIAS v JULIUS BAER [2009] DIFC CFI 014 — Clarifying the scope of the implied term of mutual trust and confidence in DIFC employment disputes (14 December 2009)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s assertion that his employment with Julius Baer (Middle East) Limited was terminated in bad faith to deprive him of a significant bonus. Mr. Elias alleged that he had been developing a major account, "Prospect B," and had already secured "Prospect A" prior to…
KTEILY GHASSAN ELIAS v JULIUS BAER [2009] DIFC CFI 014 — Striking out pleadings and maintaining confidentiality (26 August 2009)
Justice Sir John Chadwick exercises the Court’s inherent power to prune inflammatory or irrelevant material from the Particulars of Claim while reinforcing the sanctity of private proceedings in the DIFC.
KTEILY GHASSAN ELIAS v JULIUS BAER [2009] DIFC CFI 014 — restricting non-party access to pleadings (17 August 2009)
This order establishes a temporary procedural shield for sensitive information contained in pleadings prior to the Case Management Conference.
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v ARAB WAR RISKS INSURANCE SYNDICATE [2026] DIFC CFI 013 — Appellate case management and evidentiary expansion (04 March 2026)
The DIFC Court of Appeal clarifies the threshold for granting permission to appeal and the admission of fresh evidence in a high-stakes USD 70m reinsurance indemnity dispute.
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v ARAB WAR RISKS INSURANCE SYNDICATE [2025] DIFC CFI 013 — Refusal of permission to appeal and stay of execution (27 November 2025)
The litigation concerns a reinsurance contract dispute where the Claimant, Al Buhaira National Insurance Company (ABNIC), sought an indemnity from the Defendant, Arab War Risks Insurance Syndicate (AWRIS), for costs incurred in defending underlying claims brought by Horizon Energy LLC and Al…
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v ARAB WAR RISKS INSURANCE SYNDICATE [2024] DIFC CFI 013 — Reinsurance indemnity for defence costs (09 September 2025)
The dispute arose from a facultative reinsurance contract covering a Marine Hull War Policy for the vessel m/t BETA. The Claimant, Al Buhaira National Insurance Company (ABNIC), sought an indemnity from the Defendant, Arab War Risks Insurance Syndicate (AWRIS), following a claim made by the…
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v ARAB WAR RISKS INSURANCE SYNDICATE [2025] DIFC CFI 013 — Refusal of cross-applications for document production (03 January 2025)
The litigation concerns a reinsurance dispute where the Claimant, Al Buhaira National Insurance Company, seeks indemnification from the Defendant, Arab War Risks Insurance Syndicate, under a Reinsurance Contract.
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v ARAB WAR RISKS INSURANCE SYNDICATE [2024] DIFC CFI 013 — Reinsurance governing law and stay application (06 August 2024)
Justice Michael Black KC adopted a pragmatic approach to the order of operations, prioritizing the refinement of the pleadings over the request to halt the litigation entirely. By addressing the strike-out application first, the Court ensured that the scope of the dispute was clearly defined before…
RENOIR CONSULTING v AL TAZEEN GENERAL TRADING [2021] DIFC CFI 013 — Amicable resolution and dismissal of proceedings (01 August 2021)
The litigation involved Renoir Consulting (Singapore) PTE LTD as the Claimant, seeking legal recourse against two Respondents: Al Tazeen General Trading LLC and Al Tasnim Enterprises LLC.
RENOIR CONSULTING v AL TAZEEN GENERAL TRADING [2021] DIFC CFI 013 — Procedural rescheduling of the Case Management Conference (08 July 2021)
The litigation, registered as CFI 013/2021, involves a commercial claim brought by Renoir Consulting (Singapore) PTE LTD against Al Tazeen General Trading LLC and Al Tasnim Enterprises LLC.
RENOIR CONSULTING (SINGAPORE) v AL TAZEEN GENERAL TRADING [2021] DIFC CFI 013 — Joinder of Omani entity via consent order (31 March 2021)
The litigation, initiated by Renoir Consulting (Singapore) PTE LTD on 25 January 2021, originally targeted Al Tazeen General Trading LLC. As the proceedings progressed, the Claimant identified the necessity of involving Al Tasnim Enterprises LLC, a company incorporated in the Sultanate of Oman, to…
RENOIR CONSULTING v AL TAZEEN GENERAL TRADING [2021] DIFC CFI 013 — Procedural extension of time for filing a Defence (16 March 2021)
The lawsuit involves a claim brought by Renoir Consulting (Singapore) PTE LTD against Al Tazeen General Trading LLC. While the underlying substantive merits of the claim remain outside the scope of this specific procedural order, the dispute reached a juncture where the Defendant required…
HEXAGON HOLDINGS v DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE AUTHORITY [2022] DIFC CA 013 — Refusal of permission to appeal and imposition of indemnity costs (04 August 2022)
The litigation concerns a high-value commercial dispute involving claims for damages, restitution, and declaratory relief brought by Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited against the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority and Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC.
HEXAGON HOLDINGS v DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE AUTHORITY [2022] DIFC CFI 013 — Dismissal of claims regarding the termination of a long-term real estate joint venture (02 March 2022)
The Court of First Instance rejects a multi-million dollar claim for damages and restitution, ruling that the failure of a 15-year development project on DIFC plot PA 01 was not caused by the Defendants' breach of contract.
HEXAGON HOLDINGS v DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE AUTHORITY [2021] DIFC CFI 013 — Consent order amending expert evidence timelines (30 November 2021)
The litigation, registered under case number CFI 013/2019, involves Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited as the Claimant against the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority and Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC.
HEXAGON HOLDINGS v DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE AUTHORITY [2021] DIFC CFI 013 — Procedural adjustment via consent order (16 August 2021)
The litigation, initiated under CFI 013/2019, involves Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited as the Claimant against the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority and Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC.
HEXAGON HOLDINGS v DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE AUTHORITY [2021] DIFC CFI 013 — Consent order resolving security for costs application (03 August 2021)
A procedural resolution in the ongoing dispute between Hexagon Holdings and the DIFC Authority, where the parties reached a consensus on security for costs, averting a contested hearing.
HEXAGON HOLDINGS v DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE AUTHORITY [2021] DIFC CFI 013 — Adjournment of Case Management Conference (20 June 2021)
The dispute between Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited and the defendants, Dubai International Financial Centre Authority and Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC, involves complex allegations surrounding contract termination and associated liabilities.
HEXAGON HOLDINGS v DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE AUTHORITY [2021] DIFC CFI 013 — Consent order adjourning the second case management conference (17 June 2021)
The litigation, registered under CFI 013/2019, involves a claim brought by Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited against the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority and Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC.
HEXAGON HOLDINGS v DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE AUTHORITY [2021] DIFC CFI 013 — Case Management Order (01 March 2021)
This Case Management Order establishes the procedural roadmap for a complex real estate dispute, mandating strict document production timelines and enforcing a significant interim costs payment.
HEXAGON HOLDINGS v DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE AUTHORITY [2020] DIFC CFI 013 — Procedural directions for pleadings and CMC (05 November 2020)
The litigation involves Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited as the Claimant, bringing an action against the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority and Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC.