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GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2014] DIFC CFI 020 — Immediate judgment for misappropriation of funds (10 November 2016)
The dispute centers on the conduct of David Lawrence Haigh, the former Deputy Chief Executive of GFH Capital Limited, who was accused of systematically siphoning funds from his employer.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2018] DIFC CFI 020 — Adjournment denied for lack of medical evidence (02 July 2018)
The DIFC Court of First Instance rejects a last-minute application for trial adjournment, underscoring the necessity of robust, contemporary medical evidence when a litigant claims incapacity to participate in proceedings.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2018] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural management and refusal of trial adjournment (13 June 2018)
The dispute between GFH Capital Limited and David Lawrence Haigh involves complex allegations and has been subject to extensive procedural history within the DIFC Courts. By June 2018, the matter had reached a critical juncture with a Progress Monitoring Hearing (PMH) scheduled for 7 June 2018.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2018] DIFC CFI 020 — Reasons for the dismissal of procedural applications (07 February 2018)
The litigation concerns a long-standing dispute involving allegations of fraud and dishonesty brought by GFH Capital Limited against David Lawrence Haigh. The case has a "tortuous history" dating back to its commencement on 22 May 2014.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2018] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural discipline and the containment of vexatious applications (11 January 2018)
The litigation between GFH Capital Limited and David Lawrence Haigh has been characterized by a series of aggressive procedural maneuvers by the Defendant. In the lead-up to the hearing on 13 and 14 December 2017, Mr.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2017] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural management of complex counterclaims and joinder applications (25 November 2017)
In the proceedings of CFI-020-2014, the Defendant, David Lawrence Haigh, submitted a document titled “Amended Defence and Counterclaim” and a supporting witness statement without properly serving them on the Claimant, GFH Capital Limited, or adhering to the standard procedural requirements of the…
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2016] DIFC CFI 020 — Immediate judgment and indemnity costs for misappropriation (10 November 2016)
The dispute centered on the actions of the Defendant, David Lawrence Haigh, who was found to have misappropriated significant sums of money from the Claimant, GFH Capital Limited. The litigation involved allegations of fraud and a breach of trust, with the Claimant seeking recovery of funds that…
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2015] DIFC CFI 020 — Judicial restraint in freezing order variations (28 June 2015)
The lawsuit concerns a high-stakes fraud claim brought by GFH Capital Limited against David Lawrence Haigh. The dispute centers on allegations of breach of trust and dishonesty, with the Claimant asserting a proprietary interest in the disputed monies.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2015] DIFC CFI 020 — Judicial control over frozen assets for legal expenses (14 May 2015)
This order addresses the limits of a defendant’s entitlement to access frozen assets for legal defense costs, emphasizing the requirement for transparency and proportionality in the face of alleged fraud.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2015] DIFC CFI 020 — Refusal to vary freezing order for legal fees (03 May 2015)
The defendant, David Lawrence Haigh, sought a variation of the freezing order originally granted by Deputy Chief Justice Sir John Chadwick on 18 June 2014. The application aimed to secure the release of £550,000 from frozen funds to settle outstanding legal fees and disbursements.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2015] DIFC CFI 020 — Variation of freezing order living expenses (16 April 2015)
The underlying dispute involves a substantial claim brought by GFH Capital Limited against its former employee, David Lawrence Haigh, involving allegations of misappropriation and breach of fiduciary duty.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2015] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural architecture for complex litigation (09 February 2015)
The lawsuit involves a complex commercial dispute between the Claimant, GFH Capital, and the Defendant, David Lawrence Haigh. While the underlying merits of the claim are not detailed in this specific order, the litigation is clearly of significant complexity, necessitating a structured approach to…