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NOVAK v NEWLAND [2024] DIFC ARB 020 — Permission to appeal granted on public policy challenges to arbitral enforcement
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants permission to appeal, acknowledging the systemic importance of reconciling DIFC enforcement orders with conflicting onshore Dubai Court injunctions.
NOVAK v NEWLAND [2024] DIFC ARB 020 — Enforcement of arbitral awards amidst third-party insolvency (01 August 2024)
The dispute arose from a series of construction contracts between Novak (the employer) and Newton (the contractor). Following Newton’s insolvency, Novak sought payment under six separate guarantees provided by Newland.