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Rafid Gourmet v DIF Interior Decoration [2023] DIFC TCD 003: The High Cost of Procedural Finality in Construction Disputes
When the DIFC Court shuts the door on post-judgment evidence, practitioners must reckon with the absolute finality of perfected orders.
HATEM EL BAZ v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 002 — Procedural dismissal of interlocutory application (18 February 2009)
The dispute arose in the context of ongoing appellate proceedings where Hatem El Baz, acting as the Claimant/Respondent, sought an order from the Court of First Instance. While the specific nature of the relief sought in the 17 February 2009 application was not detailed in the final order, the…
HATEM EL BAZ v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 002 — Stay of execution pending appeal (09 February 2009)
The litigation between Hatem El Baz and Rasmala Investments Limited centered on the enforcement of a prior judicial order that had been issued on 11 January 2009. Following that initial determination by H.E.
GULF MERCHANT GROUP v ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK [2009] DIFC CFI 002 — Settlement and discontinuance of proceedings (30 July 2009)
The litigation initiated under case number CFI 002/2008 involved a commercial claim brought by Gulf Merchant Group Limited against Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC. While the specific underlying commercial grievance—whether related to banking facilities, credit agreements, or financial…
GULF MERCHANT GROUP v ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK [2008] DIFC CFI 002 — Consent Order (22 October 2008)
The Court of First Instance formalizes a procedural stay in the dispute between Gulf Merchant Group and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, utilizing RDC 27.7 to facilitate a potential settlement window.
NASHIR v NASIB [2024] DIFC CFI 001 — Debt recovery and interest assessment (09 October 2024)
The litigation concerned a straightforward debt recovery claim initiated by the Claimant, Nashir, against the Respondents, Nasib and Nasr. The claim was brought under a Loan Agreement dated 11 October 2021, seeking the recovery of a principal sum of USD 150,000.
IDBI BANK v SIMMTRONICS SEMICONDUCTORS [2023] DIFC CFI 001 — Default judgment for USD 10.1M debt recovery (24 May 2023)
The dispute centers on a significant debt recovery action initiated by IDBI Bank Limited against a multi-jurisdictional corporate entity and two individual guarantors. The respondents, Simmtronics Semiconductors Ltd FZE, Simmtronics Semiconductors PTE Ltd, Mr. Indrajit Sabharwal, and Mrs.
NBE v MOHAMED ELSAYED HAMED OMRAN [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Registrar order of discontinuance (08 November 2021)
The litigation involved NBE (DIFC) Limited as the Claimant and Mr Mohamed Elsayed Hamed Omran as the Defendant. While the specific underlying commercial cause of action remained private, the case had progressed through several procedural stages before its eventual termination.
NBE v MOHAMED ELSAYED HAMED OMRAN [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Procedural extension for alternative dispute resolution (20 October 2021)
The litigation involves NBE (DIFC) Limited as the Claimant and Mr Mohamed Elsayed Hamed Omran as the Defendant. While the specific underlying commercial cause of action remains private, the proceedings have been characterized by a series of procedural adjustments aimed at facilitating settlement…
NBE v MOHAMED ELSAYED HAMED OMRAN [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Agreed case management order for trial preparation (11 October 2021)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a comprehensive procedural roadmap for the resolution of the dispute between NBE (DIFC) Limited and Mr Mohamed Elsayed Hamed Omran, incorporating a mandatory stay for alternative dispute resolution.
NBE v MOHAMED ELSAYED HAMED OMRAN [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Refusal of immediate judgment (12 July 2021)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the threshold for immediate judgment in a dispute involving NBE (DIFC) Limited and Mr Mohamed Elsayed Hamed Omran.
NBE v MOHAMED ELSAYED HAMED OMRAN [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Procedural extension for immediate judgment response (09 May 2021)
The lawsuit involves a claim brought by NBE (DIFC) Limited against Mr. Mohamed Elsayed Hamed Omran. The matter reached a critical procedural juncture when the Claimant filed an Application for Immediate Judgment, identified as Application No. CFI-001-2021/1.
NBE v MOHAMED ELSAYED HAMED OMRAN [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Procedural extension via consent order (01 February 2021)
The litigation in CFI 001/2021 involves a claim brought by NBE (DIFC) Limited against the defendant, Mr Mohamed Elsayed Hamed Omran. While the underlying substantive merits of the claim—such as the specific nature of the financial or contractual breach—remain outside the scope of this procedural…
EMIRATES RETAKAFUL v TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Order of discontinuance (29 December 2021)
The litigation involved a commercial dispute between Emirates Retakaful Limited and Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C (c) concerning contractual obligations within the insurance and reinsurance sector.
EMIRATES RETAKAFUL v TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Consent order for stay of proceedings (11 October 2021)
The litigation between Emirates Retakaful Limited and Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C (c) concerns a complex insurance and reinsurance dispute that has been before the DIFC Courts since early 2020.
EMIRATES RETAKAFUL v TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Consent order for stay of proceedings (07 October 2021)
The litigation concerns a commercial dispute within the insurance and reinsurance sector, involving Emirates Retakaful Limited as the Claimant and Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C (c) as the Defendant.
EMIRATES RETAKAFUL v TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Consent order for stay of proceedings (01 July 2021)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute between Emirates Retakaful Limited and Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C (c), centered on insurance and reinsurance obligations.
EMIRATES RETAKAFUL v TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE [2020] DIFC CFI 001 — Adjournment of Case Management Conference (26 April 2021)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute between Emirates Retakaful Limited and Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C (c). While the underlying merits of the claim remain pending, the procedural timeline has been subject to multiple adjustments via consent orders.
EMIRATES RETAKAFUL v TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE [2020] DIFC CFI 001 — Adjournment of Case Management Conference (07 March 2021)
The litigation involves a dispute between Emirates Retakaful Limited and Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C (c), initiated under case number CFI 001/2020. While the underlying substantive claims remain subject to ongoing procedural management, the parties reached a…
EMIRATES RETAKAFUL v TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Adjournment of Case Management Conference (08 February 2021)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute between Emirates Retakaful Limited and Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C (c). While the substantive merits of the claim remain under judicial consideration, the case has been marked by a series of procedural stays and…
EMIRATES RETAKAFUL v TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE [2020] DIFC CFI 001 — Consent order formalizing jurisdiction and procedural timeline (03 November 2020)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute between Emirates Retakaful Limited and Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C (C) regarding insurance and reinsurance obligations.
EMIRATES RETAKAFUL v TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE [2020] DIFC CFI 001 — Extension of stay of proceedings (22 September 2020)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute between Emirates Retakaful Limited and Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C (C). While the underlying substantive claims remain confidential, the procedural history of the case indicates a significant jurisdictional contest.
EMIRATES RETAKAFUL v TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE [2020] DIFC CFI 001 — Consent order for stay of proceedings (08 September 2020)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute between Emirates Retakaful Limited and Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C (c). While the underlying substantive claims remain subject to ongoing procedural developments, the case is currently defined by a significant…
EMIRATES RETAKAFUL v TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE [2020] DIFC CFI 001 — Consent order extending stay of proceedings (22 July 2020)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute between Emirates Retakaful Limited and Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C (C). While the underlying merits of the claim remain confidential, the procedural posture of the case centers on a challenge to the DIFC Court’s…