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IRAQ TELECOM v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2019] DIFC CFI 019 — Extension of time for service of claim form (14 April 2019)
The dispute arises from the underlying proceedings in CFI 019/2018, where the Claimant, Iraq Telecom Limited, initiated action against Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited.
IRAQ TELECOM v RAYMOND SAMIR ZINA RAHMEH [2018] DIFC CFI 019 — Extension of service deadline (10 October 2018)
The litigation involves a high-stakes dispute between the Claimant, Iraq Telecom Limited, and the Defendants, Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and International Holdings Limited. As the proceedings commenced under case number CFI 019/2018, the Claimant encountered procedural hurdles regarding the timely…
SEAN SHAHROKH ETTEHADIEH v GOLD HOLDING [2016] DIFC CFI 019 — Joinder of parties (28 August 2016)
The Claimant, Sean Shahrokh Ettehadieh, initiated an application on 11 August 2016 to expand the scope of his existing litigation against Gold Holding Limited. The dispute, which centers on the Claimant’s attempt to bring a new entity into the fold, required the Court to exercise its discretion…
BROOKFIELD MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS v DRAKE AND SCULL CONSTRUCTION [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Consent order staying proceedings (17 August 2015)
The litigation involved a high-stakes construction dispute between Brookfield Multiplex Constructions LLC and Drake and Scull Construction LLC. While the specific underlying contractual breaches or project details remain shielded by the confidential nature of the settlement, the initiation of…
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Final assessment of legal costs (02 July 2015)
The dispute in CFI-019-2013 originated from a complex commercial disagreement involving Roberto’s Club LLC and Emain Kadrie as Claimants against the Defendant, Paolo Roberto Rella. Following the substantive resolution of the underlying claims, the litigation shifted toward the recovery of legal…
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Enforcement of share transfer orders and rejection of stay (22 June 2015)
The DIFC Court of First Instance affirms the enforceability of share transfer obligations against a defaulting defendant, clarifying the standing of non-party beneficiaries under RDC 45.7.
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Enforcement of share transfer and dismissal of stay application (16 June 2015)
The lawsuit centered on the enforcement of a prior judgment delivered by Deputy Chief Justice Sir John Chadwick on 29 October 2014, which necessitated the transfer of 600 shares in Roberto’s Club LLC from the Defendant, Paolo Roberto Rella, to the Second Claimant, Emain Kadrie, and the Part 45.7…
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Enforcement of share transfer and dismissal of stay application (15 June 2015)
The lawsuit centered on the enforcement of prior judgments issued by Deputy Chief Justice Sir John Chadwick in October and November 2014, which determined the ownership rights of shares within Roberto’s Club LLC.
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Finality of litigation and the high threshold for reopening appeals (10 May 2015)
The dispute arises from a long-standing commercial disagreement between Roberto’s Club LLC and Emain Kadrie (the Claimants) and Paolo Roberto Rella (the Defendant). Following a judgment delivered on 10 December 2014, the Defendant sought to challenge the court's findings.
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Finality of judicial decisions and dismissal of reopening applications (27 April 2015)
Justice Sir David Steel reinforces the principle of finality in DIFC litigation by summarily dismissing an attempt to relitigate a prior substantive ruling.
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Dismissal of leave to appeal regarding procedural delay (26 February 2015)
The underlying litigation, CFI-019-2013, concerned a commercial dispute involving Roberto’s Club LLC and Emain Kadrie against Paolo Roberto Rella. The matter centered on the interpretation of a Shareholders Agreement, specifically the enforceability of Clause 3.9, which the Defendant sought to…
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2015] DIFC CFI 019 — Procedural extension for cost assessment (29 January 2015)
The litigation between Roberto’s Club LLC and Emain Kadrie (the Claimants) and Paolo Roberto Rella (the Defendant) involves a detailed cost assessment process following the substantive proceedings.
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2014] DIFC CFI 019 — Compelling compliance with disclosure obligations (29 April 2014)
The dispute involves a complex litigation between the Claimants, Roberto's Club LLC and Mr. Emain Kadri, and the Defendant, Mr. Paolo Roberto Rella. The litigation, registered under CFI 019/2013, has been marked by a series of procedural skirmishes regarding the exchange of evidence.
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2014] DIFC CFI 019 — Amended disclosure of CCTV evidence (03 April 2014)
The litigation involves a complex commercial dispute between the Claimants, Roberto's Club LLC and Mr. Emain Kadri, and the Defendant/Counterclaimant, Mr. Paolo Roberto Rella. The matter, registered under CFI 019/2013, has seen multiple procedural skirmishes regarding the production of documents…
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2014] DIFC CFI 019 — Disclosure order regarding Redfern schedule production (31 March 2014)
The dispute centers on a contentious disclosure application filed by the Defendant, Paolo Roberto Rella, against the Claimants, Roberto's Club LLC and Mr. Emain Kadri. The core of the conflict involves the Defendant’s request for the production of documents essential to substantiate his…
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2013] DIFC CFI 019 — Unless order application for disclosure (03 March 2014)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the high threshold for 'unless' orders, ruling that disclosure obligations for directors must be limited to information reasonably necessary for their specific duties.
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2014] DIFC CFI 019 — Dismissal of strike-out application and summary cost assessment (05 February 2014)
The dispute in CFI 019/2013 centers on a procedural application brought by the Defendant, Paolo Roberto Rella, against the Claimants, Roberto's Club LLC and Emain Kadrie. The Defendant sought an order to strike out the Claimants' claim and defence, predicated on the assertion that the Claimants had…
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2013] DIFC CFI 019 — Procedural directions for application hearing (14 November 2013)
The lawsuit involves a commercial dispute brought by the Claimants, Roberto's Club and Emain Kadrie, against the Defendant, Paolo Roberto Rella. While the specific underlying causes of action are not detailed in this procedural order, the matter reached a critical juncture on 7 November 2013, when…
ROBERTO'S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2013] DIFC CFI 019 — Procedural rejection of interlocutory application (11 September 2013)
The litigation in CFI 019/2013 involves a commercial dispute brought by the Claimants, Roberto’s Club and Emain Kadrie, against the Defendant, Paolo Roberto Rella. While the specific underlying merits of the claim—such as whether the dispute pertains to breach of contract, intellectual property…
SHABAB HAIDER v DEWEY & LEBOEUF [2013] DIFC CFI 019 — Approval of provisional liquidator remuneration (11 June 2013)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the remuneration of the provisional liquidator for the winding-up of the Dubai branch of the international law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf.
PETER GRAY v DEWEY & LEBOEUF [2012] DIFC CFI 019 — Conditional winding-up and procedural adjournment (05 June 2012)
This order establishes a conditional framework for the insolvency of Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, utilizing a re-advertisement mechanism to streamline the transition from provisional liquidation to a final winding-up order.
PETER GRAY v DEWEY & LEBOEUF [2012] DIFC CFI 019 — Appointment of provisional liquidator (30 April 2012)
The DIFC Court of First Instance exercises its insolvency jurisdiction to secure the assets of a major international law firm through the urgent appointment of a provisional liquidator.
INJAZAT CAPITAL v DENTON WILDE SAPTE & CO [2010] DIFC CFI 019 — Professional negligence and the limits of stay for non-domestic arbitration (07 March 2012)
The lawsuit centers on a professional negligence claim initiated by Injazat Capital Limited and Injazat Technology Fund B.S.C. against their former legal counsel, Denton Wilde Sapte & Co (DWS).
INJAZAT CAPITAL v DENTON WILDE SAPTE [2010] DIFC CFI 019 — Indefinite stay of proceedings (26 August 2010)
The litigation, registered under CFI 019/2010, involved claims brought by Injazat Capital Limited and Injazat Technology Fund B.S.C. (c) against the international law firm Denton Wilde Sapte & Co.