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AJIAL NATIONAL EDUCATION COMPANY K.S.C.C v THE SECURITIES HOUSE COMPANY [2024] DIFC CFI 105 — Consent Order Resolves Costs Dispute (15 October 2024)
Parties settle costs and discontinue litigation in education sector dispute.
Lalan v Leuna Restaurant [2020] DIFC SCT 319 — Employment entitlement dispute regarding notice periods and leave accrual (04 November 2020)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the calculation of end-of-service gratuity and the limitations on carrying forward annual leave under the DIFC Employment Law.
GTC TRADING v HAZEM ABDOLSHAHID MAHMOUDI RASHED [2024] DIFC CFI 046 — Refusal of stay of execution pending appeal (18 January 2024)
The DIFC Court of First Instance reinforces the principle that a judgment creditor is entitled to the fruits of its judgment, denying a stay of execution to a defendant with a history of asset concealment and contempt.
GTC TRADING S.A. v HAZEM ABDOLSHAHID MAHMOUDI RASHED [2023] DIFC CFI 046 — Consolidation of enforcement and substantive proceedings (25 September 2023)
The litigation involves a series of interconnected claims arising from efforts by GTC Trading S.A. to enforce its rights against the defendants. The dispute centers on the enforcement of prior judicial orders, specifically an Enforcement Order and a Worldwide Freezing Order granted in February…
OGER DUBAI v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2016] DIFC CFI 013 — Winding-up petition following DIAC award enforcement (16 June 2016)
The dispute originated from a construction-related arbitration between Oger Dubai LLC and Daman Real Estate Capital Partners Limited. The Claimant sought to enforce a significant financial obligation arising from a DIAC arbitral award, which the Defendant failed to satisfy despite multiple formal…
LAPIS v LARAMIE AND LASH [2019] DIFC CFI 086 — Enforcement of settlement agreement and guarantor liability (06 October 2022)
The dispute arose from a breach of a Settlement Agreement entered into on 5 December 2019 between the Claimant, Lapis, and the Defendants, Laramie (D1) and Lash (D2). The parties had previously operated under a distribution agreement, but following payment defaults, the Claimant ceased product…
CORINTH PIPEWORKS S.A. v BARCLAYS BANK PLC [2014] DIFC CFI 024 — Contribution claims post-settlement (23 April 2014)
The litigation originated from a substantial commercial dispute involving the supply of pipes, where the Claimant, Corinth Pipeworks S.A., sought recovery of approximately US$24 million.
VTB BANK v TIMUR ORAZBEKOVICH KUANYSHEV [2026] DIFC CFI 121 — Contempt of court for WFO non-compliance (15 April 2026)
The DIFC Court of First Instance has issued a stern rebuke to five respondents, imposing substantial fines and a referral to the Dubai Attorney General following a deliberate failure to comply with disclosure obligations under a Worldwide Freezing Order.
Petrichor Energy v Ultimate Oil & Gas [2026] DIFC CFI 118 — Enforcement of foreign judgments vs. arbitration stay (02 April 2026)
The core of the dispute involves the Claimant, Petrichor Energy FZCO, seeking to enforce judgments obtained from the English High Court against the Defendants, Ultimate Oil & Gas FZCO and Alhaji Abdulrahman Musa Bashar.
AJIAL NATIONAL EDUCATION COMPANY v THE SECURITIES HOUSE COMPANY [2023] DIFC CFI 105 — Procedural amendment via consent order (07 July 2023)
A procedural consent order refining the case management timeline in a complex multi-party dispute concerning educational holding entities.
AJIAL NATIONAL EDUCATION COMPANY v AL AMAN INVESTMENT COMPANY [2023] DIFC CFI 105 — Security for costs and foreign enforcement risk (30 January 2023)
The dispute arises from a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) executed on 15 May 2019, under which the Claimants sold 100% ownership of Dar Al Salaam Education Company to the Defendants for an adjusted price of KWD 18 million.
BHANU CHOUDHRIE v DHAIRYA CHOUDHRIE [2026] DIFC CFI 098 — Governance and Founder status in DIFC Foundations (30 March 2026)
The dispute concerns the governance and management of the Stellar International Art Foundation, a DIFC-registered entity. The Claimant, Bhanu Choudhrie, initiated proceedings in August 2025, eventually filing a Part 8 Claim in October 2025, to challenge the administrative control and the legal…
THE REGISTRAR OF THE DIFC COURTS v SHAUN GREGORY MORGAN [2024] DIFC CFI 090 — Disciplinary sanctions for professional misconduct (18 April 2024)
The proceedings were initiated after the Registrar uncovered that Shaun Gregory Morgan had engaged in a pattern of deceit regarding his professional qualifications and personal history.
JEFFREY STONE v ABHI FINTECH [2024] DIFC CFI 089 — Procedural consolidation via consent order (25 June 2024)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Jeffrey Stone against Abhi Fintech Limited, which subsequently expanded to include Abhi Limited as a second defendant. The dispute had reached a critical juncture where the court was tasked with addressing a multi-faceted challenge from the respondents,…
AL AHLI BANK OF KUWAIT v CENTURION INVESTMENTS [2021] DIFC CFI 085 — Judicial independence regarding foreign insolvency stays (26 October 2021)
The litigation concerns a substantial debt recovery action initiated by Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait K.S.C.P. against a group of ten defendants, including Centurion Investments and several associated corporate entities and individuals.
KITOPI CATERING SERVICES v MONS HOSPITALITY [2026] DIFC CFI 081 — Dismissal of permission to appeal regarding CoP 28 catering contract (15 April 2026)
The dispute centers on a catering contract for the 28th Conference of the Parties (CoP 28) held in Dubai. Kitopi Catering Services LLC ("Kitopi") sought payment for meal boxes delivered under an agreement with Mons Hospitality FZE ("Mons").
MOHAMMED OLAYINKA LAWAL v COMMERZBANK AG [2024] DIFC CFI 072 — Court mandates document production in banking dispute (11 January 2024)
The dispute between Mohammed Olayinka Lawal and Commerzbank AG (DIFC Branch and Representative Office) centers on a contentious discovery process within a broader banking litigation. The claimant, Mohammed Olayinka Lawal, initiated Application No.
TARIG RAHAMTALLA v EXPRESSO TELECOM GROUP [2021] DIFC CFI 069 — Correction of accidental slips in employment judgment (30 November 2021)
The litigation between Tarig H.A.G Rahamtalla and Expresso Telecom Group Ltd centered on a high-stakes employment dispute involving claims for gratuity, accrued leave, and penalties.
TARIG H.A.G RAHAMTALLA v EXPRESSO TELECOM GROUP [2020] DIFC CFI 069 — Case management order for trial preparation (30 November 2020)
The litigation concerns a claim brought by Tarig H.A.G Rahamtalla against Expresso Telecom Group Ltd. While the underlying merits of the claim are not detailed in this specific procedural order, the case has progressed through several stages of judicial oversight, including document production…
COINMENA B.S.C. v FOLOOSI TECHNOLOGIES [2026] DIFC CFI 067 — Costs assessment following failed permission to appeal (20 April 2026)
The DIFC Court of First Instance quantifies the recoverable costs for a successful respondent following the dismissal of a permission to appeal application, emphasizing the court's discretionary power to adjust claims for proportionality.
EMIRATES NBD BANK v ADVANCED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT [2022] DIFC CFI 065 — Immediate judgment in AED 1.9 billion syndicated loan default (10 May 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants immediate judgment for a banking syndicate, dismissing complex defences of duress and misrepresentation in a high-value facility default.
MASHREQ BANK v INFINITE PARTNERS INVESTMENT [2021] DIFC CFI 063 — Lifting a stay of proceedings following the Court of Appeal’s clarification on jurisdictional disputes (22 September 2021)
The litigation concerns a claim brought by Mashreq Bank PSC against Infinite Partners Investment LLC and several co-defendants, including Khaleefa Butti Omair Yousif Almuhairi and His Excellency Saeed Mohamed Butti Mohamed Alqebaisi.
LANCELOT v LEEDOR [2021] DIFC CFI 060 — Lifting the stay on banking litigation (09 August 2021)
The Claimants, a syndicate of eight banks, sought to lift a stay of proceedings that had been imposed administratively following an application by the Personal Guarantors to the Joint Judicial Committee (JJT).
ATUL DHAWAN ASHOK AMIR CHAND DHAWAN v RAMZI WAHIB EL JAOUHARI [2026] DIFC CFI 058 — Judicial assessment of costs following unreasonable procedural obstruction (31 March 2026)
The Court of First Instance clarifies the financial consequences of failing to cooperate on routine procedural extensions, emphasizing the duty of proportionality in DIFC litigation.