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HIND MNEIMNEH v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural dismissal of late-stage application (18 February 2009)
The application filed by Hind Mneimneh on 17 February 2009 served as a last-minute procedural maneuver in the ongoing litigation against Rasmala Investments Limited. At the time of this filing, the matter had reached a stage where the Appeals were pending, and the court was required to manage the…
HIND MNEIMNEH v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 005 — Stay of execution pending appeal (09 February 2009)
The lawsuit concerns a procedural application for a stay of execution filed by Rasmala Investments Limited following an adverse order issued by the Court of First Instance. The dispute centers on whether the enforcement of a prior judicial order should be suspended while the defendant, Rasmala…
FORSYTH PARTNERS GROUP HOLDINGS v FORSYTH PARTNERS GROUP HOLDINGS [2007] DIFC CFI 005 — Winding up order and liquidator appointment (20 September 2007)
The petition brought before the Court of First Instance in CFI 005/2007 concerned the formal insolvency and dissolution of Forsyth Partners Group Holdings Limited. As a corporate entity registered within the Dubai International Financial Centre, the company sought judicial intervention to initiate…
SKATTEFORVALTNINGEN v FFA PRIVATE BANK [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — Disclosure of fraud proceeds (25 July 2024)
The DIFC Court affirms its independent statutory jurisdiction to grant Norwich Pharmacal and Bankers Trust relief, compelling a local bank to disclose information regarding the movement of funds linked to a massive international tax fraud.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2025] DIFC CFI 004 — dismissal of strike-out and summary judgment applications (28 October 2025)
The dispute centers on a series of alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, and the wrongful transfer of shares and monies involving Zuzana Kapova and the Defendants, Miloslav Makovini and Pharmtrade Holding Ltd.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2025] DIFC CFI 004 — disclosure obligations and the practical test of control (03 October 2025)
The Court of First Instance clarifies the scope of document production in complex asset dissipation claims, emphasizing that familial and corporate relationships create a practical obligation to secure evidence.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural variation for pending joinder application (01 November 2024)
The DIFC Court of First Instance issued a consent order establishing a bifurcated procedural timeline contingent upon the outcome of a pending application to join a third party to the ongoing litigation.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural variation of filing deadlines (08 October 2024)
The dispute in *Zuzana Kapova v (1) Miloslav Makovini (2) Pharmtrade Holding Ltd* [2024] DIFC CFI 004 concerns a complex civil claim currently navigating the pre-trial procedural phase within the DIFC Court of First Instance.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural variation of filing deadlines (02 October 2024)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants a consensual extension of time for the filing of responsive pleadings, further adjusting the procedural trajectory of the ongoing dispute between Zuzana Kapova and the defendants.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — Permission to amend pleadings and costs consequences (07 August 2024)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute between the Claimant, Zuzana Kapova, and the Defendants, Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd. The core of the claim centers on allegations of breach of fiduciary duties, specifically regarding the First Defendant’s role as the Claimant’s…
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural withdrawal of interim applications (04 July 2024)
The litigation involves Zuzana Kapova as the claimant against Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd. The dispute reached a procedural juncture regarding the claimant’s initial attempt to secure interim measures against the defendants.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural limits on extending appellate deadlines (03 November 2023)
The dispute centers on a procedural application filed by the Respondents, Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd, seeking an extension of time to file their respondent’s notice and skeleton arguments following the grant of permission to appeal by H.E. Justice Nassir Al Nasser.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — permission to appeal security for costs order (20 September 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants the Claimant permission to appeal a security for costs order, citing the existence of a substantial term deposit as a basis for a real prospect of success.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — admissibility of evidence in jurisdiction challenges (19 September 2023)
The Court of First Instance addresses the procedural threshold for excluding evidence during a pending jurisdiction challenge, emphasizing that relevance must be established before admissibility is contested.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural variation of timelines for pending applications (15 June 2023)
The litigation involves a complex series of interlocutory applications, specifically identified as CFI-004-2023/3, CFI-004-2023/4, and CFI-004-2023/5. The dispute, which has seen previous procedural interventions, including the [Zuzana Kapova v Miloslav Makovini [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural…
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural variation by consent (08 May 2023)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Zuzana Kapova against Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd. The case has been characterized by active case management, particularly regarding the defendants' challenge to the court's jurisdiction.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — Consent order regarding jurisdiction challenge deadlines (06 April 2023)
A procedural consent order formalizing a deadline extension for the defendants to contest the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts in a dispute involving Pharm Trade Holding.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural flexibility for litigants in person (30 March 2023)
The litigation arises from a dispute between the Claimant, Zuzana Kapova, and the Respondents, Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd. The core of the conflict involves allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and professional misconduct.
Zuzana Kapova v Miloslav Makovini [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural fairness for litigants in person (10 March 2023)
The litigation arises from a complex professional and personal relationship between the Claimant, Zuzana Kapova, and the First Defendant, Miloslav Makovini. The Claimant alleges that the First Defendant acted as her legal advisor in the UAE since 2018, providing professional guidance that led to…
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — Permission to appeal the discharge of a contempt order (19 October 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants leave to appeal the discharge of a contempt order, setting the stage for appellate review of the court's discretion in sanctioning asset dissipation.
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — Discharge of contempt order following escrow settlement (14 September 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance exercises its discretionary power to purge a contempt finding against a company director upon the full satisfaction of the underlying judgment debt via the Court’s escrow account.
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — Discharge of contempt order following escrow payment (05 September 2022)
The lawsuit between Gulf Wings FZE and A and K Trading Limited involved a protracted enforcement battle concerning significant financial liabilities. The specific dispute centered on the failure of the defendant to satisfy court-ordered obligations, leading to the issuance of a Contempt Order…
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — Contempt of court for asset dissipation (14 March 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance exercises its coercive powers to refer a director for criminal contempt proceedings following the unauthorized removal of a high-value aviation asset in defiance of a freezing order.
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — Disclosure and affidavit orders regarding corporate control (31 January 2022)
Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke mandates the disclosure of corporate registers and sworn evidence from Mr Ahmed Abouhashima to clarify the control structure of A and K Trading Limited.