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FOUR PRINCIPLES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FZ v RED SEA INTERNATIONAL COMPANY [2022] DIFC CFI 012 — Consent order staying enforcement pending variation of default judgment (14 June 2022)
The dispute arises from a claim initiated by Four Principles Management Consulting FZ against Red Sea International Company, which culminated in a Default Judgment issued by the DIFC Court on 9 May 2022. Following the entry of this judgment, Red Sea International Company filed Application No.
FOUR PRINCIPLES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FZ v RED SEA INTERNATIONAL COMPANY [2022] DIFC CFI 012 — Default judgment for unpaid management consulting fees (09 May 2022)
The dispute centered on a claim for unpaid management consulting fees owed by Red Sea International Company to Four Principles Management Consulting FZ LLC. The Claimant sought recovery of a substantial principal sum alongside accrued interest, stemming from a commercial engagement that remained…
FCI MARKETS v PAUL PRETLOVE [2019] DIFC CFI 012 — Recognition of BVI insolvency proceedings (25 March 2019)
The DIFC Court of First Instance confirms the procedural mechanism for recognizing foreign liquidators, granting extraterritorial authority to a BVI-appointed sole liquidator over assets within the DIFC.
IBRAHIM MOHAMMED SIDDIG v EXPRESSO TELECOM GROUP [2017] DIFC CFI 012 — Consent order staying proceedings (25 July 2017)
The litigation initiated by Ibrahim Mohammed Siddig against Expresso Telecom Group Limited involved a claim brought before the DIFC Court of First Instance. While the specific factual allegations regarding the telecommunications sector dispute were not detailed in the public record due to the…
PETER MATTHEW JAMES GRAY v GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER [2016] DIFC CFI 012 — Granting leave to appeal (04 September 2016)
The litigation involves a professional negligence claim brought by Peter Matthew James Gray against the international law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. While the underlying merits of the claim were addressed in the initial judgment delivered by H.E.
PETER MATTHEW JAMES GRAY v GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER [2016] DIFC CFI 012 — Procedural resolution of witness evidence disputes (14 June 2016)
The underlying dispute in CFI 012/2016 involves a professional liability claim brought by Peter Matthew James Gray against the international law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. As the litigation progressed toward the evidentiary phase, the Claimant challenged the admissibility of specific factual…
LYS v ELSECO [2016] DIFC CFI 012 — Leave to appeal granted on grounds of public importance (04 September 2016)
The underlying dispute concerns an employment-related claim brought by Mr. Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys against Elseco Limited. This matter has been subject to extensive procedural history, including previous skirmishes regarding the enforceability of arbitration clauses and strike-out…
LYS v ELSECO [2016] DIFC CFI 012 — Consent order for payment on account of costs (29 August 2016)
This consent order formalizes the interim payment of USD 255,500 in legal costs following the substantive judgment in the long-running employment dispute between Mr Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys and Elseco Limited.
PIERRE-ERIC DANIEL BERNARD LYS v ELESCO [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Unfair dismissal and revenue recognition disputes (14 July 2016)
The dispute centered on the summary dismissal of the Claimant, who served as the CFO, Director, and Chairman of the Defendant. Following his termination on 11 February 2014, the Claimant sought a comprehensive suite of employment entitlements, including unpaid salary, notice pay, vacation leave,…
PIERRE-ERIC DANIEL BERNARD LYS v ELSECO [2015] DIFC CFI 012 — Expert evidence in employment termination disputes (20 May 2015)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the threshold for admitting expert accounting evidence in complex employment litigation involving allegations of financial misconduct.
PIERRE-ERIC DANIEL BERNARD LYS v ELSECO [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Employment arbitration clause enforceability (11 December 2014)
The litigation concerns a high-stakes employment dispute between the Claimant, Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys, and his former employer, Elseco Limited. The Claimant, who served as both Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, alleges that his employment was terminated without good cause or notice on…
PIERRE-ERIC DANIEL BERNARD LYS v ELSECO [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Dismissal of strike-out application (26 November 2014)
The litigation concerns a dispute between Mr. Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys and Elseco Limited, initiated under claim number CFI 012/2014. While the underlying merits of the claim involve complex commercial or employment-related grievances, the immediate point of contention was a procedural…
PIERRE-ERIC DANIEL BERNARD LYS v ELSECO [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Case Management Order (08 October 2014)
The litigation between Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys and Elseco Limited involves a structured progression toward trial, governed by a series of mandatory deadlines. The immediate focus of the court is the Defendant’s application for strike-out, which requires the Claimant to file evidence in…
LYS v ELSECO [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Procedural amendment of claim form (07 May 2014)
The litigation between Mr Pierre-Eric Daniel Bernard Lys and Elseco Limited centers on a civil claim brought before the DIFC Court of First Instance. While the underlying substantive merits of the dispute remain private, the procedural posture of the case required the Claimant to seek judicial…
ALLIANZ RISK TRANSFER AG DUBAI BRANCH v AL AIN AHLIA INSURANCE COMPANY [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Final resolution by consent and discontinuance (21 August 2014)
The litigation between Allianz Risk Transfer AG Dubai Branch and Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Company concerned a complex insurance dispute that had been active within the DIFC Courts since 2012.
ALLIANZ RISK TRANSFER AG DUBAI BRANCH v AL AIN AHLIA INSURANCE COMPANY [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Procedural refinement via consent order (20 May 2014)
The litigation, registered under CFI 012/2012, involves a complex insurance dispute between Allianz Risk Transfer AG Dubai Branch and Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Company PJSC. As the case progressed, the parties identified a need to refine their respective positions through the amendment of their…
ALLIANZ RISK TRANSFER AG DUBAI BRANCH v AL AIN AHLIA INSURANCE COMPANY [2013] DIFC CFI 012 — Disclosure obligations and document production (19 December 2013)
The dispute between Allianz Risk Transfer AG Dubai Branch and Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Company centers on the scope of pre-trial disclosure. The Claimant, Allianz, sought an order for the production of specific documents to substantiate its position in the ongoing litigation.
ALLIANZ RISK TRANSFER AG DUBAI BRANCH v AL AIN AHLIA INSURANCE COMPANY [2013] DIFC CFI 012 — Case Management Order (21 July 2013)
The litigation concerns a commercial insurance dispute between Allianz Risk Transfer AG Dubai Branch (the Claimant) and Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Company PJSC (the Defendant). While the specific quantum of the claim is not detailed in this procedural order, the case centers on the interpretation of…
ALLIANZ RISK TRANSFER AG DUBAI BRANCH v AL AIN AHLIA INSURANCE COMPANY [2012] DIFC CFI 012 — Jurisdiction and forum non conveniens in inter-Emirate disputes (30 April 2013)
The DIFC Court of First Instance affirms its jurisdictional reach over DIFC-licensed entities, rejecting attempts to invoke the doctrine of forum non conveniens to stay proceedings in favor of onshore UAE courts.
RICHARD HEWITT v INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES [2012] DIFC CFI 012 — Consent order dismissing proceedings (08 February 2012)
The litigation initiated by Mr Richard Hewitt against International Professional Resources Limited involved a legal claim brought before the DIFC Court of First Instance. While the specific underlying causes of action—whether arising from employment disputes, contractual breaches, or commercial…
SMARTPAPER COMPUTER SOFTWARE v KEROSS [2014] DIFC CFI 012 — Dismissal of claims involving prohibited financial assistance (11 September 2014)
This judgment formalizes the Court’s decision to strike out a claim for breach of contract, establishing that agreements requiring a company to transfer assets as consideration for the purchase of its own shares constitute unlawful financial assistance under DIFC law.
SMARTPAPER COMPUTER SOFTWARE v KEROS [2013] DIFC CFI 012 — Consent Order regarding personal liability for costs (07 May 2013)
The lawsuit originated from a commercial dispute between Smartpaper Computer Software LLC and Keros LLC, which escalated into complex applications regarding cost recovery and enforcement.
SMARTPAPER COMPUTER SOFTWARE v KEROSS [2013] DIFC CFI 012 — procedural adjournment and third-party service (17 April 2013)
This application order addresses the procedural mechanics of joinder for costs purposes and the court-sanctioned service of process on a non-party individual.
SMARTPAPER COMPUTER SOFTWARE v KEROSS [2012] DIFC CFI 012 — Procedural refinement and striking out of malice claims (16 February 2012)
The litigation involves Smartpaper Computer Software as the Claimant, with Keross and Farouk Said named as the First and Second Defendants, respectively. The dispute centers on contractual and tortious allegations arising from the business relationship between the parties.