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VISION CONSTRUCTION v BANQUE MISR UAE [2023] DIFC CFI 049 — Procedural roadmap for construction litigation (15 March 2023)
The lawsuit involves a commercial dispute between Vision Construction LLC and Banque Misr UAE, currently pending before the DIFC Court of First Instance. While the specific underlying causes of action remain subject to the ongoing exchange of pleadings, the matter is categorized under the…
SIDRA v IRSHAAD OSMAN EBRAHIM [2019] DIFC CFI 049 — Order of Discontinuance (16 September 2019)
The litigation between Sidra LLC and Irshaad Osman Ebrahim concluded through the filing of a Notice of Discontinuance. Under the Rules of the DIFC Courts (RDC), a claimant possesses the procedural right to withdraw a claim, effectively ending the court’s active oversight of the dispute.
HUNKEMÖLLER INTERNATIONAL B.V. v HASSAN MOHAMED JAWAD & SONS [2019] DIFC CFI 049 — Default judgment for commercial debt (22 January 2019)
The lawsuit concerns a commercial debt claim brought by Hunkemöller International B.V. against Hassan Mohamed Jawad & Sons BSC. The claimant sought recovery of a specified sum of money, totaling USD 925,454.00, arising from a contractual relationship between the parties.
GULF PETROCHEM FZC v PETROCHINA INTERNATIONAL [2023] DIFC CFI 048 — Default judgment set aside for invalid service (23 November 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the strict requirements for service of process and the jurisdictional limits of the Court in a dispute involving international oil trading and testing services.
GULF PETROCHEM FZ v PETROCHINA INTERNATIONAL [2023] DIFC CFI 048 — Refusal of permission to appeal stay of enforcement (19 October 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the breadth of case management powers under RDC 1.6, affirming that procedural stays of enforcement may be granted across related files to preserve the status quo pending substantive set-aside applications.
GULF PETROCHEM FZ v PETROCHINA INTERNATIONAL [2023] DIFC CFI 048 — Stay of enforcement pending set aside application (19 September 2023)
The dispute arises from the underlying proceedings in CFI 048/2023, where the Claimant, Gulf Petrochem FZ LLC, obtained a default judgment against a multi-party group of respondents on 9 August 2023.
GULF PETROCHEM FZ v PETROCHINA INTERNATIONAL [2023] DIFC CFI 048 — Default judgment for USD 10.5 million (09 August 2023)
The lawsuit initiated by Gulf Petrochem FZ LLC centers on a substantial commercial debt recovery, with the Claimant seeking a total of USD 10,553,253.29 from four distinct Respondents: Petrochina International (Middle East) Company Limited, Petrochina International (Singapore) PTE Ltd, Intertek…
EMIRATES REIT (CEIC) PLC v ROYAL VISION CAPITAL [2021] DIFC CFI 048 — Default judgment for AED 1.9 million (01 July 2021)
The lawsuit concerns a significant financial claim initiated by Emirates Reit (CEIC) PLC against four respondents: Royal Vision Capital (DIFC) Limited, Royal Vision Asset Management Limited, Matjaz Zadravec, and Stefan Frieb.
ICICI BANK LIMITED v GULF TECHNICAL COMMERCIAL PRINTING PRESS [2021] DIFC CFI 048 — Service of Default Judgment by publication (20 April 2021)
The litigation involves a banking dispute where ICICI Bank Limited (DIFC Branch) sought to enforce a Default Judgment against a complex array of respondents. The defendants include Gulf Technical Commercial Printing Press (a sole proprietorship represented by Mr.
ICICI BANK LIMITED v GULF TECHNICAL COMMERCIAL PRINTING PRESS [2021] DIFC CFI 048 — Default judgment for USD 6.7M debt recovery (04 March 2021)
The lawsuit centered on a substantial debt recovery claim initiated by ICICI Bank Limited (DIFC Branch) against a group of five defendants, including Gulf Technical Commercial Printing Press (a sole proprietorship) and several individual guarantors and corporate entities.
ICICI BANK LIMITED v GULF TECHNICAL COMMERCIAL PRINTING PRESS [2020] DIFC CFI 048 — Service by publication order (09 December 2020)
ICICI Bank Limited (DIFC Branch) initiated proceedings under claim number CFI 048/2020 against a complex group of defendants, including Gulf Technical Commercial Printing Press (a sole proprietorship represented by Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed Ali Abdouli Zarooni), three individual defendants (Mr.
ICICI BANK LIMITED v GULF TECHNICAL COMMERCIAL PRINTING PRESS [2020] DIFC CFI 048 — extension of time for service of claim form (15 October 2020)
ICICI Bank Limited (DIFC Branch) initiated this application to prevent the expiration of its claim form and particulars of claim against five distinct defendants: Gulf Technical Commercial Printing Press (a sole proprietorship), three individual defendants (Vasudev Narsingdass Lilaramani, Ramesh…
ANNA WATERHOUSE v DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY [2020] DIFC CFI 048 — Assessment of costs following detailed hearing (13 August 2020)
The dispute centered on the assessment of the Defendant’s Bill of Costs following the underlying proceedings in CFI 048/2019. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) sought recovery of its legal costs, which were challenged by the Claimant, Anna Waterhouse, through her Points of Dispute filed…
ANNA WATERHOUSE v THE DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY [2020] DIFC CFI 048 — Assessment of costs following detailed hearing (27 July 2020)
The litigation centered on the assessment of the Defendant’s costs following the underlying proceedings in CFI 048/2019. After the Defendant, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), filed a Notice of Commencement of Assessment of Bills of Costs on 3 February 2020, the Claimant, Anna…
ANNA WATERHOUSE v THE DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY [2019] DIFC CFI 048 — Adjournment and procedural fairness in regulatory appeals (19 December 2019)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the stringent evidentiary standards required for medical-based adjournment applications, affirming the Court’s discretion to determine permission to appeal on paper when oral advocacy offers no further utility.
ANNA WATERHOUSE v DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY [2019] DIFC CFI 048 — Refusal of leave to appeal FMT regulatory findings (12 December 2019)
The litigation centered on an appeal against a decision by the Financial Markets Tribunal (FMT) concerning Anna Waterhouse’s conduct while serving as the Head of Compliance and Head of Legal for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at Deutsche Bank.
SKATTEFORVALTNINGEN v ELYSIUM GLOBAL [2024] DIFC CFI 048 — Procedural timeline for variation of Freezing Order (07 March 2024)
The litigation involves a high-stakes asset recovery effort initiated by Skatteforvaltningen (the Danish Customs and Tax Administration) against Elysium Global (Dubai) Limited and Elysium Properties Limited.
SKATTEFORVALTNINGEN v ELYSIUM GLOBAL [2024] DIFC CFI 048 — Procedural scheduling for variation of freezing order (05 March 2024)
The litigation involves a high-stakes cross-border asset recovery claim brought by the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (SKAT) against Elysium Global (Dubai) Limited and Elysium Properties Limited.
SKATTEFORVALTNINGEN v ELYSIUM GLOBAL [2024] DIFC CFI 048 — Procedural extension for evidence filing in ongoing asset recovery litigation (22 February 2024)
The litigation involves a high-stakes asset recovery claim brought by the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (SKAT) against Elysium Global (Dubai) Limited and Elysium Properties Limited.
SKATTEFORVALTNINGEN v ELYSIUM GLOBAL [2024] DIFC CFI 048 — Procedural extension for evidence in ongoing asset recovery litigation (20 February 2024)
The litigation involves a high-stakes claim brought by the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (SKAT) against Elysium Global (Dubai) Limited and Elysium Properties Limited. The core of the dispute centers on allegations of a multi-billion dollar tax refund fraud scheme, which SKAT contends…
SKATTEFORVALTNINGEN v ELYSIUM GLOBAL [2024] DIFC CFI 048 — Procedural extension for evidence filing in ongoing asset recovery litigation (15 February 2024)
The dispute stems from a multi-billion dollar claim brought by the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (SKAT) against various entities, including Elysium Global (Dubai) Limited and Elysium Properties Limited, alleging a sophisticated tax refund fraud scheme.
SKATTEFORVALTNINGEN v ELYSIUM GLOBAL [2024] DIFC CFI 048 — Procedural consent order for variation of freezing injunction (29 January 2024)
The litigation involves a high-stakes asset recovery claim brought by Skatteforvaltningen (the Danish Customs and Tax Administration) against Elysium Global (Dubai) Limited and Elysium Properties Limited.
SKATTEFORVALTNINGEN v ELYSIUM GLOBAL [2024] DIFC CFI 048 — Procedural extension for responsive evidence in ongoing tax-related freezing order dispute (15 January 2024)
The litigation, which has spanned several years, involves complex allegations of tax fraud and asset recovery initiated by the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (SKAT) against Elysium Global (Dubai) Limited and Elysium Properties Limited.
SKATTEFORVALTNINGEN v ELYSIUM GLOBAL [2022] DIFC CFI 048 — Amendment of bank account disbursement protocols (13 January 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a consent order modifying the distribution of frozen assets to satisfy specific corporate liabilities and international legal disbursement obligations.