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STELIAN GHEORGHE v BSA AHMAD BIN HEZEEM & ASSOCIATES [2026] DIFC CFI 045 — Refusal of permission to appeal costs assessment (06 April 2026)
The litigation originated from a jurisdictional challenge where the Claimant, Stelian Gheorghe, sought to contest the forum for his dispute against the law firm BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates and Jimmy Haoula.
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STELIAN GHEORGHE v BSA AHMAD BIN HEZEEM & ASSOCIATES [2025] DIFC CFI 045 — Immediate assessment of costs following successful defense (16 December 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance provides a masterclass in the application of the 'broadbrush' approach to cost assessment, clarifying the evidentiary requirements for shared disbursements in multi-party litigation.
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STELIAN GHEORGHE v BSA AHMAD BIN HEZEEM & ASSOCIATES [2025] DIFC CFI 045 — Stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration (28 October 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance confirms that legacy references to the DIFC-LCIA in arbitration agreements remain valid and enforceable, mandating a stay of court proceedings in favour of DIAC arbitration.
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