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AIG INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED v QATAR INSURANCE CO. [2022] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural extension for insurance litigation (10 May 2022)
The litigation involves a complex multi-party claim initiated by AIG International Group UK Limited (as Transferee of AIG Europe Limited), Markel Syndicate Management Limited, Talbot Underwriting Limited, and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Ltd against Qatar Insurance Co.
AIG INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED v QATAR INSURANCE CO. [2022] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural timeline adjustment via consent (28 April 2022)
This order formalizes a procedural variation in a multi-claimant insurance dispute, extending the deadline for the defendant’s reply evidence.
AIG INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED v QATAR INSURANCE CO. [2022] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural amendment of insurance claim (29 March 2022)
The dispute centers on a multi-party insurance claim initiated by AIG International Group UK Limited (acting as transferee of AIG Europe Limited), Markel Syndicate Management Limited, Talbot Underwriting Limited, and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Ltd.
AIG INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED v QATAR INSURANCE CO. [2022] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural scheduling for insurance litigation (23 March 2022)
The litigation involves a complex insurance claim initiated by four major underwriters—AIG International Group UK Limited (acting as transferee of AIG Europe Limited), Markel Syndicate Management Limited, Talbot Underwriting Limited, and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Ltd—against Qatar…
HEIDRICK & STRUGGLE v MICHAEL MORCOS [2021] DIFC CFI 003 — Final resolution via confidential settlement (09 February 2021)
The litigation involved Heidrick & Struggle (Middle East) Limited and Michael Morcos, centering on a legal conflict that reached the DIFC Court of First Instance in early 2021. While the specific underlying causes of action—such as breach of contract, restrictive covenants, or employment-related…
HEIDRICK & STRUGGLE v MICHAEL MORCOS [2021] DIFC CFI 003 — Adjournment of interim injunction proceedings (04 February 2021)
The litigation concerns a claim brought by Heidrick & Struggle (Middle East) Limited against its former employee, Michael Morcos. While the specific underlying merits of the claim remain subject to ongoing proceedings, the dispute centers on the Claimant’s pursuit of an interim injunction, a common…
HEIDRICK & STRUGGLE v MICHAEL MORCOS [2021] DIFC CFI 003 — Adjournment of interim injunction proceedings (28 January 2021)
The litigation involves a high-stakes employment-related dispute between Heidrick & Struggle (Middle East) Limited and Michael Morcos. The Claimant, a prominent executive search and leadership consulting firm, initiated proceedings under CFI 003/2021 to seek an interim injunction against the…
HEIDRICK & STRUGGLE v MICHAEL MORCOS [2021] DIFC CFI 003 — Abridging procedural timelines for urgent interim injunctions (18 January 2021)
The dispute involves an application for an interim injunction filed by the Claimant, Heidrick & Struggle (Middle East) Limited, against the Defendant, Michael Morcos. While the underlying substantive claims are not detailed in this procedural order, the filing of an interim injunction application…
IDBI BANK v PRINTER AND STATIONARY INDUSTRIES [2022] DIFC CFI 003 — Default judgment for USD 3.4 million debt recovery (16 September 2022)
The lawsuit concerns a significant debt recovery action initiated by IDBI Bank Limited against a group of five defendants: Printer and Stationary Industries LLC, Union Emirates Printing & Publishing- F.Z.C, Royal Printing Press LLC, and two individuals, Shijin Mathew and Mathew Scaria Vadhyanath.
IDBI BANK v PRINTER AND STATIONARY INDUSTRIES [2022] DIFC CFI 003 — Alternative service via publication and email (11 January 2022)
IDBI Bank Limited initiated this application to overcome procedural hurdles in serving the Claim Form upon the five named defendants: Printer and Stationary Industries LLC, Union Emirates Printing & Publishing- F.Z.C, Royal Printing Press LLC, Shijin Mathew, and Mathew Scaria Vadhyanath.
IDBI BANK v PRINTER AND STATIONARY INDUSTRIES [2021] DIFC CFI 003 — Extension of time for service of proceedings (06 May 2021)
The litigation involves a complex multi-party dispute initiated by IDBI Bank Limited against five distinct respondents: Printer and Stationary Industries LLC, Union Emirates Printing & Publishing- F.Z.C, Royal Printing Press LLC, Shijin Mathew, and Mathew Scaria Vadhyanath.
IDBI BANK v PRINTER AND STATIONARY INDUSTRIES [2020] DIFC CFI 003 — procedural extension and alternative service (31 May 2020)
IDBI Bank Limited initiated proceedings under CFI 003/2020 against a group of corporate and individual defendants, including Printer and Stationary Industries LLC, Union Emirates Printing & Publishing- F.Z.C, Royal Printing Press LLC, Shijin Mathew, and Mathew Scaria Vadhyanath.
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION v WINTERCAP SA [2020] DIFC CFI 003 — Variation of freezing order for asset re-materialisation (20 December 2020)
The First Notice Party, Prometheus Capital Finance Limited, sought a variation of the Continuing Freezing Order originally issued by H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi on March 4, 2019.
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION v WINTERCAP SA [2019] DIFC CFI 003 — Continuation of interim freezing order pending service and representation (03 February 2019)
The lawsuit involves an application by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to freeze assets held within the jurisdiction of the Dubai International Financial Centre.
ALISTAIR JAMES COMPANY v SAKSON DRILLING & OIL SERVICES [2017] DIFC CFI 003 — Compelling document production via Redfern Schedule (26 July 2017)
The dispute centers on a request for document production initiated by the Claimant, Alistair James Company, against the Defendant, Sakson Drilling & Oil Services. Following a Case Management Order issued on 1 May 2017, the parties were governed by the standard procedural requirements for discovery…
ALISTAIR JAMES COMPANY v SAKSON DRILLING AND OIL SERVICES [2017] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural framework for commercial dispute resolution (01 May 2017)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute between Alistair James Company Limited and Sakson Drilling and Oil Services DMCC. While the specific underlying contractual or tortious claims are not detailed in this procedural order, the matter is categorized under the Commercial practice area and…
CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES v ROWDHAT NEAMA TRANSPORTING & GENERAL CONTRACTING [2020] DIFC CFI 003 — Service by publication for default judgment enforcement (12 November 2020)
The dispute centers on a defaulted loan agreement between Caterpillar Financial Services (Dubai) Limited and the defendants, Rowdhat Neama Transporting & General Contracting Establishment and Ali Abdalla Nasir Abdalla Bukallah Loutah.
CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES v ROWDHAT NEAMA TRANSPORTING & GENERAL CONTRACTING ESTABLISHMENT [2020] DIFC CFI 003 — Amended Default Judgment for loan recovery (07 January 2020)
The dispute centered on the recovery of a significant outstanding loan balance and the enforcement of security interests under a credit facility agreement. Caterpillar Financial Services (Dubai) Limited initiated proceedings against Rowdhat Neama Transporting & General Contracting Establishment as…
LIMESTONE RESIDENTIAL BODY CORPORATE v UNION PROPERTIES [2015] DIFC CFI 003 — Order of Discontinuance (01 June 2015)
The dispute centered on the legal relationship between the Limestone Residential Body Corporate and Union Properties PJSC, a major developer operating within the Dubai real estate sector.
SUHAIL RAZA BADAMI v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2015] DIFC CFI 003 — Order of Discontinuance (12 April 2015)
The litigation, which had been active since early 2013, reached its conclusion through a formal Order of Discontinuance issued by the DIFC Court of First Instance. The dispute, centered on real estate investment obligations, had previously undergone extensive case management and document production…
SUHAIL REZA BADAMI v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2014] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural management of late-stage amendments and trial adjournments (26 March 2014)
The litigation between Suhail Reza Badami and Daman Real Estate Capital Partners centers on a high-stakes real estate dispute involving a Sale and Purchase Agreement. As the trial approached, the proceedings were interrupted by a tactical collision of applications: the Defendant sought to re-amend…
SUHAIL REZA BADAMI v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural amendment of particulars of claim (21 October 2013)
The litigation involves a dispute between Suhail Reza Badami (the Claimant) and Daman Real Estate Capital Partners Limited (the Defendant) concerning the scope of the Claimant’s pleadings.
SUHAIL REZA BADAMI v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural adjustment of expert evidence timelines (26 September 2013)
The dispute between Suhail Reza Badami and Daman Real Estate Capital Partners Limited concerns a real estate matter currently before the DIFC Court of First Instance. The claimant, Suhail Reza Badami, initiated an application on 16 September 2013, identified as CFI 003-2013/1, seeking a formal…
SUHAIL RAZA BADAMI v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 003 — Document production and disclosure obligations (25 June 2013)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the threshold for document production, emphasizing the necessity of demonstrating specific relevance and materiality under the Rules of the DIFC Courts.