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Narciso v Nash [2024] DIFC ARB 009: The Limits of Jurisdictional Challenges in the Shadow of Anti-Suit Injunctions
Justice Michael Black KC reaffirms the DIFC Court’s robust stance on protecting arbitral agreements against parallel proceedings in Sharjah.
Nuriel v Nuzhat [2024] DIFC ARB 018: The Clarity Test and the Limits of Contractual Discrepancy
How the DIFC Courts are reinforcing the 'Clarity Test' to prevent parallel proceedings in the Abu Dhabi Courts. On September 4, 2024, H.E.
Ledger v Leeor [2022] DIFC ARB 016: The High Bar for Anti-Suit Injunctions in Seat-Ambiguous Disputes
Justice Michael Black’s refusal to restrain Dubai Court proceedings underscores the limits of DIFC supervisory jurisdiction. On October 7, 2022, Justice Michael Black delivered a decisive blow to Ledger’s attempt to halt parallel litigation in the Dubai Court of First Instance.
Hayri International v Hazim Telecom [2016] DIFC ARB 010: The Anti-Suit Injunction as a Shield Against Procedural Sabotage
A masterclass in judicial intervention against procedural sabotage in cross-border arbitration.
Oswin v Otila [2025] DIFC ARB 032: The High Cost of Defying the DIFC Supervisory Shield
A masterclass in judicial enforcement: How Justice Black and Justice Cooke dismantled a multi-jurisdictional attempt to bypass a DIAC-seated arbitration. On 9 February 2026, H.E.
Nashrah v Najem [2025] DIFC ARB 005: The Limits of Anti-Suit Injunctions in the Shadow of Redundant Arbitration Rules
A deep dive into the Court of First Instance’s robust defense of arbitral integrity against English High Court interference. On 20 January 2025, H.E.