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AHMED ZAKI BEYDOUN v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2013] DIFC CFI 032 — Procedural dismissal of default judgment application (07 January 2013)
The dispute centers on a procedural application for default judgment initiated by the Claimant, Ahmed Zaki Beydoun, against Daman Real Estate Capital Partners Limited and another. The Claimant sought to secure a judgment in default of a defence, having filed his request on 30 December 2012.
RISC MENA v DAVID JOHN WATERS [2010] DIFC CFI 032 — Procedural consolidation and stay of proceedings (14 January 2010)
This order addresses the procedural management of overlapping litigation between RISC MENA and David John Waters, resulting in the consolidation of CFI 32/2009 into CFI 31/2009 to ensure judicial efficiency.
HIS EXCELLENCY HAMAD SUHAIL AL KHAILI v BNP PARIBAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT [2022] DIFC CFI 031 — Refusal of permission to appeal and indemnity costs (01 March 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance reinforces strict procedural compliance and the high threshold for admitting fresh evidence in appellate proceedings, penalizing meritless applications with indemnity costs.
HIS EXCELLENCY HAMAD SUHAIL AL KHAILI v BNP PARIBAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT [2021] DIFC CFI 031 — Immediate judgment for unauthorized investment claims (15 December 2021)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s allegation that the Defendant executed investment and currency conversion instructions without proper authorization. The Claimant contended that the Defendant, acting as his wealth management provider, exceeded its mandate by facilitating investments in two…
HIS EXCELLENCY HAMAD SUHAIL AL KHAILI v BNP PARIBAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT [2021] DIFC CFI 031 — Case Management Order (17 August 2021)
The litigation involves a civil claim brought by His Excellency Hamad Suhail Al Khaili against BNP Paribas Wealth Management (DIFC) Limited. While the specific underlying causes of action are not detailed in the procedural order, the case arises within the context of the wealth management sector,…
HIS EXCELLENCY HAMAD SUHAIL AL KHAILI v BNP PARIBAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT [2021] DIFC CFI 031 — Procedural amendment of pleadings by consent (20 April 2021)
The litigation involves a high-stakes financial dispute between His Excellency Hamad Suhail Al Khaili and the DIFC-based entity of the global banking institution, BNP Paribas Wealth Management.
CREDIT EUROPE BANK v NEW MEDICAL CENTRE TRADING [2020] DIFC CFI 031 — Consent order for indefinite freezing order extension (04 June 2020)
The dispute centers on a freezing and provision of information order sought by Credit Europe Bank (Dubai) Ltd against New Medical Centre Trading LLC, NMC Healthcare LLC, and Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty.
CREDIT EUROPE BANK v NEW MEDICAL CENTRE TRADING [2020] DIFC CFI 031 — Consent order continuing freezing injunction (12 May 2020)
The dispute arises from a significant financial exposure involving Credit Europe Bank (Dubai) Ltd and the NMC Healthcare group of companies. The claimant sought urgent interim relief to prevent the dissipation of assets, naming New Medical Centre Trading LLC, NMC Healthcare LLC, and Bavaguthu…
CREDIT EUROPE BANK v NEW MEDICAL CENTRE TRADING [2020] DIFC CFI 031 — Consent order regarding freezing order and asset disclosure deadlines (14 April 2020)
The lawsuit involves Credit Europe Bank (Dubai) Ltd as the intended claimant, seeking significant financial relief against three defendants: New Medical Centre Trading LLC, NMC Healthcare LLC, and Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty.
CREDIT EUROPE BANK v BAVAGUTHU RAGHURAM SHETTY [2020] DIFC CFI 031 — Worldwide freezing injunction and asset disclosure order (10 April 2020)
The lawsuit concerns a claim brought by Credit Europe Bank (Dubai) Ltd against Dr. Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty, alongside New Medical Centre Trading LLC and NMC Healthcare LLC. The dispute arises from the financial distress and subsequent restructuring of the NMC group, with the Applicant seeking to…
MR EBRAHIM AL-JASSIM v SOCII SYNERGY INVESTMENT [2020] DIFC CFI 031 — Costs and stay of proceedings following referral to arbitration (05 March 2020)
The DIFC Court of First Instance addresses the complex interplay between court-issued declarations on corporate resolutions and the subsequent referral of the underlying dispute to arbitration, focusing on the allocation of costs when parties maintain uncompromising positions.
KIAN SAADT YAZDI v UNITED ARAB BANK [2025] DIFC CFI 031 — Order for further information regarding alleged forgery (21 April 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance orders United Arab Bank to provide specific particulars regarding the execution and verification of a disputed personal guarantee, rejecting the bank's attempt to defer these details to the disclosure phase.
Kian Saadt Yazdi v United Arab Bank [2024] DIFC CFI 031 — Case Management Order (21 November 2024)
The litigation involves a civil claim brought by Kian Saadt Yazdi against United Arab Bank PJSC. While the specific underlying financial transactions remain subject to ongoing pleadings, the core of the dispute centers on allegations of forgery, which necessitates specialized forensic scrutiny.
CPD Middle East v United Arab Bank [2024] DIFC CFI 031 — Procedural transition from Part 8 to Part 7 following failed inspection (31 October 2024)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the limits of Part 8 summary procedures in forgery disputes, mandating a transition to Part 7 where substantial factual conflicts regarding signature authenticity persist.
Kian Saadat Yazdi v United Arab Bank [2024] DIFC CFI 031 — Procedural extension for stay revocation (22 August 2024)
The litigation, initiated under case number CFI 031/2017, centers on a long-dormant dispute between the Claimant, Kian Saadat Yazdi, and the Defendant, United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. The proceedings were effectively paused on 28 May 2018, when the parties entered into a Consent Order that stayed the…
KIAN SAADAT YAZDI v UNITED ARAB BANK [2018] DIFC CFI 031 — Consent order regarding procedural timelines and evidentiary admission (09 April 2018)
The litigation centers on a challenge brought by Kian Saadat Yazdi against United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. concerning the enforceability of personal guarantees. The Claimant asserts that the signatures attributed to him and his father on these financial instruments are fraudulent.
MICHAEL BEATSON BAKER v MICHAEL CAIRNS [2016] DIFC CFI 031 — Consent order and discontinuance of proceedings (01 February 2016)
The litigation involved a multi-party claim brought by Michael Beatson Baker, Anthony William Purcell, Nicholas Bruce Vaney, Robert Peter Ward, and Ian Whitfield against Michael Cairns.
PIERRE-ERIC DANIEL BERNARD LYS v LAURENT LEMAIRE [2015] DIFC CFI 031 — Order of discontinuance following private settlement (08 March 2015)
The litigation initiated under case number CFI 031/2014 involved a claim brought by Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys against Laurent Lemaire. While the specific underlying causes of action were not detailed in the final Order of Discontinuance, the matter reached a resolution through a private…
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES v EXPRESSO TELECOM GROUP [2012] DIFC CFI 031 — Immediate judgment following procedural failure (20 December 2012)
The dispute arose from a commercial debt owed by Expresso Telecom Group Limited to Huawei Technologies Co. (Nigeria) Ltd. The Claimant initiated proceedings under claim number CFI 031/2012 to recover a principal sum of US$ 4,038,484.
ESSAR STEEL TRADING v STATE BANK OF INDIA [2012] DIFC CFI 031 — Termination of freezing injunction by consent (24 January 2012)
The litigation involved Essar Steel Trading FZE as the Claimant, seeking relief against the State Bank of India (First Defendant) and Petro Drilling Company (Second Defendant). While the specific underlying commercial grievance remains confidential within the court record, the procedural history…
DAVID WATERS v RISC MENA [2010] DIFC CFI 031 — Procedural rigor in immediate judgment and amendment applications (26 May 2010)
The Claimant, David Waters, sought an immediate judgment against the Defendant, RISC MENA, through Application No. 28/2010. The request for immediate judgment is a high-threshold procedural tool designed to dispose of claims where there is no genuine dispute of fact or law.
DAVID WATERS v RISC MENA [2010] DIFC CFI 031 — Consolidation of parallel proceedings (14 January 2010)
The dispute between David Waters and RISC MENA LLC necessitated judicial intervention to manage the procedural overlap between two separate filings. By the time the matter reached the Court of First Instance, the existence of parallel proceedings under CFI 31/2009 and CFI 32/2009 created a risk of…
SAM PRECIOUS METALS FZ-LLC v SNYDER PRIME LIMITED [2025] DIFC CFI 030 — Late evidence admission and trial adjournment (23 January 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance addresses the procedural consequences of late evidence production, balancing the interests of justice against the requirement for strict compliance with the Rules of the DIFC Courts (RDC).
SAM PRECIOUS METALS v SNYDER PRIME [2023] DIFC CFI 030 — Resolution of shareholder disputes and gold working capital obligations (23 December 2024)
The Court of First Instance clarifies the binding nature of shareholder resolutions as substituted contracts in a complex precious metals joint venture dispute, mandating mediation for outstanding claims.