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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 — 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 — 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…
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.
SARINTON TRADING v MR ANDREAS MICHAEL REICHMUTH [2013] DIFC CFI 020 — Default judgment on real estate assignment (17 December 2013)
The litigation centered on the ownership and assignment of contractual rights pertaining to four specific luxury units located in the Park Towers development within the Dubai International Financial Centre.
SPECTRUM UAE v XEROX EMIRATES [2013] DIFC CFI 020 — Strike out following settlement (10 January 2013)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the conclusion of CFI 020/2012, striking the matter from the court list after the parties reached an out-of-court settlement.
RA DR ALFRED WIEDERKEHR v DIWAN CAPITAL LIMITED [2012] DIFC CFI 020 — Extension of time for insolvency proceedings (24 December 2012)
The underlying dispute involves the Claimants, RA Dr Alfred Wiederkehr and RA Dr Georg Wiederkehr, seeking to pursue legal action in the name of the Defendant, Diwan Capital Limited, which is currently in liquidation.
DR ALFRED WIEDERKEHR v DIWAN CAPITAL LIMITED [2012] DIFC CFI 020 — procedural management of confidential settlement schedules (26 July 2012)
The litigation in CFI 020/2010 involved Dr Alfred Wiederkehr and Dr Georg Wiederkehr as Claimants against Diwan Capital Limited, a respondent entity then in liquidation. The dispute centers on the procedural finalization of an order following a substantive hearing held on 9 July 2012.
RA DR ALFRED WIEDERKEHR v DIWAN CAPITAL [2012] DIFC CFI 020 — Extension of compliance deadlines (17 April 2012)
The dispute involves RA Dr Alfred Wiederkehr and RA Dr Georg Wiederkehr as claimants against Diwan Capital Limited. The litigation, registered under CFI 020/2010, reached a juncture where the court found it necessary to intervene regarding the timeline for procedural compliance.
RA DR ALFRED WIEDERKEHR v DIWAN CAPITAL [2011] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural stay and liquidation directions (23 June 2011)
The litigation involving RA Dr Alfred Wiederkehr and RA Dr Georg Wiederkehr against Diwan Capital Limited reached a point where the court determined that the continuation of standard adversarial proceedings was no longer appropriate given the company's insolvency status.
RA DR ALFRED WIEDERKEHR v DIWAN CAPITAL [2011] DIFC CFI 020 — procedural amendment and liquidator oversight (10 March 2011)
The Claimants, RA Dr Alfred Wiederkehr and RA Dr Georg Wiederkehr, sought and were granted permission to refine their case against Diwan Capital Limited. The court’s order focused on the formalization of the Claimants' position through the filing of an amended document that had been previously…
RA DR ALFRED WIEDERKEHR v DIWAN CAPITAL [2010] DIFC CFI 020 — procedural stay for liquidator directions (02 November 2010)
The litigation involves a claim brought by RA Dr Alfred Wiederkehr and RA Dr Georg Wiederkehr against Diwan Capital Limited. While the substantive merits of the underlying claim remain to be fully ventilated, the current procedural posture centers on the status of the defendant company, which is…
NBD SANA CAPITAL MGMT SHAREHOLDING v NBD SANA CAPITAL GP [2009] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural stabilization of shareholder disputes (20 October 2009)
The dispute centers on a fundamental breakdown in the management of the Sana Capital Fund, specifically regarding the validity and implications of a board of directors meeting held on 27 August 2009.
NBD SANA CAPITAL MGMT SHAREHOLDING v NBD SANA CAPITAL GP [2009] DIFC CFI 020 — Procedural adjournment of interim injunction challenge (30 September 2009)
The dispute centers on a commercial disagreement between NBD Sana Capital Mgmt Shareholding Co. (the Applicant) and the Respondents, NBD Sana Capital GP and Suresh Kumar. While the underlying merits of the claim remain subject to ongoing litigation, the immediate point of contention involves an…
NBD SANA CAPITAL MGMT SHAREHOLDING v NBD SANA CAPITAL GP [2009] DIFC CFI 020 — Interim injunction against distribution of fund contributions (02 September 2009)
The lawsuit centers on a dispute regarding the management and distribution of capital within a fund, specifically concerning the "unused portion of any drawn down Contribution to the Fund." The Applicant, NBD Sana Capital Mgmt Shareholding, sought judicial intervention to prevent the Respondents,…
ATUL ASHOK AMIR CHAND DHAWAN v ZURICH INTERNATIONAL LIFE [2026] DIFC CFI 019 — Jurisdictional limits over former DIFC establishments (13 March 2026)
The litigation concerns a claim for breach of confidentiality and financial losses arising from an insurance policy. The claimant, Atul Ashok Amir Chand Dhawan, initiated proceedings against Zurich International Life Limited, but the court previously determined that it lacked the requisite…
Atul Ashok Amir Chand Dhawan v Zurich International Life [2025] DIFC CFI 019 — Jurisdictional challenge regarding non-DIFC establishment status (09 September 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the strict requirements for personal jurisdiction over corporate entities, confirming that an expired license and pending deregistration preclude a defendant from being classified as a DIFC Establishment.
IRAQ TELECOM v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2022] DIFC CFI 019 — Dispensing with service of notice of change of legal representative (01 June 2022)
The litigation, registered under case number CFI 019/2018, involves complex claims brought by Iraq Telecom Limited against Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited. As the proceedings progressed, the Claimant sought to transition its legal representation.
IRAQ TELECOM LIMITED v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2021] DIFC CFI 019 — Alternative service of default judgment documents (27 December 2021)
The dispute centers on the ongoing efforts of Iraq Telecom Limited to progress its claim against Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited. Having previously secured a First Alternative Service Application, the Claimant found itself needing to serve a comprehensive suite of…
IRAQ TELECOM v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2021] DIFC CFI 019 — Alternative service order (17 June 2021)
The litigation involves a complex dispute between Iraq Telecom Limited and the defendants, Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited. As the proceedings in CFI 019/2018 progressed, the claimant encountered significant difficulties in ensuring that the first defendant, Mr.
IRAQ TELECOM v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2019] DIFC CFI 019 — Extension of time for service of claim form (24 October 2019)
The litigation involves Iraq Telecom Limited as the Claimant and two named Defendants: Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited. The core of the procedural dispute centered on the Claimant’s inability to effectuate service of the Claim Form upon the First Defendant, Raymond…