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AL KHORAFI v BANK SARASIN-ALPEN [2016] DIFC CFI 005 — Liquidator remuneration and periodic court oversight (28 December 2016)
The lawsuit originated as a petition to wind up Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited, initiated by Mr. Rafed Abdel Mohsen Bader Al Khorafi, Mrs. Amrah Ali Abdel Latif Al Hamad, and Mrs. Alia Mohamed Sulaiman Al Rifai.
MR RAFED ABDEL MOHSEN BADER AL KHORAFI v BANK SARASIN-ALPEN [2016] DIFC CFI 005 — Winding up order despite pending appeal (02 May 2016)
The Petitioners, Mr Rafed Abdel Mohsen Bader Al Khorafi, Mrs Amrah Ali Abdel Latif Al Hamad, and Mrs Alia Mohamed Sulaiman Al Rifai, initiated insolvency proceedings against Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited following a protracted legal battle concerning the mis-selling of investment products.
KENNETH DAVID ROHAN v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2014] DIFC CFI 005 — Lifting the stay on enforcement (26 October 2014)
The dispute centers on the enforcement of a final charging order obtained by the Claimants—Kenneth David Rohan, Andrew James Mostyn Pugh, Michelle Gemma Mostyn Pugh, and Stuart James Cox—against the Defendant, Daman Real Estate Capital Partners.
KENNETH DAVID ROHAN v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2014] DIFC CFI 005 — Stay of enforcement pending appeal (29 May 2014)
The dispute arises from the enforcement efforts initiated by the Claimants—Kenneth David Rohan, Andrew James Mostyn Pugh, Michelle Gemma Mostyn Pugh, and Stuart James Cox—against the Defendant, Daman Real Estate Capital Partners.
KENNETH DAVID ROHAN v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2014] DIFC CFI 005 — Enforcement of equitable charge via forced property sale (10 April 2014)
The lawsuit originated as a Part 8 claim seeking the enforcement of an equitable charge previously granted by the DIFC Court. The Claimants—Kenneth David Rohan, Andrew James Mostyn Pugh, Michelle Gemma Mostyn Pugh, and Stuart James Cox—sought to recover a total judgment debt of AED 12,203,926.01.
NITESH AGRAWAL v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2014] DIFC CFI 005 — Discontinuance of real estate dispute (03 April 2014)
A final judicial resolution concluding the real estate litigation between Nitesh Agrawal and Daman Real Estate Capital Partners through a formal consent order.
NITESH AGRAWAL v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Dismissal of disclosure request (15 September 2013)
A procedural ruling by the DIFC Court of First Instance clarifying the threshold for compelling document production under the Rules of the DIFC Courts.
NITESH AGRAWAL v DAMAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Case management and procedural scheduling (10 June 2013)
The litigation concerns a civil dispute between Nitesh Agrawal and Daman Real Estate Partners Limited, arising within the real estate sector. While the specific underlying cause of action is not detailed in the procedural order, the court’s intervention via a Case Management Order indicates that…
NITESH AGRAWAL v DAMAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural management of real estate disputes (10 April 2013)
The litigation involves a civil claim brought by Nitesh Agrawal against Daman Real Estate Partners Limited. While the specific underlying cause of action is not detailed in the procedural timetable, the matter falls within the real estate sector, a core area of jurisdiction for the DIFC Courts.
NITESH AGRAWAL v DAMAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural timetable for real estate litigation (19 February 2013)
This procedural order establishes the mandatory litigation lifecycle for a real estate dispute between Nitesh Agrawal and Daman Real Estate Partners, setting strict deadlines for the exchange of pleadings, evidence, and expert reports.
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2015] DIFC CFI 005 — Removal of legal representation from the record (16 April 2015)
The litigation between Sheikh Meshal Jarah Al-Sabah and UBS AG Dubai Branch has been characterized by extensive procedural activity since its inception in 2012. The specific application, filed on 26 March 2015, sought the court’s formal intervention to terminate the professional relationship…
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2012] DIFC CFI 005 — Breach of oral agreement claim in investment banking (27 August 2013)
A high-stakes dispute concerning an alleged US$21.4 million oral advisory fee for the sale of Zain Africa, testing the evidentiary threshold for informal contracts within the DIFC.
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural directions for trial preparation (24 April 2013)
The litigation between Sheikh Meshal Jarah Al-Sabah and UBS AG reached a critical juncture in April 2013, necessitating a formal Pre-Trial Review to ensure the efficient conduct of the upcoming trial.
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Registrar’s order on document production (26 March 2013)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Sheikh Meshal Jarah Al-Sabah against UBS AG, centered on the bank's management of financial affairs and the subsequent disclosure of internal records.
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural amendment to witness statement deadlines (10 March 2013)
The lawsuit involves a claim brought by Sheikh Meshal Jarah Al-Sabah against the global financial institution UBS AG. While the underlying substantive merits of the claim remain distinct from this procedural order, the case reached a critical juncture regarding the management of evidence.
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural amendment to witness statement exchange deadlines (28 February 2013)
The Registrar of the DIFC Courts issues a formal order adjusting the procedural timetable for the exchange of witness statements in reply between Sheikh Meshal Jarah Al-Sabah and UBS AG.
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural amendment for witness statement exchange (05 February 2013)
The dispute centered on the practical management of evidence exchange, specifically the deadlines previously set for the service of witness statements. Following an Application Notice filed by the Defendant, UBS AG, on 4 February 2013, the court addressed the need to adjust the procedural timetable…
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2012] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural directions for document production and witness evidence (13 November 2012)
The dispute concerns a complex banking relationship between Sheikh Meshal Jarah Al-Sabah and UBS AG, involving allegations that necessitate the disclosure of internal bank records. The court intervened to resolve disputes regarding the scope of document production, specifically targeting internal…
Brogan Middle East Scaffolding v Arabtec Construction [2021] DIFC TCD 008: The High Cost of Procedural Default in Construction Litigation
How a failure to engage with the DIFC Court’s procedural requirements led to a multi-million dirham default judgment.
DR. DAVID DORSEY v UNION PROPERTIES [2011] DIFC CFI 005 — Case management and mediation directives (20 December 2011)
The litigation between Dr. David Dorsey and Union Properties PJSC centers on a real estate dispute concerning the quality of finishes, fittings, and amenities within a specific unit. The claimant, Dr.
THE EMIRATES CAPITAL v MONTE CARLO STARS RESTAURANT [2010] DIFC CFI 005 — Contractual liability for placement fees (03 November 2010)
The dispute centered on a breach of contract claim initiated by The Emirates Capital Limited against Monte Carlo Stars Restaurant and its sole proprietor, Lionel Jean-Francois Henry.
THE EMIRATES CAPITAL v MONTE-CARLO STARS RESTAURANT [2010] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural dismissal of late witness evidence (23 August 2010)
The Court of First Instance reinforces strict adherence to case management timelines by denying a late-stage application to introduce additional witness testimony.
THE EMIRATES CAPITAL v MONTE-CARLO STARS RESTAURANT [2010] DIFC CFI 005 — Case management and procedural directions (24 May 2010)
A foundational procedural order establishing the evidentiary and trial timeline for the dispute between The Emirates Capital and the Monte-Carlo Stars Restaurant group.
RASMALA INVESTMENTS v HIND MNEIMNEH [2009] DIFC CFI 005 — Setting aside Small Claims Tribunal judgments (02 March 2009)
The litigation originated from a claim brought by Hind Mneimneh against Rasmala Investments Limited, which was initially adjudicated within the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT). While the specific underlying cause of action—whether contractual, employment-related, or otherwise—remained secondary to the…