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AMITESH GAHLOWT AMAR NATH SINGH v COINVESTING CAPITAL [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Employment status and wage waiver validity (30 October 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the enforceability of salary waivers and the status of fixed-term contracts for senior executives in the financial services sector.
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Amendment of evidence filing deadlines via consent order (01 November 2024)
The litigation concerns complex claims arising from the liquidation of Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited. The Claimants, represented by the Official Liquidator Georgina Marie Eason, have initiated proceedings against multiple defendants, including Mr Elie Vivien Sassoon, Mr Stephane Emile Astruc, Mr…
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Procedural timeline for disclosure in complex liquidation litigation (30 October 2024)
The litigation concerns a complex multi-party claim initiated by Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited (in liquidation) and its Official Liquidator, Georgina Marie Eason. The respondents include former associates and entities associated with the J Safra Sarasin group, specifically Mr Elie Vivien Sassoon,…
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Amended case management order regarding disclosure and custodian lists (02 October 2024)
This order formalizes the procedural framework for large-scale document discovery in the ongoing liquidation-related litigation, establishing firm deadlines for disclosure and resolving the scope of document custodians.
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Procedural adjustment of Case Management Conference deadlines (19 September 2024)
This consent order formalizes a revised procedural timetable for the ongoing liquidation-related litigation, ensuring the timely submission of core case management documentation.
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Procedural extensions for letters rogatory and disclosure (15 July 2024)
The lawsuit involves complex claims brought by Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited and its Official Liquidator, Georgina Marie Eason, against a group of defendants including Mr Elie Vivien Sassoon, Mr Stephane Emile Astruc, Mr Edmond Carton, Bank J Safra Sarasin Limited, and J Safra Sarasin (Middle…
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Procedural adjustment of discovery timelines (25 June 2024)
The litigation concerns the liquidation of Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited, with the Official Liquidator, Shahab Haider, pursuing claims against several former associates and related entities.
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Procedural extension for skeleton arguments (05 June 2024)
The litigation, registered under CFI 009/2023, represents a complex multi-party dispute arising from the liquidation of Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited. The Claimants, comprising the bank in liquidation and its Official Liquidator, Shahab Haider, have initiated proceedings against several…
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Dismissal of strike-out and summary judgment applications in insolvency-related fraud claims (30 April 2024)
The litigation arises from the insolvency of Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited (BSA). The Claimants, represented by the liquidator Shahab Haider, have brought a Part 7 claim and an insolvency claim against multiple defendants, including Mr Elie Vivien Sassoon, Mr Stephane Emile Astruc, Mr Edmond…
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Consolidation of insolvency and Part 7 claims (07 February 2024)
The court determined that the most efficient path forward for the ongoing litigation involving Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited and its liquidator, Shahab Haider, was to merge the separate streams of litigation into a single docket.
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2023] DIFC CFI 009 — dismissal of renewed permission to appeal (21 December 2023)
Chief Justice Zaki Azmi denies the defendants' attempts to challenge interlocutory orders issued by Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke, reinforcing the high threshold for appellate intervention in ongoing complex banking litigation.
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2023] DIFC CFI 009 — Procedural extensions for costs and discovery (02 November 2023)
The litigation involves a complex intersection of claims, specifically CFI 009/2023 and the long-standing CFI 005/2016, which centers on the liquidation of Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited.
Bank Sarasin-alpen v Elie Vivien Sassoon [2023] DIFC CFI 009 — Procedural finality in cross-border service (01 November 2023)
Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke affirms the validity of service out of jurisdiction and dismisses jurisdictional challenges brought by former bank officers in a complex insolvency-related dispute.
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2023] DIFC CFI 009 — Jurisdiction and service challenges in corporate insolvency (15 September 2023)
The DIFC Court affirms its role as the appropriate forum for complex cross-border insolvency and fraud claims, reinforcing strict compliance with service rules and the centre of gravity test.
BANK SARASIN-ALPEN v MR ELIE VIVIEN SASSOON [2023] DIFC CFI 009 — Procedural refusal of adjournment and cross-examination (25 August 2023)
The dispute arises from complex litigation involving Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited (in liquidation) and its Official Liquidator, Mr. Shahab Haider, against several defendants, including Mr. Elie Vivien Sassoon, Mr. Stephane Emile Astruc, Mr.
QATAR REINSURANCE COMPANY v ORIENT INSURANCE [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Procedural stay and discontinuance of third-party claims (26 November 2024)
The litigation concerns a complex reinsurance dispute between Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited (the Claimant) and Orient Insurance PJSC and Orient UNB Takaful (the Defendants). The matter involves claims arising under a policy issued by the First Defendant to ItalConsult on 26 February 2018…
QATAR REINSURANCE COMPANY v ORIENT INSURANCE [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Formalizing corporate identity changes in ongoing insurance litigation (12 September 2024)
The litigation, originally initiated under the style of *Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited v (1) Orient Insuanrance PJSC (2) Orient UNB Takaful and Fenchurch Faris Limited*, reached a procedural juncture where the corporate identities of the primary parties underwent official changes.
QATAR REINSURANCE COMPANY v ORIENT INSURANCE [2024] DIFC CFI 009 — Further stay of proceedings for settlement negotiations (30 August 2024)
The litigation concerns a complex reinsurance dispute involving Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited (the Claimant) and two primary defendants, Orient Insurance PJSC and Orient UNB Takaful, with Fenchurch Faris Limited joined as a Third Party.
QATAR REINSURANCE COMPANY v ORIENT INSURANCE [2023] DIFC CFI 009 — Consent order staying complex reinsurance litigation (06 June 2023)
The litigation involves a high-stakes insurance and reinsurance dispute between the Claimant, Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited, and the Respondents, Orient Insurance PJSC and Orient UNB Takaful, with Fenchurch Faris Limited joined as a Third Party.
QATAR REINSURANCE COMPANY v ORIENT INSURANCE [2023] DIFC CFI 009 — Procedural stay for settlement negotiations (30 May 2023)
The litigation, registered as CFI 009/2022, involves a multi-layered insurance and reinsurance dispute between the Claimant, Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited, and the Defendants, Orient Insurance PJSC and Orient UNB Takaful, with Fenchurch Faris Limited joined as a Third Party.
QATAR REINSURANCE COMPANY v ORIENT INSURANCE [2023] DIFC CFI 009 — Amended consent order staying proceedings (28 April 2023)
The litigation involves a complex multi-party dispute initiated by Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited against Orient Insurance PJSC and Orient UNB Takaful, with Fenchurch Faris Limited joined as a Third Party.
QATAR REINSURANCE COMPANY v ORIENT INSURANCE [2022] DIFC CFI 009 — Amended stay of proceedings (21 December 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a procedural pause in a complex multi-party reinsurance dispute to facilitate private settlement negotiations.
QATAR REINSURANCE COMPANY v ORIENT INSURANCE [2022] DIFC CFI 009 — Consolidation of insurance litigation (05 October 2022)
The litigation involves a complex multi-party dispute centered on insurance and reinsurance obligations. Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited initiated proceedings against Orient Insurance PJSC and Orient UNB Takaful PJSC, with Fenchurch Faris Limited subsequently involved as a Third Party/Respondent.
QATAR REINSURANCE COMPANY v ORIENT INSURANCE [2022] DIFC CFI 009 — Procedural management of joinder applications (27 July 2022)
The litigation involves a reinsurance dispute between Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited (the Claimant) and two entities, Orient Insurance PJSC and Orient UNB Takaful (the Defendants).