ca 003/2024

CARMON REESTRUTURA-ENGENHARIA E SERVIÇOS TÉCNIOS E v ANTONIO JOAO CATETE LOPES CUENDA [2024] DIFC CA 003 — Appellate clarification on WFO jurisdiction in support of foreign proceedings (26 November 2024)

The Court of Appeal clarifies the jurisdictional threshold for granting Worldwide Freezing Orders (WFOs) in the DIFC in aid of foreign litigation, revisiting the restrictive precedent set in Sandra Holding.