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UNION INSURANCE COMPANY v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2025] DIFC CFI 064 — striking out a meritless permission to appeal application (26 June 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance reinforces its procedural authority by striking out a vexatious appeal application, affirming that determinations made on the papers are consistent with natural justice when parties have been afforded full opportunity to submit evidence.
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2025] DIFC CFI 064 — Costs assessment following successful stay application (03 June 2025)
Following the successful stay of proceedings, the Defendant sought recovery of its legal expenses incurred during the interlocutory phase. The dispute centered on the reasonableness of the professional fees submitted in the Defendant's Statement of Costs.
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2025] DIFC CFI 064 — Judicial stay following Union Supreme Court finality (12 May 2025)
The dispute originated from an insurance claim following a significant loss of gold held in solution at the facility of International Precious Metals Refiners (IPMR) located in the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone.
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2025] DIFC CFI 064 — Expert evidence independence and materiality (20 March 2025)
The litigation concerns a high-stakes insurance dispute where the Claimant, Union Insurance Company PJSC, seeks to avoid a policy issued to the Defendant, International Precious Metals Refiners LLC. The central conflict revolves around allegations of material non-disclosure and fraudulent claims.
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2024] DIFC CFI 064 — Strike out of PTA application for procedural non-compliance (21 October 2024)
The dispute originated from a Part 7 Claim initiated by Union Insurance Company PJSC against International Precious Metals Refiners LLC on 29 September 2022. Following the dismissal of the Defendant’s initial jurisdiction challenge and a subsequent application to stay proceedings pending the…
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2024] DIFC CFI 064 — Consent order for extension of time (11 September 2024)
The litigation involves a Part 7 claim initiated by Union Insurance Company PJSC against International Precious Metals Refiners LLC, which was originally filed on 29 September 2022. The dispute has been characterized by significant procedural activity, primarily centered on the Defendant’s initial…
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2024] DIFC CFI 064 — Correction of accidental slips and typographical errors (18 March 2024)
The application filed by Union Insurance Company PJSC on 8 February 2024 sought to rectify specific factual inaccuracies and clerical errors contained within the Court’s previous Order with Reasons dated 15 September 2023.
UNION INSURANCE v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2023] DIFC CFI 064 — Jurisdiction and forum non conveniens in UAE insurance disputes (15 September 2023)
The dispute centers on a claim for avoidance of an insurance policy following a significant industrial accident. Union Insurance PJSC (UIC) sought to avoid the "Gold Refinery Policy" issued to International Precious Metals Refiners LLC (IPMR) ab initio, alleging fraudulent concealment,…
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2023] DIFC CFI 064 — Procedural directions on jurisdiction following appellate guidance (05 June 2023)
The litigation arises from a Part 7 Claim filed by Union Insurance Company PJSC on 29 September 2022 against International Precious Metals Refiners LLC. The core of the dispute centers on the Defendant’s challenge to the authority of the DIFC Courts to adjudicate the matter.
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2023] DIFC CFI 064 — Procedural stay pending appellate guidance (03 February 2023)
The dispute arises from a Part 7 Claim Form filed by Union Insurance Company PJSC on 29 September 2022 against International Precious Metals Refiners LLC. The core of the litigation involves a challenge to the DIFC Court’s authority to hear the matter, initiated by the Defendant through Application…
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2022] DIFC CFI 064 — Procedural timeline management in jurisdictional challenges (23 December 2022)
The litigation arises from a Part 7 Claim initiated by Union Insurance Company PJSC against International Precious Metals Refiners LLC. The core of the current procedural dispute concerns the Defendant’s challenge to the Court’s jurisdiction, which was formally raised through Application No.
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2022] DIFC CFI 064 — Procedural timeline for jurisdiction challenge (22 December 2022)
The dispute arises from a Part 7 Claim Form filed by Union Insurance Company on 29 September 2022. Following service of the claim on 4 October 2022, International Precious Metals Refiners filed an Acknowledgement of Service on 17 October 2022.
UNION INSURANCE v INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS REFINERS [2022] DIFC CFI 064 — procedural management of a jurisdictional challenge (29 November 2022)
The litigation arises from a Part 7 Claim Form filed by Union Insurance Company PJSC on 29 September 2022 against International Precious Metals Refiners LLC. While the substantive merits of the underlying claim remain undisclosed at this interlocutory stage, the dispute has shifted focus to the…
SHIRAZ ZEYD SETHI v DWF [2022] DIFC CFI 064 — Order of Discontinuance (05 September 2022)
The litigation initiated by Shiraz Zeyd Sethi against DWF (Middle East) LLP under Claim No. CFI 064/2021 represented a formal legal challenge brought before the DIFC Courts. While the specific underlying causes of action—whether related to employment termination, contractual breach, or professional…
SHIRAZ ZEYD SETHI v DWF [2022] DIFC CFI 064 — Discontinuance of employment dispute via confidential settlement (02 September 2022)
The litigation initiated by Shiraz Zeyd Sethi against DWF (Middle East) LLP centered on a professional employment dispute within the DIFC jurisdiction. While the specific underlying allegations—whether related to wrongful termination, breach of contract, or statutory employment…
SHIRAZ ZEYD SETHI v DWF MIDDLE EAST [2022] DIFC CFI 064 — procedural adjustment for document production (10 June 2022)
The lawsuit involves a claim brought by Shiraz Zeyd Sethi against DWF Middle East LLP. While the underlying merits of the claim are not detailed in this specific order, the procedural focus is centered on the Claimant’s Application No.
SHIRAZ ZEYD SETHI v DWF MIDDLE EAST [2022] DIFC CFI 064 — Case management order for employment litigation (10 February 2022)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Shiraz Zeyd Sethi against DWF Middle East LLP, currently proceeding through the DIFC Court of First Instance. While the substantive merits of the employment dispute remain to be adjudicated at trial, the immediate stakes involve the rigorous management of…
ODIN v OZZY [2025] DIFC CFI 063 — Wrongful termination and visa status rectification (08 October 2025)
The dispute centers on the termination of the Claimant, Odin, by the Respondent, Ozzy, following a series of disciplinary allegations and a contested return-to-work date. The Claimant sought redress for wrongful termination, unpaid notice periods, and the failure of the Respondent to manage his…
ODIN v OZZY [2025] DIFC CFI 063 — Wrongful termination and visa status rectification (04 September 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the evidentiary threshold for termination for cause, ruling that an employer’s failure to maintain contemporaneous disciplinary records renders a dismissal wrongful despite allegations of employee misconduct.
ISTAR CAPITAL v AUDACIA CAPITAL [2025] DIFC CFI 063 — Damages assessment following breach of Securities Sale and Purchase Agreement (10 June 2025)
The dispute arose from a failed securities transaction governed by a Securities Sale and Purchase Agreement dated 14 June 2024. The Claimant, Istar Capital Limited, sought to recover the full consideration for 65 units of bonds issued by Voltaire Finance B.V., which the Defendant, Audacia Capital…
MASHREQBANK v INFINITE PARTNERS INVESTMENT [2023] DIFC CFI 063 — Procedural termination via notice of discontinuance (12 October 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the conclusion of proceedings in CFI 063/2020 following a unilateral withdrawal by the Claimant.
MASHREQ BANK v INFINITE PARTNERS INVESTMENT [2022] DIFC CFI 063 — Procedural withdrawal of legal representation (18 July 2022)
The underlying dispute in CFI 063/2020 involves a significant banking claim brought by Mashreq Bank PSC against a group of seven defendants, including Infinite Partners Investment LLC, Khaleefa Butti Omair Yousif Almuhairi, H.E.
MASHREQBANK v INFINITE PARTNERS INVESTMENT [2021] DIFC CFI 063 — Refusal of permission to appeal regarding foreign insolvency recognition (03 November 2021)
The Defendants sought to challenge the Court’s refusal to recognize an Abu Dhabi "Bankruptcy Order" as a foreign proceeding under the DIFC Insolvency Law. Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke determined that the application lacked any realistic prospect of success because the initial request for recognition…
MASHREQBANK v INFINITE PARTNERS INVESTMENT [2021] DIFC CFI 063 — Lifting of stay of proceedings following Lakhan v Lamia (04 October 2021)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s, Mashreqbank PSC, attempt to proceed with litigation against Infinite Partners Investment LLC and six other defendants, despite a previous stay order issued by the Court on 9 December 2020.