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SANDRA HOLDING v FAWZI MUSAED AL SALEH [2025] DIFC CFI 092 — Enforcement of cross-undertakings in damages following set-aside of WWFOs (22 July 2025)
The court addressed the jurisdictional challenge by affirming that the act of providing a cross-undertaking to the DIFC Court constitutes a submission to the court's authority regarding the consequences of that undertaking.
SANDRA HOLDING v FAWZI MUSAED AL SALEH [2025] DIFC CFI 092 — Ordering an inquiry into damages following the setting aside of a WFO for lack of jurisdiction (05 March 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance confirms that where a Worldwide Freezing Order is set aside for lack of jurisdiction, the court will exercise its discretion to order an inquiry into damages sustained by the affected parties under the cross-undertaking.
SANDRA HOLDING v FAWZI MUSAED AL SALEH [2023] DIFC CFI 092 — Contempt and the limits of stay of execution (19 April 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance reaffirms that a pending appeal does not automatically stay an underlying obligation to pay or provide disclosure, particularly where the applicant is in contempt of court.
SANDRA HOLDING v FAWZI MUSAED AL SALEH [2023] DIFC CFI 092 — Conditional permission to appeal and security for costs (09 February 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance imposes strict financial conditions for the continuation of an appeal, mandating a payment of USD 1.87 million into Court to secure outstanding fines and costs.
SANDRA HOLDING v FAWZI MUSAED AL SALEH [2023] DIFC CFI 092 — refusal of stay of execution pending appeal (16 January 2023)
The underlying dispute in CFI 092/2021 involves Sandra Holding Ltd and Nuri Musaed Al Saleh as Claimants against Fawzi Musaed Al Saleh, Ahmed Fawzi Al Saleh, Yasmine Fawzi Al Saleh, and Farah El Merabi.
SANDRA HOLDING v FAWZI MUSAED AL SALEH [2022] DIFC CFI 092 — Contempt and committal for freezing injunction breaches (25 November 2022)
The lawsuit centers on the enforcement of a worldwide freezing injunction originally granted by Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke on 10 November 2021. The Claimants, Sandra Holding Ltd and Nuri Musaed Al Saleh, sought a contempt and committal order against the Defendants—Fawzi Musaed Al Saleh, Ahmed Fawzi…
SANDRA HOLDING v FAWZI MUSAED AL SALEH [2022] DIFC CFI 092 — procedural management of freezing order challenges (07 October 2022)
The litigation involves a complex multi-party dispute between Claimants Sandra Holding Ltd and Nuri Musaed Al Saleh, and Defendants Fawzi Musaed Al Saleh, Ahmed Fawzi Al Saleh, Yasmine Fawzi Al Saleh, and Farah El Merabi.
SANDRA HOLDING v FAWZI MUSAED AL SALEH [2022] DIFC CFI 092 — Procedural consolidation of contempt and freezing order applications (20 September 2022)
The litigation involves a complex dispute between the Claimants, Sandra Holding Ltd and Nuri Musaed Al Saleh, and the Defendants, Fawzi Musaed Al Saleh, Ahmed Fawzi Al Saleh, Yasmine Fawzi Al Saleh, and Farah El Merabi.
SANDRA HOLDING v FAWZI MUSAED AL SALEH [2022] DIFC CFI 092 — Alternative service for contempt proceedings (04 August 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the procedural threshold for effecting service of contempt-related documents via electronic means in the context of ongoing worldwide freezing injunctions.
SANDRA HOLDING v FAWZI MUSAED AL SALEH [2021] DIFC CFI 092 — Worldwide freezing injunction continuation (30 November 2021)
Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke affirms the necessity of a worldwide freezing injunction, citing the Respondents’ failure to comply with prior disclosure obligations regarding assets valued at US$45,000,000.
SANDRA HOLDING v FAWZI MUSAED AL SALEH [2021] DIFC CFI 092 — Freezing order issued against four respondents for USD 45,000,000 (10 November 2021)
Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke grants a worldwide freezing injunction against the Al Saleh family, targeting specific international real estate and trust interests to preserve assets pending further litigation.
MAHMOUD AHMAD CHAABAN v ROYAL VISION CAPITAL [2020] DIFC CFI 092 — Default judgment for USD 150,000 against corporate and individual defendants (10 December 2020)
The dispute centers on a claim for a liquidated sum brought by Mahmoud Ahmad Chaaban against a group of entities and individuals associated with the Royal Vision brand. The claimant initiated proceedings under claim number CFI 092/2020, seeking recovery of USD 150,000.
Access Group DWC v BLS International [2023] DIFC CFI 091 — Wrongful termination of visa processing subcontracts (12 November 2025)
The Claimants, Access Group DWC LLC and ProEx Partners Limited, sought damages arising from the termination of five distinct subcontracts related to visa application processing services.
ACCESS GROUP DWC v BLS INTERNATIONAL [2025] DIFC CFI 091 — Proportionality in disclosure sanctions (03 September 2025)
The dispute arises from the Claimants’ contention that the Defendant, BLS International FZE, failed to comply with court-ordered disclosure obligations. The Claimants argued that this failure was so significant that it rendered a fair trial impossible, necessitating the extreme sanction of striking…
ACCESS GROUP DWC v BLS INTERNATIONAL [2025] DIFC CFI 091 — Disclosure obligations and the limits of confidentiality claims (11 March 2025)
The lawsuit concerns allegations that BLS International FZE breached non-compete agreements and acted in bad faith regarding contracts governed by English law. The Claimants sought specific disclosure of documents spanning 2022 to 2023 to substantiate their claims of breach, including recruitment…
ACCESS GROUP DWC v BLS INTERNATIONAL [2024] DIFC CFI 091 — procedural timeline adjustment (13 December 2024)
The litigation under case number CFI 091/2023 involves two claimants, Access Group DWC LLC and Proex Partners Limited, pursuing claims against the defendant, BLS International FZE. While the specific substantive merits of the claim remain confidential within the court’s procedural filings, the…
ACCESS GROUP DWC v BLS INTERNATIONAL FZE [2024] DIFC CFI 091 — Procedural extension via consent order (29 November 2024)
The litigation involves two claimants, Access Group DWC LLC and Proex Partners Limited, pursuing an action against the defendant, BLS International FZE. While the substantive merits of the underlying commercial claim remain subject to ongoing proceedings, the current dispute centers on the…
ACCESS GROUP DWC v BLS INTERNATIONAL [2024] DIFC CFI 091 — Procedural extension via consent order (15 November 2024)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute brought by the Claimants, Access Group DWC LLC and Proex Partners Limited, against the Defendant, BLS International FZE. While the underlying substantive claims remain confidential, the current procedural posture concerns the strict adherence to…
ACCESS GROUP DWC v BLS INTERNATIONAL [2024] DIFC CFI 091 — procedural timeline adjustment (21 October 2024)
The litigation involves a multi-party claim brought by Access Group DWC LLC and Proex Partners Limited against BLS International FZE. While the substantive merits of the underlying commercial dispute remain pending, the current matter concerns the management of the litigation timeline.
ACCESS GROUP DWC v BLS INTERNATIONAL [2024] DIFC CFI 091 — Case Management Order (04 September 2024)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute initiated by the Claimants, Access Group DWC LLC and Proex Partners Limited, against the Defendant, BLS International FZE. While the specific underlying commercial grievance remains subject to the forthcoming trial, the proceedings were formally…
ACCESS GROUP DWC v BLS INTERNATIONAL [2024] DIFC CFI 091 — Procedural extension for Reply to Defence to Counterclaim (02 July 2024)
The litigation under CFI 091/2023 involves a multi-party commercial dispute initiated by the Claimants, Access Group DWC LLC and Proex Partners Limited, against the Defendant, BLS International FZE.
ACCESS GROUP DWC v BLS INTERNATIONAL [2024] DIFC CFI 091 — Procedural extension for pleadings (21 May 2024)
The litigation under case number CFI 091/2023 involves two claimants, Access Group DWC LLC and Proex Partners Limited, pursuing claims against the defendant, BLS International FZE. While the underlying substantive merits of the claim remain pending, the current procedural posture centers on the…
ACCESS GROUP DWC LLC v BLS INTERNATIONAL [2024] DIFC CFI 091 — Procedural extension for responsive pleadings (03 May 2024)
The litigation involves a multi-party commercial claim brought by Access Group DWC LLC (formerly known as Access International FZC) and Phoex Partners Limited against BLS International FZE.
DARIO COSTANTINO SPALLONE v ALESSANDRO PEDERSOLI [2021] DIFC CFI 091 — Registrar order of discontinuance (13 July 2021)
The litigation involved two claimants, Dario Costantino Spallone and Mattia Bodini, who initiated proceedings against the defendant, Alessandro Pedersoli, under Case No. CFI 091/2019.