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ATUL ASHOK AMIR CHAND DHAWAN v ZURICH INTERNATIONAL LIFE [2026] DIFC CFI 019 — Jurisdictional limits over former DIFC establishments (13 March 2026)
The litigation concerns a claim for breach of confidentiality and financial losses arising from an insurance policy. The claimant, Atul Ashok Amir Chand Dhawan, initiated proceedings against Zurich International Life Limited, but the court previously determined that it lacked the requisite…
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Atul Ashok Amir Chand Dhawan v Zurich International Life [2025] DIFC CFI 019 — Jurisdictional challenge regarding non-DIFC establishment status (09 September 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the strict requirements for personal jurisdiction over corporate entities, confirming that an expired license and pending deregistration preclude a defendant from being classified as a DIFC Establishment.
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