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ABRAAJ GENERAL PARTNER VIII v KPMG LOWER GULF [2020] DIFC CFI 053 — Stay of proceedings pending Joint Judicial Committee determination (20 February 2020)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a stay of proceedings in the high-profile Abraaj litigation, deferring to the jurisdictional oversight of the Joint Judicial Committee regarding concurrent Dubai Court actions.
ABRAAJ CAPITAL LIMITED [2019] DIFC CFI 053 — Winding up order and transition to official liquidation (19 November 2019)
The lawsuit concerns the formal insolvency of Abraaj Capital Limited, a significant entity within the DIFC financial services sector. Following a petition presented on 1 August 2018, the Court addressed the necessity of transitioning the company from a state of provisional liquidation—which had…
ABRAAJ CAPITAL LIMITED [2018] DIFC CFI 053 — Appointment of Joint Provisional Liquidators (15 August 2018)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the insolvency process for Abraaj Capital Limited, appointing Deloitte partners to oversee the company’s affairs and imposing a comprehensive stay on external legal proceedings.
JK IMAGING EUROPE v JEETEK DISTRIBUTION DMCC [2019] DIFC CFI 053 — strict enforcement of appellate time limits (12 March 2019)
The dispute originated from a substantive judgment delivered by H.E. Justice Omar Al Muhairi on 30 December 2018. Following this decision, Jeetek Distribution DMCC, acting as the Defendant and Appellant, sought to challenge the ruling by filing an application for permission to appeal on 17 February…
JK Imaging Europe v Jeetek Distribution DMCC [2018] DIFC CFI 053 — Non-payment of invoices and termination of distribution agreement (30 December 2018)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the threshold for establishing contractual liability through the acceptance of goods and subsequent conduct, confirming the validity of termination for non-payment under the DIFC Contract Law.
JK IMAGING EUROPE v JEETEK DISTRIBUTIONS DMCC [2018] DIFC CFI 053 — Case Management Order (07 May 2018)
The lawsuit concerns a commercial dispute between JK Imaging Europe Limited and Jeetek Distributions DMCC. While the specific underlying contractual or tortious claims are not detailed in this procedural order, the stakes involve the formal preparation for a trial scheduled for early October 2018.
MR ANDREW RAOF v KBH LIMITED [2024] DIFC CFI 052 — Consent order dismissing proceedings following confidential settlement (12 December 2024)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formally concludes the dispute between Mr Andrew Raof and KBH Limited, vacating all scheduled trial dates following a private settlement agreement.
MR ANDREW RAOF v KBH LIMITED [2024] DIFC CFI 052 — Case management order regarding mediation (26 November 2024)
The DIFC Court of First Instance has formalised the procedural path for the resolution of CFI 052/2023, mandating a specific mediation framework to address the ongoing dispute between Mr Andrew Raof and KBH Limited.
MR ANDREW RAOF v KBH LIMITED [2024] DIFC CFI 052 — Case Management Order (10 October 2024)
The lawsuit involves a general litigation dispute between the Claimant, Mr Andrew Raof, and the Defendant, KBH Limited (formerly known as KBH Kaanuun Limited). While the substantive merits of the claim remain to be ventilated at trial, the current procedural posture centers on the Court’s effort to…
ANDREW RAOF v KBH LIMITED [2024] DIFC CFI 052 — Consent order setting aside default judgment (03 June 2024)
The litigation between Andrew Raof and KBH Limited (formerly known as Kaanuun Limited) reached a critical juncture following the defendant's failure to comply with procedural timelines.
ANDREW RAOF v KBH LIMITED [2024] DIFC CFI 052 — Default judgment following failed jurisdiction challenge (14 May 2024)
The lawsuit concerns an employment dispute between Andrew Raof and KBH Limited (formerly Kaanuun Limited). The claimant sought recovery of unpaid entitlements following the termination of his employment, alongside statutory penalties and compensation for alleged discrimination and victimisation.
ANDREW RAOF v KBH LIMITED [2024] DIFC CFI 052 — Costs assessment for solicitor litigants in person (09 May 2024)
The dispute originated from a jurisdictional challenge brought by the Defendant, KBH Limited, against the Claimant, Andrew Raof. The Defendant sought to have the claim dismissed on the basis that the service of the claim form was procedurally defective under the Rules of the DIFC Courts (RDC).
ANDREW RAOF v KBH LIMITED [2024] DIFC CFI 052 — Procedural continuity of SCT-to-CFI transfers (16 April 2024)
This ruling clarifies that claims transferred from the Small Claims Tribunal to the Court of First Instance retain their original procedural life, preventing the extinguishment of claims due to technical re-filing requirements.
ANDREW RAOF v KBH LIMITED [2024] DIFC CFI 052 — Procedural validity of SCT-to-CFI transfers (15 April 2024)
The dispute arose from the termination of Andrew Raof’s employment as a dispute resolution associate at KBH Limited. Raof initially filed a claim in the SCT seeking AED 892,022.09, comprising compensation for discrimination and victimisation under Part 9 of the DIFC Employment Law, alongside unpaid…
EAST FISH PROCESSING v ECOLOG INTERNATIONAL [2022] DIFC CFI 052 — Refusal of permission to appeal (18 October 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance reinforces the high threshold for appellate intervention, denying a claimant’s attempt to challenge a trial judgment that dismissed its claim and upheld a significant counterclaim.
EAST FISH PROCESSING v ECOLOG INTERNATIONAL [2022] DIFC CFI 052 — Breach of contract and non-conformity of goods (23 August 2022)
The dispute arose from a series of supply contracts for frozen seafood intended for United Nations peacekeeping missions in Mali and the Central African Republic. East Fish Processing LLC (East Fish) initiated the claim seeking the outstanding balance for goods delivered to Ecolog International FZE…
EAST FISH PROCESSING v ECOLOG INTERNATIONAL [2022] DIFC CFI 052 — Procedural reset following Pre-Trial Review (12 May 2022)
The litigation involves East Fish Processing L.L.C. as the Claimant and two entities, Ecolog International FZE and Ecolog International, as the Defendants. While the underlying merits of the claim remain the subject of the broader proceedings, this specific order arises from the necessity to refine…
EAST FISH PROCESSING v ECOLOG INTERNATIONAL [2021] DIFC CFI 052 — Case Management Order (20 October 2021)
The litigation involves a commercial claim brought by East Fish Processing LLC against Ecolog International FZE and its parent entity, Ecolog International. While the specific underlying contractual breach or tortious claim is not detailed in the procedural order, the court has acknowledged the…
LUCILA v LINKALINKA [2020] DIFC CFI 052 — Appeal regarding entitlement to variable compensation and statutory penalties (11 November 2020)
The dispute centered on whether the Claimant, Lucila, was entitled to variable compensation under his employment contract with Linkalinka. While the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) had previously determined that Lucila successfully "captured" three specific contracts—a proof of concept with Smart Dubai…
TREEFROG CAPITAL v TONIQUE CONSULTANCY [2019] DIFC CFI 052 — Case Management Order (13 February 2019)
The Court’s order mandates a strict timeline for the Claimant to respond to the defensive pleadings filed by the various respondents. Given the complexity of having three distinct parties, the Court has bifurcated the deadlines for the Claimant’s responses to ensure the litigation moves forward…
ARMON REESTRUTURA - ENGENHARIA E SERVIÇOS TÉCNICOS v ANTONIO JOAO CATETE LOPES CUENDA [2023] DIFC CFI 051 — Dismissal of freezing orders and jurisdictional challenge (27 December 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance vacates freezing orders and dismisses the underlying action, setting the stage for a critical appellate review of the jurisdictional reach established in Sandra Holding.
CARMON REESTRUTURA – ENGENHARIA E SERVIÇOS TÉCNICOS v ANTONIO JOAO CATETE LEPES CUENDA [2023] DIFC CFI 051 — Continuation of freezing order despite non-disclosure (07 September 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance maintains a freezing order over UAE-based assets, prioritizing the risk of asset dissipation over the claimant’s procedural failures regarding the duty of full disclosure.
CARMON REESTRUTURA - ENGENHARIA E SERVIÇOS TÉCNICOS ESPECIAIS v ANTONIO JOAO CATETE LOPES CUENDA [2023] DIFC CFI 051 — Freezing Order and disclosure obligations (24 July 2023)
The lawsuit concerns a freezing order sought by the Claimant, Carmon Reestrutura - Engenharia E Serviços Técnicos Especiais, LDA, against the Respondent, Antonio Joao Catete Lopes Cuenda.
Zaya Living Real Estate Development v China State Construction Engineering Corporation [2023] DIFC CFI 051 — denial of permission to appeal costs certificate (07 November 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance affirms the finality of Registrar-level case management decisions, confirming that a failure to secure an extension of time for an appeal renders the underlying appeal automatically time-barred.