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GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2014] DIFC CFI 020 — Freezing Order and asset preservation (12 June 2014)
The lawsuit concerns a claim brought by GFH Capital Limited against David Lawrence Haigh, involving an application for a freezing order to prevent the dissipation of assets pending the resolution of the underlying dispute.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2018] DIFC CFI 020 — Breach of fiduciary duty and misappropriation of funds (04 July 2018)
The Court of First Instance enters judgment against a former executive for systematic fraud and the misappropriation of corporate funds, reinforcing the strict application of fiduciary duties and the Court's intolerance for procedural obstruction.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2017] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural directions for joinder of parties (17 October 2017)
Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke issues an amended procedural order establishing a strict evidentiary timetable for the Defendant’s application to add new parties to the long-running CFI 020/2014 litigation.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2017] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural directions on adding parties (11 October 2017)
The litigation between GFH Capital Limited and David Lawrence Haigh has been characterized by extensive procedural complexity and multiple interlocutory skirmishes. In this specific instance, the Defendant, David Lawrence Haigh, sought to expand the scope of the existing proceedings by filing an…
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2017] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural limitations on litigant-in-person applications and Pro Bono funding (16 May 2017)
In the underlying litigation, the Defendant, David Lawrence Haigh, sought various forms of relief, including a financial order against the Claimant, GFH Capital Limited. Specifically, the Defendant requested that the Court compel the Claimant to pay GBP 28,800 to the Priory Hospital, alleging that…
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2017] DIFC CA 002 — Granting leave to appeal despite procedural delays (02 March 2017)
The DIFC Court of Appeal exercises its discretion to permit an out-of-time appeal, balancing procedural strictness against the necessity of ensuring a fair hearing in a matter of significant public interest.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2016] DIFC CFI 020 — Pro Bono funding and procedural management of multiple appeals (10 August 2016)
The dispute centered on the Appellant’s request for financial assistance to engage legal counsel to manage four pending appeals and an Immediate Judgment application against GFH Capital Limited.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2015] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural management of recusal, fee waivers, and legal representation (31 August 2015)
Justice Sir David Steel issues a series of procedural directions addressing the Defendant’s requests for recusal and fee waivers while formalizing the entry of new legal counsel into the ongoing litigation.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2015] DIFC CFI 020 — Judicial scrutiny of freezing order variations for legal expenses and living costs (25 March 2015)
The Defendant, David Lawrence Haigh, sought a significant variation to the existing freezing order, which had been in place since June 2014 to secure a claim of approximately US$ 5 million.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2015] DIFC CFI 020 — Judicial refusal of procedural extensions despite party consensus (19 January 2015)
The dispute between GFH Capital Limited and David Lawrence Haigh involves complex litigation within the DIFC Court of First Instance. In the context of this specific procedural application, the Claimant, GFH Capital Limited, sought to defer the filing of its Reply to the Defendant’s Defence until…
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2014] DIFC CFI 020 — Disclosure and inspection of forensic evidence (30 September 2014)
The dispute centers on a contentious disclosure application brought by the Defendant, David Lawrence Haigh, against the Claimant, GFH Capital Limited. The Defendant sought an expansive order for the disclosure or delivery up of various documents for forensic investigation, casting doubt on the…
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2014] DIFC CFI 020 — Judicial assistance and the issuance of a Letter of Request to the Dubai Courts (06 August 2014)
The dispute between GFH Capital Limited and David Lawrence Haigh involves complex allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and misappropriation of funds. As the litigation progressed within the DIFC Court of First Instance, the Claimant identified a necessity to obtain judicial assistance from the…
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2014] DIFC CFI 020 — Search Order and procedural enforcement (12 June 2014)
The DIFC Court of First Instance issued a rigorous search order against David Lawrence Haigh, mandating the immediate production of documents and providing the Claimant with supervised access to premises and electronic data.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2017] DIFC CA 002 — Finality of appellate determinations and the threshold for re-opening appeals (14 March 2017)
Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke denies the Defendant’s attempt to challenge a prior Court of Appeal order, reinforcing the strict limitations on re-opening final determinations under the Rules of the DIFC Courts.
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2017] DIFC CA 002 — Striking out appellate applications for procedural non-compliance (28 February 2017)
The litigation originated from a claim brought by GFH Capital Limited against its former employee, David Lawrence Haigh, alleging serious breaches of fiduciary duty and fraud. The Claimant asserted that the Defendant had orchestrated a scheme involving the issuance of false invoices to third…
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2016] DIFC CA 002 — Registrar strikes out appeal for failure to file skeleton argument (08 September 2016)
The dispute originated from the substantive proceedings in CFI 020/2014, where GFH Capital Limited sought legal recourse against David Lawrence Haigh. By the time the matter reached the Court of Appeal under reference CA 002/2016, the focus had shifted from the merits of the original claim to the…
GFH CAPITAL v DAVID LAWRENCE HAIGH [2016] DIFC CA 002 — Pro Bono funding and procedural management of multiple appeals (09 August 2016)
The dispute centers on the ongoing litigation between GFH Capital Limited and David Lawrence Haigh, which has involved complex freezing orders and multiple applications for relief. Following the Appellant’s request for an adjournment and financial assistance, the Court treated the application as a…