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DEYAAR DEVELOPMENT v TAALEEM & NATIONAL BONDS CORPORATION [2015] DIFC CA 010 — Appeal regarding recurring Murabaha profit charges (18 August 2016)
The dispute originated from a tripartite arrangement involving the Sky Gardens Tower, where Taaleem P.J.S.C. sought to transfer its interest to Deyaar Development P.J.S.C. The financing for Taaleem’s initial investment was provided by National Bonds Corporation P.J.S.C. (NBC).
GFH Capital v David Lawrence Haigh [2017] DIFC CA 002 — Setting aside Immediate Judgment in complex fraud litigation (23 November 2017)
The dispute centers on allegations of fraud and dishonesty brought by GFH Capital Limited against its former employee, David Lawrence Haigh. The claimant sought an Immediate Judgment—a summary disposal of the case—based on evidence of fraudulent transactions allegedly orchestrated by Haigh.
DAG & COMPANY INTERNATIONAL v DAGNY [2013] DIFC CA 001 — Appellate affirmation of employment bonus and salary entitlements (21 August 2014)
The DIFC Court of Appeal clarifies the interplay between guaranteed minimum bonus provisions and the condition of continuing employment within discretionary bonus schemes.
DAG & COMPANY INTERNATIONAL v DAGNY [2013] DIFC CA 001 — Employment bonus entitlement and restitution of overpayment (10 August 2013)
The litigation arose from the termination of an employment contract between an investment bank, DAG & Company International, and its former employee, Dagny. The employee initiated proceedings to recover outstanding remuneration, specifically targeting salary, bonus, and gratuity payments for the…
DNB BANK ASA v GULF EYADAH CORPORATION [2015] DIFC CA 007 — The Conduit Jurisdiction Doctrine (25 February 2016)
The Court of Appeal confirms that the DIFC Courts serve as a conduit jurisdiction for the enforcement of foreign money judgments, establishing that such judgments, once recognized, become independent local judgments enforceable in the Dubai Courts.
DIFC Investments v Mohammed Akbar Mohammed Zia [2017] CA 005 — Strict enforcement of payment deadlines in real estate contracts (10 January 2018)
The litigation concerned a failed real estate transaction involving 72 separate contracts for the sale of properties. The Respondent, DIFC Investments LLC, sought a judicial declaration that these contracts were validly terminated following the Appellant’s failure to pay the purchase price by the…
DAS Real Estate v First Abu Dhabi Bank [2018] DIFC CA 007 — Appellate affirmation of lender termination rights (12 April 2018)
The dispute centered on the validity of a termination notice issued by the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (now First Abu Dhabi Bank) on 21 May 2015 regarding a hotel development project on the Palm Jumeirah.
DAMAC Park Towers Company Limited v Youssef Issa Ward [2015] DIFC CA 006 — Commercial interpretation of real estate payment obligations (14 December 2015)
The Court of Appeal clarifies the primacy of commercial efficacy in contract interpretation, overturning a lower court ruling that had penalized a developer for terminating a reservation agreement following a purchaser's failure to meet payment schedules.
CREDIT SUISSE v ASHOK KUMAR GOEL [2020] DIFC CA 008 — Interim relief and the threshold for jurisdictional disputes (04 October 2020)
The litigation arose from an urgent application by Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Limited for a Worldwide Freezing Order (WFO) against four respondents: Ashok Kumar Goel, Sudhir Goyel, Manan Goel, and Prerit Goel.
CORINTH PIPEWORKS SA v BARCLAYS BANK PLC [2011] DIFC CA 002 — Clarifying the scope of DIFC Court jurisdiction over foreign entities (22 January 2012)
The dispute centered on a claim for US$24 million brought by Corinth Pipeworks SA, a Greek company, against Barclays Bank PLC. The claimant alleged that it suffered significant financial loss due to deceit, unlawful conspiracy, and negligence involving representations made by an employee at the…
CARMON REESTRUTURA-ENGENHARIA E SERVIÇOS TÉCNIOS E v ANTONIO JOAO CATETE LOPES CUENDA [2024] DIFC CA 003 — Appellate clarification on WFO jurisdiction in support of foreign proceedings (26 November 2024)
The Court of Appeal clarifies the jurisdictional threshold for granting Worldwide Freezing Orders (WFOs) in the DIFC in aid of foreign litigation, revisiting the restrictive precedent set in Sandra Holding.
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2023] DIFC CA 016 — Correction of judgment and finality of costs (24 May 2023)
The dispute between Panther Real Estate Development and Modern Executive Systems Contracting (MESC) reached the Court of Appeal following a construction contract disagreement. After the Court of Appeal issued its primary judgment on 12 May 2023, the parties identified discrepancies between the…
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2023] DIFC CA 016 — Procedural management of appellate amendments (03 March 2023)
The dispute centers on a construction-related appeal where the Appellant, Modern Executive Systems Contracting, sought to expand the scope of its challenge against the Respondent, Panther Real Estate Development.
NAEL v NIAMH [2025] DIFC CA 015 — Immediate assessment of costs and disclosure of interest rates (14 March 2025)
The dispute concerns the enforcement of an arbitral award and the subsequent procedural challenges initiated by Niamh, a banking entity, against Nael. Following the dismissal of Niamh’s appeal on 9 January 2025, the Court of Appeal moved to finalize the financial obligations of the parties,…
HORIZON ENERGY v AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Constitutional challenge to DIFC jurisdiction dismissed (12 October 2023)
The Court of Appeal confirms the constitutional validity of the DIFC’s jurisdictional framework, dismissing a late-stage attempt to refer the matter to the Union Supreme Court.
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v HORIZON ENERGY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Procedural extension for appeal bundle filing (10 January 2023)
The litigation originates from a jurisdictional challenge initiated by Horizon Energy LLC against Al Buhaira National Insurance Company (ABNIC). The dispute centers on the First Defendant’s attempt to set aside the Claim Form and service of proceedings, or alternatively, to strike out ABNIC’s…
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v HORIZON ENERGY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Procedural extension for evidence in reply (20 June 2023)
The litigation involves an appeal brought before the DIFC Court of Appeal, identified as CA 015/2022, pitting Al Buhaira National Insurance Company against Horizon Energy LLC and Al Buhaira International Shipping Inc.
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v HORIZON ENERGY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Procedural extension for evidence filing (01 June 2023)
This litigation concerns an appeal brought before the DIFC Court of Appeal, involving Al Buhaira National Insurance Company as the Claimant and Horizon Energy LLC alongside Al Buhaira International Shipping Inc as the Defendants.
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v HORIZON ENERGY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Procedural timeline management for second appeal applications (23 January 2023)
The litigation concerns a jurisdictional challenge initiated by Horizon Energy LLC, the First Defendant, against Al Buhaira National Insurance Company (ABNIC). The dispute originated in the Court of First Instance, where Horizon Energy sought to set aside the Claim Form and its service, or…
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v HORIZON ENERGY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Procedural management of appellate submissions (13 January 2023)
A procedural Consent Order issued by the DIFC Court of Appeal governing the exchange of supplemental written submissions in a complex jurisdictional dispute.
R.E. LEE INTERNATIONAL v IMRAN KHAN [2024] DIFC CA 013 — Consent order regarding document production deadlines (01 November 2024)
The dispute concerns the ongoing litigation between R.E. LEE INTERNATIONAL (MIDDLE EAST) LIMITED and R.E. LEE INTERNATIONAL (CAYMAN) LIMITED (the Claimants) and IMRAN KHAN (the Defendant).
IGPL GENERAL TRADING v HORTIN HOLDINGS [2021] DIFC CA 013 — Procedural extension of appellate timelines (20 December 2021)
The Court of Appeal formalizes a procedural adjustment to the appellate timeline, granting parties additional time to prepare for the substantive hearing of the appeal.
IGPL GENERAL TRADING v HORTIN HOLDINGS [2023] DIFC CA 013 — Interim payment on account of costs (20 November 2023)
The dispute arises from the protracted litigation history between IGPL General Trading LLC and the Respondents, Hortin Holdings Limited, Lodge Hill Limited, and Westdene Investment Limited.
VEGIE BAR v EMIRATES NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAI PROPERTIES [2017] DIFC CA 013 — procedural directions regarding witness attendance and document production (05 March 2017)
Vegie Bar LLC filed an application seeking the production of critical documentation to support its position in the appeal against Emirates National Bank of Dubai Properties. The claimant specifically requested an Excel spreadsheet that accompanied a letter of offer dated 18 December 2011, which…