Latest articles
SUNTECK LIFESTYLES v AL TAMIMI AND COMPANY [2021] DIFC CFI 048 — procedural extension for injunction discharge evidence (18 May 2021)
The litigation concerns a protracted dispute between the Claimant, Sunteck Lifestyles Limited, and the Defendants, Al Tamimi and Company Limited and Grand Valley General Trading LLC.
SUNTECK LIFESTYLES v AL TAMIMI AND COMPANY [2018] DIFC CFI 048 — Restraining the release of escrow documents (17 January 2018)
The dispute concerns the preservation of specific legal instruments held by the First Defendant, Al Tamimi and Company, under an Escrow Agreement dated 28 June 2015. The Claimant, Sunteck Lifestyles, sought to prevent the First Defendant from releasing these items to the Second Defendant, Grand…
SUNTECK LIFESTYLES v AL TAMIMI AND COMPANY [2018] DIFC CFI 048 — Costs allocation following inter partes hearing (10 January 2018)
The litigation in CFI 048/2017 involved Sunteck Lifestyles Limited as the Claimant, bringing proceedings against Al Tamimi and Company Limited as the First Defendant and Grand Valley General Trading LLC as the Second Defendant.
SUNTECK LIFESTYLES v AL TAMIMI AND COMPANY [2017] DIFC CFI 048 — Jurisdiction over escrow release injunctions (23 November 2017)
The dispute centered on an application by the Claimant, Sunteck Lifestyles Limited, to maintain an injunction preventing the First Defendant, Al Tamimi & Company Limited, from releasing documents held in escrow.
OAKLEY v OLIVER [2025] DIFC CFI 047 — Clarifying termination for cause during notice periods (16 July 2025)
The Court of First Instance clarifies that an employee’s notice period does not grant immunity from immediate termination for cause, setting aside an SCT judgment that incorrectly restricted the application of Article 63(1) of the DIFC Employment Law.
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — Procedural amendment to the agreed chronology filing (10 October 2023)
The litigation, initiated via a Part 7 Claim Form on 5 July 2022, involves a complex dispute between The CTB Finance Ltd and Dubai Insurance Co PSC. As the case progressed through multiple procedural stages—including the filing of a Re-Amended Defence without Counterclaim on 28 September 2023—the…
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — Procedural refinement of trial preparation and pleadings (05 October 2023)
The litigation between The CTB Finance and Dubai Insurance Co has been characterized by a series of procedural refinements, culminating in this order dated 5 October 2023. The Court, acting on the consent of the parties, adjusted the deadlines for the submission of trial bundles, the agreed…
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — Procedural amendment of trial preparation timelines (08 September 2023)
The litigation concerns a Part 7 claim initiated on 5 July 2022 by The CTB Finance against Dubai Insurance Co. While the underlying substantive merits involve complex issues surrounding trade credit insurance obligations, the current phase of the proceedings is strictly procedural.
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — Procedural refinement of expert evidence timelines (28 August 2023)
This consent order formalizes a revised procedural schedule for expert witness collaboration, specifically governing the deadlines for expert meetings and the production of a joint memorandum in the ongoing trade credit insurance dispute.
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — procedural adjustment for expert evidence (22 August 2023)
The litigation under case number CFI 047/2022 involves a claim brought by The CTB Finance against Dubai Insurance Co. While the substantive merits of the underlying commercial dispute remain confidential within the public record of this specific consent order, the matter has reached a stage…
CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — Procedural amendment to expert evidence deadlines (09 August 2023)
The litigation under case number CFI 047/2022 involves a commercial dispute between The CTB Finance Ltd and Dubai Insurance Co PSC. While the underlying substantive merits of the claim remain confidential within the broader case file, the matter has reached a stage of intensive evidentiary…
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — Procedural refinement of pleading deadlines (04 July 2023)
The litigation involves a dispute between The CTB Finance Ltd and Dubai Insurance Co PSC, currently pending before the DIFC Court of First Instance. The matter reached a juncture where the parties sought to refine the timeline for the exchange of amended pleadings, specifically regarding the…
CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — procedural variation of the litigation timetable (21 June 2023)
The litigation under case number CFI 047/2022 involves a commercial dispute between the Claimant, The CTB Finance Ltd, and the Defendant, Dubai Insurance Co PSC. While the substantive merits of the claim remain confidential within the court’s procedural records, the matter reached a stage where the…
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — Consent order formalizing trial preparation timeline (11 April 2023)
This consent order establishes a comprehensive procedural framework for the resolution of a trade credit insurance dispute, formalizing deadlines for disclosure, expert evidence, and trial preparation.
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — Consent order amending disclosure obligations (23 March 2023)
The dispute concerns the scope of disclosure required from the Claimant, The CTB Finance, regarding the Redfern Schedule submitted by the Defendant, Dubai Insurance Co. Following previous orders, the parties reached a consensus to narrow or clarify the specific requests for production.
CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — Consent order amending disclosure obligations (08 March 2023)
The dispute between CTB Finance and Dubai Insurance Co involves complex disclosure requirements, necessitating the use of a Redfern Schedule to manage the exchange of evidence. The Consent Order dated 8 March 2023 serves to clarify and amend the specific production obligations that were originally…
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — Amended disclosure order regarding Redfern Schedule production (24 February 2023)
This order clarifies the scope of document production obligations under RDC Part 28, specifically addressing the limits of party disclosure and the necessity of non-party applications in complex commercial litigation.
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2023] DIFC CFI 047 — Disclosure order regarding Redfern Schedule production (22 February 2023)
The litigation between The CTB Finance Ltd and Dubai Insurance Co PSC involves a complex commercial dispute where the parties reached an impasse regarding the scope of document disclosure.
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2022] DIFC CFI 047 — Procedural framework for trade credit insurance litigation (25 November 2022)
The litigation involves a claim brought by The CTB Finance against Dubai Insurance Co PSC, centered on the complexities of trade credit insurance. While the specific quantum of the claim is not detailed in the initial case management documentation, the nature of the dispute necessitates specialized…
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2022] DIFC CFI 047 — Procedural extension of time for pleadings (16 August 2022)
The litigation involves a claim brought by The CTB Finance Ltd against Dubai Insurance Co PSC. While the substantive merits of the underlying dispute remain to be fully articulated in the court record, the matter reached a procedural juncture in August 2022 regarding the formalization of the…
THE CTB FINANCE v DUBAI INSURANCE CO [2022] DIFC CFI 047 — Procedural variation via consent order (22 February 2022)
The lawsuit involves a commercial dispute between The CTB Finance and Dubai Insurance Co, centered on insurance obligations. The litigation reached a stage where the parties sought to modify the existing Case Management Order (CMO) originally issued by H.E.
EMIRATES REIT (CEIC) PLC v PASS HOLDCO [2021] DIFC CFI 047 — Default judgment for commercial debt recovery (06 June 2021)
The lawsuit centers on a commercial debt recovery claim initiated by Emirates Reit (CEIC) PLC against Pass Holdco Limited. The Claimant sought the recovery of a specified sum of money totaling AED 2,309,275.05.
STATE BANK OF INDIA v NMC HEALTHCARE [2026] DIFC CFI 047 — Dismissal of appeal against personal guarantee liability (18 February 2026)
The dispute centered on the enforcement of a personal guarantee provided by Mr. B.R. Shetty in favor of the State Bank of India (DIFC Branch). The claimant sought to recover funds following the default of NMC Healthcare LLC under a facility agreement.
STATE BANK OF INDIA v NMC HEALTHCARE [2025] DIFC CFI 047 — Summary assessment of costs following substantive judgment (22 October 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the limits of cost recovery, emphasizing that even where a defendant’s conduct is deemed a "gross waste of time," the claimant’s legal fees must remain reasonable, proportionate, and supported by contemporaneous time records.