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Ludhyan v Lucina [2020] DIFC ARB 027: The High Cost of Defying the Supervisory Seat
How Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi used the threat of committal to enforce the integrity of the DIFC-LCIA arbitral process. On 19 November 2020, H.E.
Olen v Oreta [2025] DIFC ARB 031: The Proportionality Threshold in Post-Award Costs Recovery
How the DIFC Courts are recalibrating the standard of 'fair and reasonable' legal spend in enforcement proceedings On 2 October 2025, H.E.
Orton v Oakes [2025] DIFC ARB 035: The High Threshold for Serving Sitting Arbitrators
Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi clarifies the limits of alternative service when targeting the tribunal On September 26, 2025, H.E.
Giacinta v Gilam [2016] DIFC ARB 004: The Jurisdictional Shield Against Parallel Annulment Tactics
How the DIFC Courts solidified their role as an autonomous enforcement hub in the face of Dubai Court interference
Neven v Nole [2024] DIFC ARB 010: The High Threshold for Interim Relief in the Shadow of Arbitration
How Justice Andrew Moran reinforced the primacy of the arbitral tribunal over court-ordered disclosure and injunctions.
Mirifa v Mahur [2023] DIFC ARB 009: The High Cost of Asset Concealment and the Limits of Procedural Duplication
How the DIFC Courts are tightening the screws on recalcitrant debtors in USD 1.6 billion enforcement battles. On 21 August 2025, H.E.
Neville v Nigel [2024] DIFC ARB 006: Navigating the 'Dubai Arbitration' Jurisdictional Labyrinth
How Neville v Nigel exposes the high-stakes friction between ad hoc arbitration and the DIFC’s supervisory jurisdiction On 31 July 2024, H.E.
Mirma v Mobal [2023] DIFC ARB 004: The Limits of Counterclaims and the Finality of Arbitral Awards
How the DIFC Courts clarified the procedural boundaries of enforcing arbitral awards against state-owned entities On 12 September 2023, H.E.
Naqid v Najam [2024] DIFC ARB 004: The High Threshold for Contempt and the Limits of Procedural Enforcement
Justice Rene Le Miere’s ruling clarifies the evidentiary threshold for sequestration in the wake of a multi-million dollar arbitral award.
Hayri International v Hazim Telecom [2016] DIFC ARB 010: The Anti-Suit Injunction as a Shield Against Procedural Sabotage
A masterclass in judicial intervention against procedural sabotage in cross-border arbitration.
Naatiq v Nabeeh [2024] DIFC ARB 018: The Judicial Committee’s Shadow Over DIFC Arbitration
Justice Rene Le Miere’s latest stay order signals a new era of caution in the DIFC-Dubai court interface. On September 25, 2024, Justice Rene Le Miere brought a sudden halt to the proceedings in ARB 018/2024, Naatiq v Nabeeh, by invoking Article 7 of Decree 29 of 2024.
Olympio v Olwin [2025] DIFC ARB 024: The Limits of Procedural Obstruction in the Shadow of the CJT
How the DIFC Courts are navigating the procedural friction between arbitral enforcement and the Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal On 7 August 2025, H.E.
Ohtli v Onora [2026] DIFC ARB 034: The High Cost of Procedural Overreach in Anti-Suit Injunctions
How the DIFC Courts are using costs assessments to police the boundaries of anti-suit litigation On March 24, 2026, H.E.
The Enforcement Shield: How Justice Colman Defended the Integrity of Arbitral Awards in Fletcher v Florance
A masterclass in judicial restraint and the rejection of 'public policy' as a tactical delay mechanism in the DIFC Courts.
Oratio v Orangia [2026] DIFC ARB 043: The Limits of Expert Evidence in Public Policy Challenges
H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi’s recent rulings clarify that procedural fairness is a matter for the Court, not for external experts. On 6 February 2026, H.E.
Nalani v Netty [2025] DIFC ARB 027: The High Cost of Procedural Obstruction in Enforcement Proceedings
How H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi’s latest costs order signals a hardening stance against meritless jurisdictional challenges in the DIFC. On 2 October 2025, H.E.
Oswin v Otila [2025] DIFC ARB 032: The High Cost of Defying the DIFC Supervisory Shield
A masterclass in judicial enforcement: How Justice Black and Justice Cooke dismantled a multi-jurisdictional attempt to bypass a DIAC-seated arbitration. On 9 February 2026, H.E.
The Constitutional Shield: How Fiske v Firuzeh Cemented the DIFC’s Arbitral Autonomy
A deep dive into the 2014-2015 arbitration saga that defined the boundaries between Federal CPC and the DIFC’s independent legal order. On January 5, 2015, H.E.
Eava v Egan [2014] DIFC ARB 005: Why Mere Arbitral Delay Fails the Public Policy Test
Justice Sir David Steel’s decisive rejection of procedural obstructionism in international award enforcement
Ocie v Ortensia [2020] DIFC ARB 009: The Limits of Disclosure in Parallel Arbitral Challenges
H.E. Justice Omar Al Muhairi clarifies the scope of RDC 23.11 in the context of mandatory arbitral award recognition. On 19 February 2020, H.E.
Nashrah v Najem [2025] DIFC ARB 005: The Limits of Anti-Suit Injunctions in the Shadow of Redundant Arbitration Rules
A deep dive into the Court of First Instance’s robust defense of arbitral integrity against English High Court interference. On 20 January 2025, H.E.
Banyan Tree v Meydan [2013] DIFC ARB 003: The Jurisdictional Gateway That Defined DIFC Arbitration
A decade of litigation that transformed the DIFC Courts from a local forum into a global powerhouse for arbitral award enforcement. On 27 May 2014, H.E.