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CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2012] DIFC CFI 027 — Employment visa cancellation and the limits of employer leverage (24 February 2013)
This judgment clarifies that visa cancellation applications in the DIFC are treated as ordinary applications rather than interim injunctions, and that employers cannot use visa retention as a tool to secure potential financial claims against employees.
KBH KAANUUN v JANAYAN II [2010] DIFC CFI 027 — Consent order dismissing appeal (21 November 2010)
The litigation involved a dispute between KBH Kaanuun Limited (formerly known as JSA Law Limited) and Janayan II Limited. While the specific nature of the underlying claim remains shielded by the confidential terms of the settlement, the matter originated in the Small Claims Tribunal under…
Nida Fatima Raza v Millenium Finance Corporation [2009] DIFC CFI 027 — Contractual supremacy in employment termination (30 May 2014)
This judgment clarifies the hierarchy of contractual documents in DIFC employment disputes, affirming that signed offer letters supersede prior informal summaries regarding notice periods and share entitlements.
NIDA FATIMA RAZA v MILLENNIUM FINANCE CORPORATION [2010] DIFC CFI 027 — procedural directions and scope expansion (20 May 2010)
The litigation concerns an employment contract dispute between Nida Fatima Raza (the Claimant) and Millennium Finance Corporation (the Defendant). While the underlying merits involve the terms of employment and contractual obligations, the specific focus of the May 2010 pre-trial review was the…
NIDA FATIMA RAZA v MILLENNIUM FINANCE CORPORATION [2010] DIFC CFI 027 — Judicial oversight of document redaction in employment disputes (29 April 2010)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the scope of judicial review regarding the disclosure of sensitive corporate board minutes in employment litigation.
NIDA FATIMA RAZA v MILLENNIUM FINANCE CORPORATION [2010] DIFC CFI 027 — Disclosure of internal board minutes and resignation correspondence (20 April 2010)
The lawsuit centers on an employment dispute between Nida Fatima Raza and Millennium Finance Corporation, where the claimant sought the disclosure of internal corporate documents to substantiate her claims.
MARWAN MAHMOUD KHADOUR v YOUSEF SALAH HAWASH [2022] DIFC CFI 026 — Corporate governance and director resignation validity (20 June 2023)
The dispute centered on the corporate status of Alphaseed Technology Limited, a DIFC-incorporated entity. The Claimant, Marwan Mahmoud Khadour, sought declaratory relief to confirm that he had effectively resigned as the sole director of Alphaseed and that the First Defendant, Yousef Salah Hawash,…
MARWAN MAHMOUD KHADOUR v YOUSEF SALAH HAWASH [2022] DIFC CFI 026 — procedural transition from Part 8 to Part 7 (04 October 2022)
The litigation, initiated by Marwan Mahmoud Khadour against Yousef Salah Hawash, Alphaseed Technology Limited, and the DIFC Registrar of Companies, centers on a complex set of claims that were initially filed under Part 7 of the Rules of the DIFC Courts (RDC).
MARWAN MAHMOUD KHADOUR v YOUSEF SALAH HAWASH [2022] DIFC CFI 026 — Procedural failure in default judgment application (01 June 2022)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Marwan Mahmoud Khadour against three defendants: Yousef Salah Hawash, Alphaseed Technology Limited, and the DIFC Registrar of Companies. On 4 April 2022, the Claimant filed a request for default judgment pursuant to Part 13 of the RDC, seeking to hold the…
HAVAS WORLDWIDE MIDDLE EAST v ARAB FASHION COUNCIL [2021] DIFC CFI 026 — Enforcement of settlement agreement and consent order (17 June 2021)
The dispute centered on the failure of the Arab Fashion Council to adhere to the payment schedule established in a prior settlement agreement. Havas Worldwide Middle East, having previously initiated proceedings under CFI 026/2019, sought the intervention of the Court to enforce the terms of a…
HAVAS WORLDWIDE MIDDLE EAST v ARAB FASHION COUNCIL [2020] DIFC CFI 026 — Consent order staying proceedings (25 June 2020)
The litigation involved a commercial dispute between Havas Worldwide Middle East FZ-LLC, a prominent communications and marketing agency, and the Arab Fashion Council. While the specific underlying contractual breach or debt claim was not detailed in the public record of the consent order, the…
HAVAS WORLDWIDE MIDDLE EAST v ARAB FASHION COUNCIL [2019] DIFC CFI 026 — procedural extension for filing defence (23 December 2019)
The lawsuit concerns a commercial dispute between Havas Worldwide Middle East, trading as Havas PR Middle East, and the Arab Fashion Council. The litigation, registered under case number CFI-026-2019, reached a procedural juncture in December 2019 when the defendant sought judicial intervention to…
AL TAYER STOCKS v PAF LIMITED [2018] DIFC CFI 026 — Winding up of Peyote Restaurant (25 July 2018)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the insolvency of a hospitality sector entity, confirming the appointment of a liquidator following the absence of creditor objections.
TAVIRA SECURITIES v RE POINT VENTURES [2019] DIFC CFI 026 — Order of Discontinuance (13 March 2019)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formally concludes proceedings in CFI-026-2017 following a private settlement agreement between Tavira Securities Limited and the four named defendants.
TAVIRA SECURITIES v RE POINT VENTURES [2019] DIFC CFI 026 — Pre-Trial Review procedural directions (06 March 2019)
This order clarifies the procedural landscape of a complex financial services dispute, resolving contested amendments to statements of case, document production obligations, and the logistical requirements for international witness testimony.
TAVIRA SECURITIES v RE POINT VENTURES [2018] DIFC CFI 026 — Judicial Officer Maha Al Mehairi’s ruling on document disclosure (24 December 2018)
The dispute centers on a disclosure battle within the broader litigation between Tavira Securities Limited and a group of four defendants: Re Point Ventures FZCO, Jai Narain Gupta, Mayank Kumar, and Saroj Gupta.
TAVIRA SECURITIES v RE POINT VENTURES [2018] DIFC CFI 026 — Judicial oversight of document production (29 November 2018)
The litigation involves a complex dispute between the Claimant, Tavira Securities Limited, and four Respondents: Re Point Ventures FZCO, Jai Narain Gupta, Mayank Kumar, and Saroj Gupta.
TAVIRA SECURITIES v RE POINT VENTURES [2018] DIFC CFI 026 — Procedural resolution of Unless Order application (07 November 2018)
The litigation involved a dispute between the Claimant, Tavira Securities Limited, and four Respondents: Re Point Ventures FZCO, Jai Narain Gupta, Mayank Kumar, and Saroj Gupta. The core of the procedural friction centered on the Claimant’s Request for Further Information of the Defence, which was…
TAVIRA SECURITIES v RE POINT VENTURES [2018] DIFC CFI 026 — Procedural consolidation and trial readiness (23 October 2018)
This order establishes a comprehensive procedural roadmap for the resolution of complex multi-party litigation, setting firm deadlines for document production and witness evidence ahead of a March 2019 trial window.
TAVIRA SECURITIES v RE POINT VENTURES [2018] DIFC CFI 026 — Procedural order for disclosure of further information (05 September 2018)
The litigation involves a dispute between Tavira Securities Limited and four defendants: Re Point Ventures FZCO, Jai Narain Gupta, Mayank Kumar, and Saroj Gupta. The core of the current procedural impasse centered on the Claimant’s need for additional clarity regarding the Defendants' position,…
TAVIRA SECURITIES v RE POINT VENTURES [2018] DIFC CFI 026 — Denial of Default Costs Certificate (09 August 2018)
Following the resolution of a jurisdiction challenge in the underlying proceedings, Tavira Securities Limited (the Claimant) sought to recover its legal costs. On 29 January 2018, Justice Sir Richard Field issued an order regarding the Claimant's costs associated with that specific challenge.
TAVIRA SECURITIES v RE POINT VENTURES [2018] DIFC CFI 026 — Costs and pleading amendments following a failed jurisdiction challenge (29 January 2018)
Following the dismissal of a jurisdiction challenge, the DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the high threshold for indemnity costs and the evidentiary requirements for amending pleadings to include allegations of fraud and conspiracy.
TAVIRA SECURITIES v RE POINT VENTURES [2017] DIFC CFI 026 — Denial of extension for post-hearing submissions (03 October 2017)
Tavira Securities Limited, the Claimant in this matter, found itself in a position where it required additional time to prepare and file its post-hearing submissions following a hearing held on 19 September 2017.
DOLCEZZA LLC v NOT APPLICABLE [2017] DIFC CFI 026 — Appointment of Provisional Liquidator (19 February 2017)
The litigation concerns the insolvency status of Dolcezza LLC, a company registered within the Dubai International Financial Centre under Registration Number 1403. The petitioner, Dolcezza LLC, sought the intervention of the DIFC Courts to initiate a formal winding-up process, effectively placing…