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Ssangyong-Besix v First Abu Dhabi Bank [2020] DIFC TCD 004: The Procedural Rigour of the Technology and Construction Division
How the TCD manages complex joint venture disputes through disciplined case management and preliminary issue resolution
Brogan Middle East Scaffolding v Arabtec Construction [2021] DIFC TCD 008: The High Cost of Procedural Default in Construction Litigation
How a failure to engage with the DIFC Court’s procedural requirements led to a multi-million dirham default judgment.
Alucor v Rohr Rein Chemie [2021] DIFC TCD 001: The Limits of Clawing Back Dubai Court Judgments
Navigating the intersection of exclusive jurisdiction clauses and the finality of onshore payment orders
Bond Interior Design v Tr88house Restaurant [2023] DIFC TCD 001: The High Cost of Procedural Laxity in Construction Litigation
From a failed default judgment to a final account victory, the TCD’s latest ruling serves as a masterclass in the necessity of strict procedural compliance.
Rafid Gourmet v DIF Interior Decoration [2023] DIFC TCD 003: The High Cost of Procedural Finality in Construction Disputes
When the DIFC Court shuts the door on post-judgment evidence, practitioners must reckon with the absolute finality of perfected orders.
Architeriors v Emirates National Investment [2024] DIFC TCD 001: The High Cost of Procedural Missteps in Construction Litigation
How a series of missed deadlines and procedural overreach turned a standard refurbishment dispute into a two-year appellate saga.
Five Real Estate Development v Reem Emirates Aluminium [2021] DIFC TCD 003: The Perils of Procedural Prematurity in Default Judgments
How a three-week procedural tug-of-war in the Technology and Construction Division serves as a masterclass in the strict application of the Rules of the DIFC Courts. On 11 October 2021, H.E.
Panther Real Estate v Modern Executive Systems [2022] DIFC TCD 003: The High Cost of Abandonment and the Limits of FIDIC Termination
A deep dive into the DIFC Technology and Construction Division's rigorous approach to contract termination, liquidated damages, and the evidentiary threshold for completion costs.
Nest Investments v Deloitte [2021] DIFC TCD 003: The High Cost of Procedural Missteps in Lebanese Law Disputes
How a multi-year battle over audit failures and limitation periods redefined the DIFC’s approach to foreign law evidence
Five Real Estate Development v Reem Emirates Aluminium [2023] DIFC TCD 009: The High Cost of Procedural Overreach in Construction Disputes
A multi-year construction litigation saga concludes with a AED 17 million judgment, underscoring the dangers of post-judgment re-litigation.
Gate Mena v Tabarak Investment Capital [2022] DIFC TCD 001: The High Cost of Misjudged Cryptocurrency Custody
How a failed 300 BTC transaction in the DIFC exposed the limits of fiduciary liability and the necessity of rigorous evidence in digital asset disputes.
Lirit v Liwanu [2021] DIFC ARB 011: The Limits of Pre-Arbitration Procedural Challenges
How the DIFC Courts shut the door on attempts to re-characterize tiered dispute resolution as 'arbitral procedure'. On 8 August 2021, H.E.
Gaetan Inc v Geneva Investment Group [2016] DIFC ARB 010: The Fatal Intersection of Commercial Agency and Seat Ambiguity
How a failure to define the arbitral seat and a collision with Federal Law No. 18 of 1981 derailed a multi-million dollar dispute.
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.
Oberlin v Ovidiu [2026] DIFC ARB 008: The Proportionality Threshold in Arbitration Enforcement Costs
H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi clarifies the court's discretion in awarding costs for successful enforcement applications. On 26 March 2026, H.E.
Nasib v Navidad and Nabeel [2024] DIFC ARB 008: The High Bar for Stays Pending Appeal
How the DIFC Courts balance the finality of arbitral awards against the procedural rights of appellants On 13 August 2024, H.E.
Orabelle v Orzenia [2026] DIFC ARB 007: The Jurisdictional Threshold for Worldwide Freezing Orders
H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi clarifies that the DIFC Courts’ remedial powers cannot bypass the statutory requirement for a nexus within the jurisdiction. On January 30, 2026, H.E.
Medimpact International v Dimensions Healthcare [2021] DIFC ARB 006: The Mechanics of Transparent Enforcement
How the DIFC Courts balanced confidentiality with the public interest in the recognition of international arbitral awards. On 3 March 2021, H.E.
Lufto v Linide [2022] DIFC ARB 011: The High Cost of Procedural Obfuscation in Award Enforcement
How a failure to navigate the DIFC’s clear enforcement pathways turned a USD 80 million award dispute into a lesson on judicial patience. On 7 July 2022, H.E.
Lucinethlucineth v Lutinalutina Telecom Group [2019] DIFC ARB 005: The High Cost of Procedural Obstruction in Award Enforcement
How Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke dismantled a meritless public policy challenge to secure the integrity of ICC arbitral awards. On 8 August 2019, H.E.
Loralia Group v Landen Saudi Company [2018] DIFC ARB 004: The Limits of Public Policy Challenges to Contingency Fee Awards
How the DIFC Courts reinforced the finality of arbitral costs awards against public policy interference. On 23 April 2020, H.E.
Murif v Mipy [2023] DIFC ARB 003: The Limits of Proportionality in Arbitral Costs Assessments
How a procedural oversight in the Bill of Costs triggered a successful appeal against the Registrar’s assessment. On 21 November 2023, H.E.
Pearl Petroleum v Kurdistan Regional Government [2017] DIFC ARB 003: The Limits of Alternative Service and Sovereign Immunity
How Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke balanced the enforcement of multi-billion dollar arbitral awards against the mandatory procedural requirements of the Riyadh Convention.
Gauge Investments v Ganelle Capital [2016] DIFC ARB 003: The Arbitrability of Regulatory Breaches in the DIFC
Justice Sir Richard Field clarifies the boundary between DFSA regulatory oversight and private contractual arbitration.