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SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Registrar’s order on document production (26 March 2013)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Sheikh Meshal Jarah Al-Sabah against UBS AG, centered on the bank's management of financial affairs and the subsequent disclosure of internal records.
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural amendment to witness statement deadlines (10 March 2013)
The lawsuit involves a claim brought by Sheikh Meshal Jarah Al-Sabah against the global financial institution UBS AG. While the underlying substantive merits of the claim remain distinct from this procedural order, the case reached a critical juncture regarding the management of evidence.
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural amendment to witness statement exchange deadlines (28 February 2013)
The Registrar of the DIFC Courts issues a formal order adjusting the procedural timetable for the exchange of witness statements in reply between Sheikh Meshal Jarah Al-Sabah and UBS AG.
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2013] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural amendment for witness statement exchange (05 February 2013)
The dispute centered on the practical management of evidence exchange, specifically the deadlines previously set for the service of witness statements. Following an Application Notice filed by the Defendant, UBS AG, on 4 February 2013, the court addressed the need to adjust the procedural timetable…
SHEIKH MESHAL JARAH AL-SABAH v UBS AG [2012] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural directions for document production and witness evidence (13 November 2012)
The dispute concerns a complex banking relationship between Sheikh Meshal Jarah Al-Sabah and UBS AG, involving allegations that necessitate the disclosure of internal bank records. The court intervened to resolve disputes regarding the scope of document production, specifically targeting internal…
DR. DAVID DORSEY v UNION PROPERTIES [2011] DIFC CFI 005 — Case management and mediation directives (20 December 2011)
The litigation between Dr. David Dorsey and Union Properties PJSC centers on a real estate dispute concerning the quality of finishes, fittings, and amenities within a specific unit. The claimant, Dr.
THE EMIRATES CAPITAL v MONTE CARLO STARS RESTAURANT [2010] DIFC CFI 005 — Contractual liability for placement fees (03 November 2010)
The dispute centered on a breach of contract claim initiated by The Emirates Capital Limited against Monte Carlo Stars Restaurant and its sole proprietor, Lionel Jean-Francois Henry.
THE EMIRATES CAPITAL v MONTE-CARLO STARS RESTAURANT [2010] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural dismissal of late witness evidence (23 August 2010)
The Court of First Instance reinforces strict adherence to case management timelines by denying a late-stage application to introduce additional witness testimony.
THE EMIRATES CAPITAL v MONTE-CARLO STARS RESTAURANT [2010] DIFC CFI 005 — Case management and procedural directions (24 May 2010)
A foundational procedural order establishing the evidentiary and trial timeline for the dispute between The Emirates Capital and the Monte-Carlo Stars Restaurant group.
RASMALA INVESTMENTS v HIND MNEIMNEH [2009] DIFC CFI 005 — Setting aside Small Claims Tribunal judgments (02 March 2009)
The litigation originated from a claim brought by Hind Mneimneh against Rasmala Investments Limited, which was initially adjudicated within the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT). While the specific underlying cause of action—whether contractual, employment-related, or otherwise—remained secondary to the…
HIND MNEIMNEH v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 005 — Procedural dismissal of late-stage application (18 February 2009)
The application filed by Hind Mneimneh on 17 February 2009 served as a last-minute procedural maneuver in the ongoing litigation against Rasmala Investments Limited. At the time of this filing, the matter had reached a stage where the Appeals were pending, and the court was required to manage the…
HIND MNEIMNEH v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 005 — Stay of execution pending appeal (09 February 2009)
The lawsuit concerns a procedural application for a stay of execution filed by Rasmala Investments Limited following an adverse order issued by the Court of First Instance. The dispute centers on whether the enforcement of a prior judicial order should be suspended while the defendant, Rasmala…
FORSYTH PARTNERS GROUP HOLDINGS v FORSYTH PARTNERS GROUP HOLDINGS [2007] DIFC CFI 005 — Winding up order and liquidator appointment (20 September 2007)
The petition brought before the Court of First Instance in CFI 005/2007 concerned the formal insolvency and dissolution of Forsyth Partners Group Holdings Limited. As a corporate entity registered within the Dubai International Financial Centre, the company sought judicial intervention to initiate…
SKATTEFORVALTNINGEN v FFA PRIVATE BANK [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — Disclosure of fraud proceeds (25 July 2024)
The DIFC Court affirms its independent statutory jurisdiction to grant Norwich Pharmacal and Bankers Trust relief, compelling a local bank to disclose information regarding the movement of funds linked to a massive international tax fraud.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2025] DIFC CFI 004 — dismissal of strike-out and summary judgment applications (28 October 2025)
The dispute centers on a series of alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, and the wrongful transfer of shares and monies involving Zuzana Kapova and the Defendants, Miloslav Makovini and Pharmtrade Holding Ltd.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2025] DIFC CFI 004 — disclosure obligations and the practical test of control (03 October 2025)
The Court of First Instance clarifies the scope of document production in complex asset dissipation claims, emphasizing that familial and corporate relationships create a practical obligation to secure evidence.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural variation for pending joinder application (01 November 2024)
The DIFC Court of First Instance issued a consent order establishing a bifurcated procedural timeline contingent upon the outcome of a pending application to join a third party to the ongoing litigation.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural variation of filing deadlines (08 October 2024)
The dispute in *Zuzana Kapova v (1) Miloslav Makovini (2) Pharmtrade Holding Ltd* [2024] DIFC CFI 004 concerns a complex civil claim currently navigating the pre-trial procedural phase within the DIFC Court of First Instance.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural variation of filing deadlines (02 October 2024)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants a consensual extension of time for the filing of responsive pleadings, further adjusting the procedural trajectory of the ongoing dispute between Zuzana Kapova and the defendants.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — Permission to amend pleadings and costs consequences (07 August 2024)
The litigation involves a commercial dispute between the Claimant, Zuzana Kapova, and the Defendants, Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd. The core of the claim centers on allegations of breach of fiduciary duties, specifically regarding the First Defendant’s role as the Claimant’s…
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural withdrawal of interim applications (04 July 2024)
The litigation involves Zuzana Kapova as the claimant against Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd. The dispute reached a procedural juncture regarding the claimant’s initial attempt to secure interim measures against the defendants.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural limits on extending appellate deadlines (03 November 2023)
The dispute centers on a procedural application filed by the Respondents, Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd, seeking an extension of time to file their respondent’s notice and skeleton arguments following the grant of permission to appeal by H.E. Justice Nassir Al Nasser.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — permission to appeal security for costs order (20 September 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants the Claimant permission to appeal a security for costs order, citing the existence of a substantial term deposit as a basis for a real prospect of success.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — admissibility of evidence in jurisdiction challenges (19 September 2023)
The Court of First Instance addresses the procedural threshold for excluding evidence during a pending jurisdiction challenge, emphasizing that relevance must be established before admissibility is contested.