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GORDIAN GAETA v SHAHAB HAIDER [2011] DIFC CFI 013 — Defining the contractual threshold for 'employee' status (18 July 2011)
The dispute arose from the voluntary liquidation of Diwan Capital Limited, a DIFC-registered company. Dr Gordian Gaeta submitted a claim to the liquidator, Shahab Haider, seeking payment of approximately $79,000 in alleged employment and service benefits.
WIEDERKEHR v DIWAN CAPITAL [2010] DIFC CFI 013 — Formal appointment of liquidator in insolvency proceedings (05 July 2010)
The lawsuit concerns the insolvency of Diwan Capital, a DIFC-registered entity. The Claimants, Dr Alfred Wiederkehr and Dr Georg Wiederkehr, sought the formal winding up of the company and the appointment of a liquidator to oversee the distribution of assets and the resolution of the company's…
LESLIE WOOLASTON v LIBERTAS CAPITAL [2009] DIFC CFI 013 — Default judgment for unpaid employment entitlements (25 June 2009)
This decision clarifies the procedural requirements for obtaining a default judgment in the DIFC Courts, specifically regarding the quantification of interest and costs in employment-related claims.
DR ALFRED WIEDERKEHR & DR GEORG WIEDERKEHR v DIWAN CAPITAL [2010] DIFC CFI 013 — Court intervention in stalled voluntary liquidations (28 June 2010)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies its supervisory role in appointing a liquidator when a company resolves to wind up but fails to formalize the process, effectively halting informal liquidation attempts.
LESLIE WOOLASTON v LIBERTAS CAPITAL [2009] DIFC CFI 013 — Default judgment for unpaid employment entitlements (21 June 2009)
The dispute centered on the failure of Libertas Capital Limited to fulfill its financial obligations to Leslie Woolaston following the termination of his employment. The claimant sought recovery of four distinct categories of remuneration: payment in lieu of a three-month contractual notice period,…
ORORO v ODINA [2026] DIFC CFI 012 — Remittal of employment termination dispute (25 March 2026)
The Court of First Instance clarifies the procedural obligations of the Small Claims Tribunal when adjudicating contested employment termination claims, mandating a rigorous examination of evidence regarding the party responsible for the cessation of the employment relationship.
COLLARS & CUFFS BESPOKE TAILORING v BHARAT KUMAR TORANI [2023] DIFC CFI 012 — Consent order discontinuance (15 September 2023)
A procedural overview of the formal termination of proceedings in CFI 012/2023 following a private settlement between the parties.
COLLARS & CUFFS BESPOKE TAILORING v BHARAT KUMAR TORANI [2023] DIFC CFI 012 — Consent order for stay of proceedings (12 June 2023)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute initiated by the Claimant, Collars & Cuffs Bespoke Tailoring Limited, against two named Defendants, Bharat Kumar Torani and Sunil Kumar Chose.
FOUR PRINCIPLES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FZ v RED SEA INTERNATIONAL COMPANY [2022] DIFC CFI 012 — Conditional variation of default judgment (21 September 2022)
The litigation arose from a claim for management advisory services provided by Four Principles Management Consulting FZ to Red Sea International Company. Following the entry of a default judgment on 9 May 2022, the Defendant sought to vary the judgment, arguing that while it owed a "base fee" for…
FOUR PRINCIPLES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FZ v RED SEA INTERNATIONAL COMPANY [2022] DIFC CFI 012 — Consent order staying enforcement pending variation of default judgment (14 June 2022)
The dispute arises from a claim initiated by Four Principles Management Consulting FZ against Red Sea International Company, which culminated in a Default Judgment issued by the DIFC Court on 9 May 2022. Following the entry of this judgment, Red Sea International Company filed Application No.
FOUR PRINCIPLES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FZ v RED SEA INTERNATIONAL COMPANY [2022] DIFC CFI 012 — Default judgment for unpaid management consulting fees (09 May 2022)
The dispute centered on a claim for unpaid management consulting fees owed by Red Sea International Company to Four Principles Management Consulting FZ LLC. The Claimant sought recovery of a substantial principal sum alongside accrued interest, stemming from a commercial engagement that remained…
FCI MARKETS v PAUL PRETLOVE [2019] DIFC CFI 012 — Recognition of BVI insolvency proceedings (25 March 2019)
The DIFC Court of First Instance confirms the procedural mechanism for recognizing foreign liquidators, granting extraterritorial authority to a BVI-appointed sole liquidator over assets within the DIFC.
IBRAHIM MOHAMMED SIDDIG v EXPRESSO TELECOM GROUP [2017] DIFC CFI 012 — Consent order staying proceedings (25 July 2017)
The litigation initiated by Ibrahim Mohammed Siddig against Expresso Telecom Group Limited involved a claim brought before the DIFC Court of First Instance. While the specific factual allegations regarding the telecommunications sector dispute were not detailed in the public record due to the…
PETER MATTHEW JAMES GRAY v GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER [2016] DIFC CFI 012 — Granting leave to appeal (04 September 2016)
The litigation involves a professional negligence claim brought by Peter Matthew James Gray against the international law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. While the underlying merits of the claim were addressed in the initial judgment delivered by H.E.
PETER MATTHEW JAMES GRAY v GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER [2016] DIFC CFI 012 — Procedural resolution of witness evidence disputes (14 June 2016)
The underlying dispute in CFI 012/2016 involves a professional liability claim brought by Peter Matthew James Gray against the international law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. As the litigation progressed toward the evidentiary phase, the Claimant challenged the admissibility of specific factual…
LYS v ELSECO [2016] DIFC CFI 012 — Leave to appeal granted on grounds of public importance (04 September 2016)
The underlying dispute concerns an employment-related claim brought by Mr. Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys against Elseco Limited. This matter has been subject to extensive procedural history, including previous skirmishes regarding the enforceability of arbitration clauses and strike-out…
LYS v ELSECO [2016] DIFC CFI 012 — Consent order for payment on account of costs (29 August 2016)
This consent order formalizes the interim payment of USD 255,500 in legal costs following the substantive judgment in the long-running employment dispute between Mr Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys and Elseco Limited.
PIERRE-ERIC DANIEL BERNARD LYS v ELESCO [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Unfair dismissal and revenue recognition disputes (14 July 2016)
The dispute centered on the summary dismissal of the Claimant, who served as the CFO, Director, and Chairman of the Defendant. Following his termination on 11 February 2014, the Claimant sought a comprehensive suite of employment entitlements, including unpaid salary, notice pay, vacation leave,…
PIERRE-ERIC DANIEL BERNARD LYS v ELSECO [2015] DIFC CFI 012 — Expert evidence in employment termination disputes (20 May 2015)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the threshold for admitting expert accounting evidence in complex employment litigation involving allegations of financial misconduct.
PIERRE-ERIC DANIEL BERNARD LYS v ELSECO [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Employment arbitration clause enforceability (11 December 2014)
The litigation concerns a high-stakes employment dispute between the Claimant, Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys, and his former employer, Elseco Limited. The Claimant, who served as both Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, alleges that his employment was terminated without good cause or notice on…
PIERRE-ERIC DANIEL BERNARD LYS v ELSECO [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Dismissal of strike-out application (26 November 2014)
The litigation concerns a dispute between Mr. Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys and Elseco Limited, initiated under claim number CFI 012/2014. While the underlying merits of the claim involve complex commercial or employment-related grievances, the immediate point of contention was a procedural…
PIERRE-ERIC DANIEL BERNARD LYS v ELSECO [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Case Management Order (08 October 2014)
The litigation between Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys and Elseco Limited involves a structured progression toward trial, governed by a series of mandatory deadlines. The immediate focus of the court is the Defendant’s application for strike-out, which requires the Claimant to file evidence in…
LYS v ELSECO [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Procedural amendment of claim form (07 May 2014)
The litigation between Mr Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys and Elseco Limited centers on a civil claim brought before the DIFC Court of First Instance. While the underlying substantive merits of the dispute remain private, the procedural posture of the case required the Claimant to seek judicial…
ALLIANZ RISK TRANSFER AG DUBAI BRANCH v AL AIN AHLIA INSURANCE COMPANY [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Final resolution by consent and discontinuance (21 August 2014)
The litigation between Allianz Risk Transfer AG Dubai Branch and Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Company concerned a complex insurance dispute that had been active within the DIFC Courts since 2012.