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Hisham Akram Mohamed Sayed Ahmed v Aladdin Hassouna Saba [2016] DIFC CFI 022 — procedural extension for strike out evidence (25 October 2016)
The litigation involves four Claimants—Hisham Akram Mohamed Sayed Ahmed, Mohamed Akram Mohamed Sayed Ahmed Eid, Samia Saad Elshazly, and Tarek Mohamed Medhat Abdelhady Abdelrahman—against three Defendants: Aladdin Hassouna Saba, Mohamed Hazem Barakat, and Wael Mohamed Sayed El Mahgary.
HISHAM AKRAM MOHAMED SAYED AHMED v ALADDIN HASSOUNA SABA [2016] DIFC CFI 022 — Disclosure order against non-party respondents (22 June 2016)
The underlying dispute in CFI 022/2015 involves a complex set of claims brought by Hisham Akram Mohamed Sayed Ahmed and others against Aladdin Hassouna Saba, Mohamed Hazem Barakat, and Wael Mohamed Sayed El Mahgary.
SAMER HENRY TADROSS v LEVANT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT [2015] DIFC CFI 022 — Discontinuance by consent following confidential settlement (10 May 2015)
The litigation, registered under case number CFI 022/2014, involved a contentious legal battle between the Claimant, Samer Henry Tadross, and the Defendant, Levant Investment Management Limited, which traded under the name Levant Capital Limited.
SAMER HENRY TADROSS v LEVANT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT [2015] DIFC CFI 022 — Pre-trial procedural directions (30 April 2015)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Samer Henry Tadross against Levant Investment Management Limited, a firm also trading as Levant Capital Limited. While the specific underlying causes of action are not detailed in this procedural order, the case reached a critical juncture in April 2015,…
SAMER HENRY TADROSS v LEVANT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT [2015] DIFC CFI 022 — Procedural enforcement of disclosure obligations (09 April 2015)
The dispute centers on a procedural impasse regarding the exchange of evidence. Samer Henry Tadross, the Claimant, initiated an application for an extension of time to file witness statements, citing the Defendant’s failure to adhere to a prior Disclosure Order issued on 9 March 2015.
SAMER HENRY TADROSS v LEVANT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT [2015] DIFC CFI 022 — Procedural adjustment of disclosure and witness evidence timelines (09 March 2015)
The dispute between Samer Henry Tadross and Levant Investment Management Limited (trading as Levant Capital Limited) reached a procedural juncture in early March 2015, necessitating judicial intervention regarding the timeline for document production.
SAMER HENRY TADROSS v LEVANT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED [2015] DIFC CFI 022 — Disclosure obligations and property retention (01 March 2015)
The dispute in CFI 022/2014 centers on the recovery and disclosure of corporate assets and information following the cessation of the relationship between Samer Henry Tadross and Levant Investment Management Limited (also known as Levant Capital Limited).
SAMER HENRY TADROSS v LEVANT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED [2015] DIFC CFI 022 — Amended Case Management Order (19 January 2015)
Following the failure of alternative dispute resolution, the DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a strict procedural timeline to govern the final stages of litigation leading to a three-day trial.
SAMER HENRY TADROSS v LEVANT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED [2014] DIFC CFI 022 — Case Management Order (19 October 2014)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute between the Claimant, Samer Henry Tadross, and the Respondent, Levant Investment Management Limited (also referred to as Levant Capital Limited).
THOMAS SCOTT WEIR v KENEXA MIDDLE EAST FZ [2012] DIFC CFI 022 — Disclosure and production of documents (12 December 2012)
The dispute centers on a discovery application filed by the Claimant, Dr. Thomas Scott Weir, against the Defendant, Kenexa Middle East FZ, concerning the production of internal corporate records. Dr.
DR THOMAS SCOTT WEIR v KENEXA MIDDLE EAST FZ [2012] DIFC CFI 022 — Procedural framework for trial preparation (10 October 2012)
The lawsuit involves a dispute between the Claimant, Dr Thomas Scott Weir, and the Defendant, Kenexa Middle East FZ. While the underlying substantive claims remain outside the scope of this specific procedural order, the court has mandated a rigorous schedule to ensure the matter is trial-ready.
HOGAN LOVELLS v LIFELINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES [2010] DIFC CFI 022 — Default judgment for unpaid legal fees (01 March 2011)
The lawsuit initiated by Hogan Lovells (Middle East) LLP against Lifeline Investment Management Services LLC concerned a claim for the recovery of outstanding professional fees. The claimant, a prominent international law firm, sought to recover a liquidated sum of US$ 57,714.74, which remained…
SAMI BOULJELBEN v ORION HOLDINGS OVERSEAS LIMITED [2009] DIFC CFI 022 — Default judgment for unpaid employment entitlements (14 December 2009)
The dispute centered on a comprehensive failure by the Defendant, Orion Holdings Overseas Limited, to settle various financial obligations owed to the Claimant, Sami Bouljelben, following the termination of his employment.
DIFC INVESTMENTS v DIFC REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES [2025] DIFC CFI 021 — Restoration of a judgment debtor to the Public Register (19 March 2025)
The litigation arose from a commercial dispute involving twelve lease agreements for units in Gate Avenue, DIFC. The Claimant, DIFC Investments Ltd, had previously secured a default judgment against the respondent, StepIn Lifestyle Fashion Ltd, following the latter's breach of eleven of those…
DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY v ARIF NAQVI [2023] DIFC CFI 021 — Regulatory enforcement and default judgment (18 September 2023)
The lawsuit concerns a significant regulatory enforcement action brought by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) against Arif Naqvi. The claim, valued at USD 135,632,809, arises from the DFSA’s regulatory oversight mandate within the Dubai International Financial Centre.
BERGER PAINTS EMIRATES LTD CO. v ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION [2021] DIFC CFI 021 — Alternative service via publication (15 March 2021)
The dispute arises from a procedural impasse regarding the commencement of proceedings by Berger Paints Emirates Ltd Co. against Arabtec Construction. Faced with the inability to effect service through standard channels, the Claimant filed Application No. CFI-021-2021/1 on 10 March 2021.
BERGER PAINTS EMIRATES LTD CO v ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION [2021] DIFC CFI 021 — Default judgment for commercial debt (10 May 2021)
The dispute concerned a claim for a specified sum of money arising from a commercial relationship between the Claimant, Berger Paints Emirates Ltd Co LLC, and the Defendant, Arabtec Construction LLC. The Claimant sought recovery of an outstanding debt totaling AED 1,878,802.80.
BERGER PAINTS EMIRATES LTD CO v ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION [2021] DIFC CFI 021 — evidentiary failure in default judgment applications (02 May 2021)
The dispute centers on a request for Default Judgment filed by Berger Paints Emirates Ltd Co LLC against Arabtec Construction LLC. Despite the Defendant’s failure to acknowledge service or file a defense, the Court found the application procedurally deficient.
TP ICAP GROUP SERVICES v GMG [2020] DIFC CFI 021 — Consent order resolving employment solicitation dispute (13 December 2020)
The lawsuit centered on allegations of breach of contract and unlawful solicitation within the financial services sector. The Claimants, TP ICAP Group Services Limited and Tullett Prebon (Europe) Limited, sought to enforce restrictive covenants against the Second Defendant, Opeyemi Olayanju, and to…
TP ICAP GROUP SERVICES v GMG [2020] DIFC CFI 021 — Procedural adjustment of skeleton argument deadlines (29 November 2020)
The litigation involves two claimants, TP ICAP Group Services Limited and Tullett Prebon (Europe) Limited, against two defendants, GMG (Dubai) Limited and Mr. Opeyemi Olayanju. While the substantive merits of the underlying claim remain outside the scope of this specific procedural order, the case…
TP ICAP GROUP SERVICES v GMG [2020] DIFC CFI 021 — Consent Order vacating Case Management Conference (27 August 2020)
A procedural Consent Order issued by the DIFC Court of First Instance formalizing the vacation of a scheduled Case Management Conference in a multi-party commercial dispute.
TP ICAP GROUP SERVICES v GMG [2020] DIFC CFI 021 — Supplemental disclosure and witness summary procedural disputes (26 August 2020)
The lawsuit, filed under case number CFI 021/2020, centers on a commercial and employment dispute between the Claimants, TP ICAP Group Services Limited and Tullett Prebon (Europe) Limited, and the Defendants, GMG (Dubai) Limited and Mr. Opeyemi Olayanju.
TP ICAP GROUP SERVICES v GMG [2020] DIFC CFI 021 — Supplemental disclosure and witness summary procedural order (20 August 2020)
The dispute centers on the Claimants' contention that the Defendants failed to provide adequate disclosure regarding the recruitment of Mr. Opeyemi Olayanju and his subsequent activities at GMG (Dubai) Limited.
TP ICAP GROUP SERVICES v GMG [2020] DIFC CFI 021 — Bifurcation of liability and injunctive relief (11 June 2020)
The litigation involves a complex employment and commercial dispute initiated by TP ICAP Group Services Limited and Tullett Prebon (Europe) Limited against GMG (Dubai) Limited and an individual defendant, Opeyemi Olayanju.