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ANNA DADIC v ORION HOLDING OVERSEAS [2009] DIFC CFI 007 — Procedural extension via consent order (09 February 2009)
The litigation in CFI 007/2008 involved a dispute between the Claimant, Anna Dadic, and the Defendant, Orion Holding Overseas Limited. While the underlying substantive claims remain outside the scope of this specific procedural order, the matter reached a juncture where the Claimant required…
Ssangyong-Besix v First Abu Dhabi Bank [2020] DIFC TCD 004: The Procedural Rigour of the Technology and Construction Division
How the TCD manages complex joint venture disputes through disciplined case management and preliminary issue resolution
ANNA DADIC v ORION HOLDING OVERSEAS [2009] DIFC CFI 007 — Procedural directions for evidence and hearing scheduling (18 January 2009)
Justice Sir Anthony Colman issues a structured case management order to govern the final stages of evidence exchange and hearing preparation in the dispute between Anna Dadic and Orion Holding Overseas.
ANNA DADIC v ORION HOLDING OVERSEAS [2008] DIFC CFI 007 — Default judgment for unpaid debt (11 January 2009)
The litigation initiated by Anna Dadic against Orion Holding Overseas Limited centered on a liquidated debt claim totaling US$ 369,795. The claimant sought the recovery of this specific sum through the DIFC Court of First Instance, asserting that the defendant had failed to meet its financial…
FORSYTH PARTNERS GLOBAL DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED v FORSYTH PARTNERS (MIDDLE EAST) LIMITED [2011] DIFC CFI 007 — procedural directions in insolvency liquidation (08 May 2011)
The litigation concerns the liquidation of Forsyth Partners Global Distributors Limited and Forsyth Partners (Middle East) Limited, entities that were subject to insolvency proceedings under the DIFC Insolvency Law No. 3 of 2009.
FORSYTH PARTNERS GLOBAL DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED [2007] DIFC CFI 007 — Winding up order (20 September 2007)
The lawsuit originated as a petition brought by Forsyth Partners Global Distributors Limited itself, seeking a court-supervised liquidation. The matter was brought before the Court of First Instance to address the company's insolvency status and to transition the entity into a formal winding-up…
PAUL PATRICK HENNESSY v DONNA BENTON [2021] DIFC CFI 006 — Consolidation of related proceedings (02 May 2021)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the procedural merger of two distinct claims involving Paul Patrick Hennessy and Donna Benton to ensure judicial efficiency and consistent adjudication.
MAYER BROWN LLP v BIN BUTTI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS [2018] DIFC CFI 006 — Order of Discontinuance (29 November 2018)
The lawsuit centered on a commercial dispute between the international law firm Mayer Brown LLP (DIFC Branch) and the respondent, Bin Butti International Holdings LLC. While the specific underlying cause of action—whether related to unpaid legal fees, contractual breach, or professional services…
MAYER BROWN LLP v BIN BUTTI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS [2018] DIFC CFI 006 — Default judgment procedural dismissal (25 April 2018)
The dispute centers on a claim for a specified sum of money initiated by the Claimant, Mayer Brown LLP (DIFC Branch), against the Defendant, Bin Butti International Holdings LLC. The Claimant sought to invoke the court’s power to enter a default judgment after the Defendant failed to file an…
GHAZALA ABBAS v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2016] DIFC CFI 006 — Amicable resolution and discontinuance of banking dispute (20 July 2016)
The litigation initiated by Ghazala Abbas against Standard Chartered Bank under case number CFI 006/2016 concerned a civil dispute within the banking sector. While the specific factual allegations—such as whether the claim involved breach of contract, negligence, or regulatory non-compliance—were…
GHAZALA ABBAS v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2016] DIFC CFI 006 — procedural adjournment of banking litigation (03 May 2016)
The dispute between Ghazala Abbas and Standard Chartered Bank, filed under case number CFI 006/2016, reached a procedural juncture where the parties sought to prioritize out-of-court resolution over immediate judicial intervention.
BILAL SUBHANI v FEDORA HOLDINGS [2015] DIFC CFI 006 — Termination of insolvency proceedings and rescission of provisional liquidation (06 July 2015)
The litigation involved a petition brought by three individual claimants—Bilal Subhani, Ritjana Ceveli, and Paulo Miguel Henriques—against the respondent, Fedora Holdings. While the specific underlying commercial grievances were curtailed by the subsequent discontinuance, the matter reached a…
BILAL SUBHANI v FEDORA HOLDINGS [2015] DIFC CFI 006 — Appointment of Provisional Liquidator (11 May 2015)
The Petitioners, Bilal Subhani, Ritjana Ceveli, and Paulo Miguel Henriques, initiated proceedings under Claim No. CFI 006/2015 to seek the court-ordered winding-up of Fedora Solution International Holdings Ltd.
SAMEER AL ANSARI v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 006 — Judicial closure of real estate litigation via consent (12 November 2013)
A formal order by Judicial Officer Nassir Al Nasser confirming the discontinuance of proceedings between Sameer Al Ansari, Habib Ghawi, and Daman Real Estate Capital Partners following a private settlement.
SAMEER AL ANSARI v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 006 — Judicial Officer rejects confidentiality claim over board minutes (27 August 2013)
The litigation involves a dispute between the Claimants, Mr. Sameer Al Ansari and Mr. Habib Ghawi, and the Defendant, Daman Real Estate Capital Partners Limited. The core of this specific application concerned the status of documents produced by the Defendant on 30 July 2013, specifically the…
SAMEER AL ANSARI v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 006 — Disclosure obligations under RDC Part 28 (16 July 2013)
The litigation, registered as CFI 006/2013, centers on a commercial dispute involving real estate investment interests where the parties reached an impasse regarding the scope of pre-trial disclosure.
Sameer Al Aansari v Daman Real Estate Capital Partners [2013] DIFC CFI 006 — Procedural framework for complex real estate litigation (23 May 2013)
The litigation involves a civil claim brought by two claimants, Sameer Al Aansari and Habib Ghawi, against the respondent, Daman Real Estate Capital Partners Limited. While the specific underlying merits of the claim are not detailed in the procedural order, the case is categorized under the real…
SAMEER AL ANSARI v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 006 — Procedural timetable for complex real estate litigation (05 March 2013)
This procedural order establishes the comprehensive litigation roadmap for the dispute between Sameer Al Ansari, Habib Ghawi, and Daman Real Estate Capital Partners, setting strict deadlines for pleadings, disclosure, and expert evidence.
ARQAAM CAPITAL v DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY [2012] DIFC CFI 006 — Regulatory privacy and disclosure standards (04 September 2013)
The Court of First Instance clarifies the high threshold for restricting public access to regulatory proceedings, affirming that the Financial Markets Tribunal maintains broad discretion to mandate public hearings in the interest of transparency.
DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY v ARQAAM CAPITAL [2012] DIFC CFI 006 — Reissuance of judgment regarding public proceedings and confidentiality (10 September 2012)
The core of this dispute involves an appeal by Arqaam Capital Limited against directions issued by a Hearing Panel of the Financial Markets Tribunal. The underlying proceedings were initiated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) against Arqaam and its auditor, Ernst & Young, concerning…
AMANAH XDATA LLC [2010] DIFC CFI 006 — Winding up order (19 May 2010)
The litigation concerned the insolvency of Amanah XData LLC, which necessitated judicial intervention to facilitate a formal winding-up process. The court reviewed the petition submitted by the claimant, which sought the dissolution of the entity due to its inability to meet its financial…
JSA LAW v AMANAH XDATA [2010] DIFC CFI 006 — Emergency relocation of data centre equipment (17 May 2010)
The dispute centered on the immediate necessity for JSA Law to regain control over its operational hardware, which was effectively sequestered within the data racks of Amanah XData. The applicant, JSA Law, sought judicial assistance to facilitate the transfer of this equipment to a separate, secure…
RASMALA INVESTMENTS v AHMED ABDEL BASET [2009] DIFC CFI 006 — Setting aside a Small Claims Tribunal judgment (02 March 2009)
The litigation originated as a claim brought by Ahmed Abdel Baset against Rasmala Investments Limited, which was initially adjudicated within the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT). While the underlying merits of the original claim involved a civil dispute between the parties, the matter escalated to the…
AHMED ABDEL BASET v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 006 — Dismissal of procedural application (18 February 2009)
The dispute between Ahmed Abdel Baset and Rasmala Investments Limited reached a procedural impasse on 17 February 2009, when the Claimant filed an application seeking relief from the Court of First Instance.