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MIRIFA v MAHUR [2025] DIFC ARB 009 — Enforcement of a USD 1.6 billion ICC Award through cross-examination and enhanced disclosure (21 August 2025)
The litigation concerns the enforcement of a substantial arbitral award against three defendants, Mahur, Meison, and Mepur. The Claimant, Mirifa, is seeking to recover funds following an ICC arbitration that concluded in early 2023.
MIRIFA v MAHUR [2024] DIFC ARB 009 — The Court’s zero-tolerance stance on delayed asset disclosure
H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi reinforces the necessity of strict compliance with freezing orders, denying a third defendant’s request for a multi-week extension to provide mandatory asset disclosure.
MIRIFA v MAHUR [2023] DIFC ARB 009 — Assessment of costs for Worldwide Freezing Order (24 October 2023)
Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke clarifies the court’s power to assess legal costs on paper following a Worldwide Freezing Order, emphasizing proportionality and the dangers of duplicating legal counsel.