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FIVE RIVER PROPERTIES v WATERFRONT PROPERTY INVESTMENT [2009] DIFC CFI 012 — Discharge of stay and grant of leave to appeal (08 July 2009)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the evidentiary threshold for maintaining a stay of execution pending appeal in a complex property-sector jurisdictional dispute.
FIVE RIVER PROPERTIES v WATERFRONT PROPERTY INVESTMENT [2009] DIFC CFI 012 — Discharge of freezing order and inquiry into damages (11 June 2009)
The dispute centered on the Applicants, Five River Properties LLC and Renaissance Holdings and Developers FZE, who had initially secured a freezing injunction against the Respondents, Waterfront Property Investment Limited and Linarus FZE, on 23 April 2009.
FIVE RIVER PROPERTIES v WATERFRONT PROPERTY INVESTMENT [2009] DIFC CFI 012 — Temporary stay of disclosure obligations pending inter partes hearing (19 May 2009)
Chief Justice Sir Anthony Evans grants a limited stay of disclosure obligations under a freezing order, balancing the immediate impact of asset preservation measures against the procedural rights of the respondents pending a full return date hearing.
FIVE RIVER PROPERTIES v WATERFRONT PROPERTY INVESTMENT [2009] DIFC CFI 012 — Procedural management of evidence and skeleton arguments (17 May 2009)
The lawsuit, registered under CFI 012/2009, involves a multi-party commercial dispute concerning property investment interests. The Applicants, Five River Properties LLC and Renaissance Holdings and Developers FZE, initiated proceedings against the Respondents, Waterfront Property Investment…
FIVE RIVER PROPERTIES v WATERFRONT PROPERTY INVESTMENT [2009] DIFC CFI 012 — Procedural direction on application timelines (14 May 2009)
A procedural order issued by the DIFC Court of First Instance establishing strict deadlines for responding to interlocutory applications to ensure efficient case management.
FIVE RIVER PROPERTIES v WATERFRONT PROPERTY INVESTMENT [2009] DIFC CFI 012 — Freezing injunction against UAE assets (23 April 2009)
The lawsuit concerns a dispute between the Applicants, Five River Properties LLC and Renaissance Holdings and Developers FZE, and the Respondents, Waterfront Property Investment Limited and Linarus FZE.
WOLFFKRAN ARABIA v DUBCO CONSTRUCTION [2023] DIFC CFI 011 — Default judgment for construction debt (27 April 2023)
The dispute concerned a claim for a specified sum of money arising from a construction-related commercial relationship between the Claimants, Wolffkran Arabia LLC and its Dubai branch, and the Defendant, Dubco Construction (L.L.C.).
LINKS REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BROKERS v AVIVO INVESTMENTS [2022] DIFC CFI 011 — Consent dismissal following confidential settlement (11 April 2022)
The litigation, registered under case number CFI 011/2022, involved two claimants: Links Regional Commercial Brokers LLC and The Links Group Limited (Dubai Branch). The defendant in the matter was Avivo Investments LLC.
ISCHEBECK TITAN v AL ARIF CONTRACTING [2021] DIFC CFI 011 — Default judgment for AED 9.5 million (31 August 2021)
The dispute centers on a significant outstanding debt arising from a construction supply contract between the Claimant, Ischebeck Titan (Middle East) Scaffolding, and the Defendant, Al Arif Contracting Co.
ISCHEBEK TITAN v AL ARIF CONTRACTING [2021] DIFC CFI 011 — Procedural failure in default judgment applications (21 April 2021)
The DIFC Court of First Instance reinforces the strict evidentiary burden placed on claimants seeking default judgments, emphasizing that procedural compliance with RDC 13.24 is a non-negotiable prerequisite for judicial relief.
ISCHEBEK TITAN MIDDLE EAST SCAFFOLDING v AL ARIF CONTRACTING CO [2021] DIFC CFI 011 — Procedural failure in default judgment applications (14 March 2021)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the strict evidentiary requirements for default judgment when service occurs outside the jurisdiction, emphasizing that procedural compliance under RDC 13.24 is non-negotiable.
OMAN INSURANCE COMPANY v GLOBEMED [2020] DIFC CFI 011 — Order of Discontinuance (20 October 2020)
The litigation involved a multi-party claim initiated by Oman Insurance Company PSC and Synergize Services FZ-LLC against a group of entities including Globemed Limited, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, Kharma Holding, incorporated in Lebanon, and Globemed Gulf Healthcare Solutions LLC.
OMAN INSURANCE COMPANY v GLOBEMED [2020] DIFC CFI 011 — Consent order regarding procedural deadlines (23 July 2020)
The litigation in CFI 011/2020 involves a complex multi-party dispute between the Claimants, Oman Insurance Company PSC and Synergize Services FZ-LLC, and the Respondents, Globemed Limited, Kharma Holding, and Globemed Gulf Healthcare Solutions LLC.
TATIANA MIKHAVILOVNA AKHMEDOVA v FARKHAD TEIMUR OGLY AKHMEDOV [2018] DIFC CFI 011 — Permission to appeal granted regarding urgent orders (10 April 2018)
The dispute centers on the enforcement of financial obligations and the subsequent freezing of assets involving the Claimant, Tatiana Mikhailovna Akhmedova, and the Respondents, Farkhad Teimur Ogly Akhmedov and Straight Establishment, a Liechtenstein-incorporated entity.
TATIANA MIKHAILOVNA AKHMEDOVA v FARKHAD TEIMUR OGLY AKHMEDOV [2018] DIFC CFI 011 — Jurisdiction challenge and freezing order continuation (11 March 2018)
The dispute arises from the enforcement efforts of Tatiana Mikhailovna Akhmedova against her former spouse, Farkhad Teimur Ogly Akhmedov, and the entity Straight Establishment. The claimant sought to secure assets allegedly held by the respondents, leading to the issuance of a Freezing Order on 8…
Tatiana Mikhavilovna Akhmedova v Farkhad Teimur Ogly Akhmedov [2018] DIFC CFI 011 — Freezing order and asset preservation (08 February 2018)
The lawsuit concerns the enforcement of substantial financial obligations against the First Respondent, Farkhad Teimur Ogly Akhmedov, and the Second Respondent, Straight Establishment, a Liechtenstein-based entity.
AHMED MAJED MOHAMAD LUTFI KABBARA v EFG-HERMES UAE [2017] DIFC CFI 011 — Final resolution via consent order (25 September 2017)
The litigation involved a claim brought by Ahmed Majed Mohamad Lutfi Kabbara against EFG-Hermes UAE Limited, which eventually escalated to include an appeal against a prior judicial order.
AHMED MAJED MOHAMAD LUTFI KABBARA v EFG-HERMES UAE [2017] DIFC CFI 011 — Procedural timeline for appeal and reply (26 July 2017)
A procedural consent order issued by the DIFC Court of First Instance establishing strict deadlines for the filing of a Reply to the Defence and opposition submissions regarding an Application to Appeal.
AHMAD MAJED MOHAMAD LUTFI KABBARA v EFG-HERMES UAE [2017] DIFC CFI 011 — Costs allocation for failed applications and procedural delay (18 June 2017)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s attempt to secure the cancellation of his employment visa while substantive employment claims remained unresolved. The Claimant sought to have his visa status regularized without prejudice to his ongoing financial claims against EFG-Hermes UAE.
AHMED MAJED MOHAMAD LUTFI KABBARA v EFG-HERMES UAE [2017] DIFC CFI 011 — procedural transition from Part 8 to Part 7 (11 May 2017)
The dispute between Ahmed Majed Mohamad Lutfi Kabbara and EFG-Hermes UAE Limited originated as a claim filed under Part 8 of the Rules of the DIFC Courts (RDC). Part 8 is typically reserved for claims where there is no substantial dispute of fact or where the issue is primarily one of law, allowing…
AHMED MAJED MOHAMAD LUTFI KABBARA v EFG-HERMES UAE [2017] DIFC CFI 011 — Procedural dismissal of Part 8 application (12 April 2017)
The Claimant, Ahmed Majed Mohamad Lutfi Kabbara, sought to utilize the Part 8 procedure of the Rules of the DIFC Courts (RDC) to compel his former employer, EFG-Hermes UAE Limited, to provide specific documentation and a formal written statement regarding his dismissal.
SHEIKH SULTAN KHALIFA SULTAN AL NEHAYAN v ABU AL HAJ HOLDING [2016] DIFC CFI 011 — Procedural deadlock and service requirements (29 December 2016)
The litigation initiated by Sheikh Sultan Khalifa Sultan Al Nehayan, Sheikh Malek Mahmoud Faisal Malek Al Sabah, and Andre Gauthier involves a complex multi-party structure, naming nine distinct defendants, including Abu Al Haj Holding Ltd.
HAVAS WORLDWIDE MIDDLE EAST v SOBHA DEVELOPERS [2015] DIFC CFI 011 — Order of Discontinuance (29 July 2015)
The litigation between Havas Worldwide Middle East and Sobha Developers originated from a commercial disagreement that necessitated the intervention of the DIFC Court of First Instance.
MONA SINAKI v OPENLINK INTERNATIONAL [2013] DIFC CFI 011 — Dismissal of appeal against Small Claims Tribunal judgment (19 September 2013)
The dispute originated from a claim filed by Mona Sinaki against her former employer, Openlink International, seeking AED 373,000 in damages for wrongful dismissal and alleged breaches of her employment contract.