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OHTLI v ONORA [2026] DIFC ARB 034 — Assessing Proportionality in Costs Assessment (24 March 2026)

The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the application of the proportionality principle in the assessment of costs following an unsuccessful application for permission to appeal.

Sushant Shukla· ·5 min read
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OHTLI v ONORA [2026] DIFC ARB 034 — The High Cost of Procedural Overreach in Anti-Suit Injunctions

The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the stringent threshold for appealing discretionary costs orders, affirming that interim ex parte successes do not dictate the final costs outcome when an anti-suit injunction is subsequently discharged.

Sushant Shukla· ·5 min read
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OHTLI v ONORA [2026] DIFC ARB 034 — Assessing Proportionality in Anti-Suit Injunction Costs

The DIFC Court clarifies the application of the standard basis for cost assessments following the discharge of an interim anti-suit injunction, emphasizing judicial discretion in ensuring proportionality.

Sushant Shukla· ·5 min read
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OHTLI v ONORA [2025] DIFC ARB 034 — Discharge of anti-suit injunction following withdrawal of onshore proceedings (19 December 2025)

The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the limits of interim anti-suit relief, ruling that injunctive protection cannot be maintained once the underlying threat to an arbitration agreement has been neutralized.

Sushant Shukla· ·5 min read