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TVM CAPITAL HEALTHCARE PARTNERS v ALI AKBAR HASHEMI [2014] DIFC CFI 045 — procedural extension for appellate filings (04 June 2014)
This order addresses the procedural requirements for extending the deadline to file an appeal notice against a judgment delivered by the Court of First Instance.
TVM Capital Healthcare Partners v Ali Akbar Hashemi [2012] DIFC CFI 045 — Breach of confidentiality and Wrotham Park damages (22 May 2014)
The dispute arose from investment discussions between TVM Capital Healthcare Partners Limited and Mr. Ali Akbar Hashemi regarding the potential acquisition of ProVita International Medical Centre, a specialized healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi.
TVM CAPITAL MENA v ALI AKBAR HASHEMI [2014] DIFC CFI 045 — Withdrawal of interlocutory application during trial (26 March 2014)
This order formalizes the dismissal of a contested interlocutory application following its mid-trial withdrawal by the Defendant, clarifying the procedural treatment of associated costs.
TVM CAPITAL MENA v ALI AKBAR HASHEMI [2014] DIFC CFI 045 — enforcing disclosure obligations (10 February 2014)
The dispute centers on the adequacy of the Defendant’s compliance with standard disclosure obligations within the ongoing litigation of CFI 045/2012. TVM Capital Mena Limited sought judicial intervention after the Defendant, Ali Akbar Hashemi, failed to provide a transparent account of his document…
TVM CAPITAL MENA v ALI AKBAR HASHEMI [2013] DIFC CFI 045 — Production Order regarding Redfern Schedule disclosure (03 December 2013)
The dispute centers on the Claimant’s, TVM Capital MENA Limited, attempt to compel the Defendant, Ali Akbar Hashemi, to fulfill his disclosure obligations during the pre-trial phase of the litigation.
TVM CAPITAL MENA v ALI AKBAR HASHEMI [2013] DIFC CFI 045 — Procedural resolution of default judgment dispute (18 June 2013)
The litigation between TVM Capital MENA Limited and Ali Akbar Hashemi reached a critical juncture in May 2013 when the Claimant filed a request for Default Judgment. This filing followed an earlier attempt at service that had become the subject of contention between the parties.
PERRIDON HOLDINGS v RAFIQ GHASSAN RAFIQ SHABIB [2024] DIFC CFI 044 — Discontinuance and cost allocation (14 November 2024)
The litigation originated from a Part 7 Claim Form filed by Perridon Holdings Limited on 26 June 2023. The proceedings were initially marked by a Default Judgment issued by H.E. Nassir Al Nasser on 9 August 2023.
PERRIDON HOLDINGS v RAFIQ GHASSAN RAFIQ SHABIB [2024] DIFC CFI 044 — Case Management Order (03 July 2024)
The dispute, currently pending before the DIFC Court of First Instance, involves a structured exchange of evidence governed by the Rules of the DIFC Courts (RDC). To ensure transparency and facilitate the resolution of the underlying claims, the Court has mandated a rigorous disclosure process.
PERRIDON HOLDINGS v RAFIQ GHASSAN RAFIQ SHABIB [2023] DIFC CFI 044 — Setting aside default judgment and procedural compliance (08 November 2023)
The dispute between Perridon Holdings Limited and Rafiq Ghassan Rafiq Shabib centers on the procedural validity of a Default Judgment previously entered by the Court. On 9 August 2023, H.E. Justice Nassir Al Nasser issued a Default Judgment against the Defendant, Rafiq Ghassan Rafiq Shabib.
PERRIDON HOLDINGS v RAFIQ GHASSAN RAFIQ SHABIB [2023] DIFC CFI 044 — Default judgment for AED 8.1 million (09 August 2023)
The litigation centers on a substantial financial dispute between Perridon Holdings Limited and the defendant, Rafiq Ghassan Rafiq Shabib. The claimant sought recovery of a specified sum of money, which the court ultimately validated through the default judgment process.
LUFITHI v LARTIES [2022] DIFC CFI 044 — Employment appeal regarding equity misrepresentation and contractual entitlements (15 November 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance affirms the high evidentiary threshold for overturning Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) judgments, upholding findings on employment start dates and equity-based damages.
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2024] DIFC CFI 044 — Final resolution of costs via consent order (26 November 2024)
The litigation between Mr Shiraz Mahmood and Standard Chartered Bank DIFC originated as a complex banking dispute that spanned several years within the DIFC Court of First Instance. Following the substantive judgment handed down by Chief Justice Wayne Martin on 1 October 2024, the parties were left…
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2024] DIFC CFI 044 — Procedural extension for statement of costs (12 November 2024)
The dispute concerns the administrative timeline for the recovery of legal costs following the conclusion of the substantive proceedings in CFI 044/2021. Following the judgment handed down by Chief Justice Wayne Martin on 1 October 2024, the parties entered into a series of procedural agreements to…
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2024] DIFC CFI 044 — Consent order for costs assessment (21 October 2024)
The litigation in CFI 044/2021 involved a banking dispute between the Claimant, Mr Shiraz Mahmood, and the Defendant, Standard Chartered Bank DIFC. Following the substantive judgment handed down by Chief Justice Wayne Martin on 1 October 2024, the parties were required to resolve the outstanding…
MR SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK DIFC [2021] DIFC CFI 044 — Employment discrimination and victimisation claims dismissed (01 October 2024)
Mr Shiraz Mahmood initiated proceedings against Standard Chartered Bank DIFC, alleging that his tenure as the Global Head of Compliance for Global Islamic Banking was marred by systemic discrimination and victimisation.
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2024] DIFC CFI 044 — Procedural finalization of closing submissions (22 April 2024)
The litigation involves a civil claim brought by Shiraz Mahmood against Standard Chartered Bank, a matter that has been active within the DIFC Court of First Instance since 2021. While the specific underlying cause of action—typically involving complex banking relationships or financial services…
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK DIFC [2024] DIFC CFI 044 — Sequestration of witnesses to prevent collusion (22 February 2024)
The DIFC Court of First Instance has affirmed its robust case management powers by ordering the sequestration of witnesses in an employment discrimination dispute to preserve the integrity of credibility assessments.
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2023] DIFC CFI 044 — procedural timeline adjustment (02 November 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a recurring procedural adjustment in the ongoing litigation between Shiraz Mahmood and Standard Chartered Bank, extending the deadline for the exchange of witness evidence.
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2023] DIFC CFI 044 — procedural recalibration of the case management timeline (30 August 2023)
The litigation between Shiraz Mahmood and Standard Chartered Bank, registered under CFI 044/2021, represents a complex banking dispute that has required extensive judicial oversight regarding the management of evidence and trial preparation.
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK DIFC [2023] DIFC CFI 044 — Document production and the overriding objective (05 July 2023)
This order addresses the failure of parties to engage in collaborative document production, emphasizing that the DIFC Court will not tolerate the use of judicial resources to resolve excessive, adversarial discovery disputes.
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2023] DIFC CFI 044 — Consent order for document production timetable (02 June 2023)
The litigation concerns a procedural impasse regarding the scope of disclosure between the Claimant, Shiraz Mahmood, and the Defendant, Standard Chartered Bank. The dispute centers on the Claimant’s application for a document production order, which was formally filed on 19 May 2023.
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2023] DIFC CFI 044 — procedural adjustment of document production timelines (26 April 2023)
This consent order formalizes a critical extension for document production applications in the ongoing banking litigation between Shiraz Mahmood and Standard Chartered Bank.
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2023] DIFC CFI 044 — procedural recalibration of document production timelines (24 March 2023)
The litigation between Shiraz Mahmood and Standard Chartered Bank involves complex document production requirements typical of high-stakes banking disputes within the DIFC. As the case progressed, the parties identified that the original timelines established in the Case Management Order (CMO)…
SHIRAZ MAHMOOD v STANDARD CHARTERED BANK [2023] DIFC CFI 044 — Procedural adjustment via consent order (26 January 2023)
The litigation under case number CFI 044/2021 involves a claim brought by Shiraz Mahmood against Standard Chartered Bank. While the substantive merits of the underlying banking dispute remain subject to ongoing proceedings, the matter has reached a stage where strict adherence to procedural…