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ESHRAQ INVESTMENTS v SHEHAB M. GARGASH [2022] DIFC CFI 077 — procedural extension of case management deadlines (14 October 2022)
The litigation under reference number CFI 077/2021 involves the Claimant, Eshraq Investments PJSC, and a group of Defendants led by Shehab M. Gargash. While the substantive merits of the underlying commercial dispute remain subject to ongoing proceedings, the specific matter before the Court on 14…
ESHRAQ INVESTMENTS v SHEHAB M. GARGASH [2022] DIFC CFI 077 — Procedural extension of Case Management Conference timelines (19 September 2022)
The lawsuit, registered under CFI 077/2021, involves a complex commercial dispute between the claimant, Eshraq Investments PJSC, and the defendants, Shehab M. Gargash & Others. While the substantive merits of the underlying claim remain outside the scope of this specific procedural order, the…
ESHRAQ INVESTMENTS v SHEHAB M. GARGASH [2022] DIFC CFI 077 — Procedural rescheduling of Case Management Conference (01 June 2022)
The litigation involves a complex exchange of pleadings between Eshraq Investments PJSC and Shehab M. Gargash. The dispute has progressed beyond the initial claim and defense, necessitating a structured timeline for the filing of a Reply to the Defence and a Defence to the Counterclaim.
ESHRAQ INVESTMENTS v SHEHAB M. GARGASH [2022] DIFC CFI 077 — Procedural consolidation and timeline adjustment (28 April 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the procedural alignment of complex litigation through a consent order, streamlining the management of related claims between Eshraq Investments and Shehab M. Gargash.
ESHRAQ INVESTMENTS v SHEHAB M. GARGASH [2022] DIFC CFI 077 — Consolidation of related proceedings (24 March 2022)
The dispute involves complex litigation between Eshraq Investments PJSC and Shehab M. Gargash. To avoid fragmented proceedings and ensure judicial economy, the parties sought to unify three separate case files that shared common factual or legal foundations.
ESHRAQ INVESTMENTS v SHEHAB M. GARGASH [2022] DIFC CFI 077 — Consent order for procedural extension (04 February 2022)
The litigation identified as CFI 077/2021 involves a claim brought by Eshraq Investments PJSC against Shehab M. Gargash. While the specific substantive merits of the claim—such as the underlying contractual breaches or tortious allegations—remain contained within the confidential Particulars of…
AL NAHDA TRANSPORT v ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION [2021] DIFC CFI 077 — Default judgment for construction debt (23 February 2021)
The dispute centered on a claim for payment arising from construction-related services provided by Al Nahda Transport to Arabtec Construction. The claimant sought recovery of an outstanding debt, which ultimately resulted in a court-ordered judgment sum of AED 726,130.43.
CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES v GRAND GATE TRANSPORT ESTABLISHMENT [2020] DIFC CFI 077 — Default judgment for loan breach and vehicle repossession (16 April 2020)
The lawsuit centered on a breach of Loan and Security Agreements between the Claimant, Caterpillar Financial Services (Dubai) Limited, and the Respondents, Grand Gate Transport Establishment and Adel Muftah Hamdan Muftah Alrastaqi.
INVICTA SERVICES DMCC v DUBAI CUSTOMS WORLD [2018] DIFC CFI 077 — Consent order adjourning interim injunction application (13 November 2018)
A procedural resolution in the DIFC Court of First Instance regarding the status of an interim injunction application amidst ongoing jurisdictional challenges.
APTIVA TECHNOLOGIES v LIBERTY STEEL GROUP HOLDINGS [2026] DIFC CFI 076 — Assessment of costs following substantive judgment (26 February 2026)
The dispute between Aptiva Technologies FZE and Liberty Steel Group Holdings (Emea) Ltd culminated in a final assessment of legal costs following the substantive judgment delivered by the Court on 2 February 2026.
APTIVA TECHNOLOGIES v LIBERTY STEEL GROUP HOLDINGS [2026] DIFC CFI 076 — Breach of software supply agreement and the consequences of non-appearance at trial (02 February 2026)
The dispute centered on a three-year software supply agreement dated 13 February 2024. Aptiva Technologies FZE, a software supplier incorporated in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, sought to recover unpaid fees from Liberty Steel Group Holdings (EMEA) Ltd, a DIFC-incorporated entity.
APTIVA TECHNOLOGIES v LIBERTY STEEL GROUP HOLDINGS [2025] DIFC CFI 076 — Amendment of pleadings to include full software license value (12 May 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the threshold for amending pleadings to increase a claim amount, emphasizing the absence of procedural prejudice when proceedings remain at an early stage.
LYRICIA v LEXI [2021] DIFC CFI 076 — Unlawful salary deductions and notice period disputes (06 December 2021)
This appeal clarifies the strict requirement for written consent in salary deductions and confirms the calculation of termination benefits based on contractual notice periods.
AL HADEEL HASAN v STEPHENSON HARWOOD MIDDLE EAST [2022] DIFC CFI 075 — Registrar order of discontinuance (14 January 2022)
The litigation involved a professional liability claim brought by Al Hadeel Hasan LLC against the international law firm Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP. While the specific factual allegations regarding the nature of the legal services provided or the alleged breach of duty were not ventilated…
AL HADEEL HASAN v STEPHENSON HARWOOD MIDDLE EAST [2021] DIFC CFI 075 — Procedural extension of time by consent (30 November 2021)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Al Hadeel Hasan against the law firm Stephenson Harwood Middle East. While the specific substantive allegations remain outside the scope of this procedural order, the case is registered under the Court of First Instance as CFI 075/2021.
AL HADEEL HASAN v STEPHENSON HARWOOD MIDDLE EAST [2021] DIFC CFI 075 — Procedural extension of time for defence (26 October 2021)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Al Hadeel Hasan against the international law firm Stephenson Harwood Middle East. While the specific underlying cause of action remains confidential within the procedural filings, the case is registered under the Court of First Instance (CFI) as CFI…
JOHNSON ARABIA v BIC CONTRACTING [2022] DIFC CFI 075 — Default Costs Certificate assessment (08 March 2022)
The dispute concerns the recovery of legal costs incurred by Johnson Arabia LLC following the underlying proceedings against BIC Contracting LCC (formerly HLG Contracting LLC). After the Claimant initiated the assessment process, the Defendant failed to respond, leading to the Registrar’s…
JOHNSON ARABIA v BIC CONTRACTING [2022] DIFC CFI 075 — Registrar dismisses default costs application due to service failure (17 January 2022)
The dispute centers on the Claimant’s attempt to recover costs following the underlying proceedings in CFI 075/2020. Johnson Arabia LLC sought to utilize the summary mechanism provided by the Rules of the DIFC Courts (RDC) to obtain a Default Costs Certificate after BIC Contracting LLC (formerly…
JOHNSON ARABIA v BIC CONTRACTING [2021] DIFC CFI 075 — Withdrawal of legal representation (05 July 2021)
The litigation between Johnson Arabia LLC and BIC Contracting LCC (formerly HLG Contracting LLC) reached a procedural juncture regarding the status of the defendant’s legal counsel. Hadef & Partners LLC, acting for the defendant, sought to formally terminate its role as the legal representative on…
JOHNSON ARABIA v BIC CONTRACTING [2020] DIFC CFI 075 — Immediate judgment for unpaid equipment hire invoices (23 June 2021)
The dispute centered on a claim for unpaid invoices arising from a series of heavy equipment hire agreements between the Claimant, Johnson Arabia, and the Defendant, BIC Contracting (formerly HLG Contracting).
JOHNSON ARABIA v BIC CONTRACTING [2020] DIFC CFI 075 — Jurisdiction and the validity of opt-in hire agreements (14 December 2020)
The litigation arose from a commercial dispute regarding unpaid invoices for heavy equipment rentals. Johnson Arabia LLC initiated the action to recover substantial outstanding hire charges, which the company alleged were owed by the Defendant, BIC Contracting LLC (formerly known as HLG Contracting…
JOHNSON ARABIA v BIC CONTRACTING [2020] DIFC CFI 075 — procedural extension for responsive pleadings (26 October 2020)
The dispute centers on the timeline for the Defendant, BIC Contracting (formerly HLG Contracting), to respond to the claims initiated by Johnson Arabia. In the context of a high-stakes commercial litigation, the Defendant sought a formal extension of time to organize its defense strategy.
MUKTI v MUHAG [2022] DIFC CFI 074 — Affirming jurisdiction through conduct and standard form contracts (05 January 2023)
The dispute centered on whether a contract for educational services contained a valid agreement to submit to the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts. The Appellant (Defendant), Muhag, sought to challenge an earlier judgment from the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT), arguing that the original agreement did…
MACEO v MACBETH RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE [2021] DIFC CFI 074 — Employer liability for unpaid wages despite third-party payment arrangements (25 January 2022)
The litigation concerned a claim for unpaid salary and end-of-service entitlements arising from an employment relationship governed by a contract dated 15 November 2018. The Claimant, Maceo, sought recovery of remuneration that remained outstanding despite her performance of duties for the…