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GABRIEL LIMITED v GIACOBBE [2015] DIFC CFI 027 — Judicial refusal to adjourn Case Management Conference (12 February 2015)
The dispute in CFI 027/2014 involves Gabriel Limited as the Claimant and Giacobbe as the Defendant. The specific procedural conflict arose when the Defendant filed an Application Notice, identified as CFI 027-2014/5, on 12 February 2015.
GABRIEL LIMITED v GIACOBBE [2014] DIFC CFI 027 — Stay of enforcement pending set-aside application (16 November 2014)
This order clarifies the procedural interplay between enforcement applications and pending challenges to default judgments within the DIFC Court of First Instance.
GRACIELA v GIACOBBE [2014] DIFC CFI 027 — Default judgment and the rejection of a late defence extension (29 October 2014)
The dispute centered on the procedural timeline following the initiation of proceedings by the Claimant, Graciela Limited, against the Defendant, Giacobbe. The core of the matter involved the Claimant’s pursuit of a default judgment due to the Defendant’s failure to serve a defence within the…
BGC BROKERS L.P v MOURAD ABOURAHIM [2016] DIFC CFI 027 — Default costs certificate enforcement (16 February 2016)
The litigation between BGC Brokers L.P and Mourad Abourahim culminated in a procedural enforcement action regarding the recovery of legal costs. Following the underlying substantive proceedings, BGC Brokers L.P (the Receiving Party) sought to recover its legal expenditures from Mourad Abourahim…
BGC BROKERS L.P. v MOURAD ABOURAHIM [2015] DIFC CFI 027 — Currency conversion and final judgment quantification (11 October 2015)
The lawsuit centered on the enforcement of a loan agreement dated 24 November 2011 between BGC Brokers L.P. and Mourad Abourahim. Following a trial, the Court established the Defendant’s liability for the outstanding balance and contractual interest.
BGC Brokers L.P. v Mourad Abourahim [2015] DIFC CFI 027 — Determining the currency conversion date for loan obligations (06 August 2015)
The dispute arose from a loan agreement between BGC Brokers L.P. and Mourad Abourahim, where the underlying debt was denominated in pounds sterling (GBP). However, when BGC Brokers L.P. initiated proceedings in the DIFC Court of First Instance, the claim was expressed in US dollars (USD).
BGC BROKERS L.P. v MOURAD ABOURAHIM [2014] DIFC CFI 027 — Amended Case Management Order (20 July 2014)
The litigation involves BGC Brokers L.P. as the Claimant and Mourad Abourahim as the Defendant. While the specific underlying causes of action are not detailed in this procedural order, the case is categorized under General Litigation within the DIFC Courts.
BGC BROKERS L.P v MOURAD ABOURAHIM [2014] DIFC CFI 027 — Case Management Order (02 June 2014)
The lawsuit involves a commercial dispute between the claimant, BGC Brokers L.P, and the defendant, Mourad Abourahim. While the specific underlying causes of action are not detailed in the procedural order, the case is classified under General Litigation within the DIFC Court of First Instance.
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2016] DIFC CFI 027 — Final distribution of funds held in Court (22 February 2016)
This consent order marks the procedural conclusion of the long-standing dispute in CFI 027/2012, facilitating the release of funds previously held in the DIFC Court’s registry.
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2014] DIFC CFI 027 — Denial of leave to appeal and stay of execution (20 April 2014)
The underlying litigation in CFI 027/2012 involves a dispute between the Claimant, Christopher James McDuff, and the Defendant, KBH Kaanuun Limited. Following a judgment delivered by H.E. Justice Ali Al Madhani on 4 March 2014, the Defendant sought to challenge the court's findings.
Christopher James McDuff v KBH Kaanuun [2012] DIFC CFI 027 — Wrongful termination and the limits of summary dismissal (04 March 2014)
The dispute arose from the employment relationship between Christopher James McDuff, a solicitor, and his former employer, KBH Kaanuun Limited. After Mr. McDuff resigned during his probation period and subsequently initiated legal proceedings against the firm to secure his salary, the Defendant…
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2012] DIFC CFI 027 — Employment termination and counterclaim liability (13 February 2014)
The dispute centered on the summary dismissal of Mr. McDuff, a solicitor, by his employer, KBH Kaanuun, following the Claimant’s resignation during his probation period. After Mr. McDuff initiated legal proceedings to secure his notice period salary, the firm terminated his employment, citing 25…
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2013] DIFC CFI 027 — Procedural directions for trial preparation (16 June 2013)
The court required a structured approach to the finalization of factual evidence to ensure the trial could proceed efficiently. The primary focus was the timely exchange of witness statements to prevent surprise and allow for adequate preparation by opposing counsel.
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2013] DIFC CFI 027 — procedural extension for document production (10 March 2013)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants a procedural extension for document production deadlines in the ongoing dispute between Christopher James McDuff and KBH Kaanuun.
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2013] DIFC CFI 027 — Procedural directions for trial preparation (25 February 2013)
The lawsuit involves a civil dispute between the Claimant, Christopher James McDuff, and the Defendant, KBH Kaanuun Limited. While the underlying substantive claims remain confidential within the broader case file, the immediate focus of this order is the management of the litigation process to…
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2012] DIFC CFI 027 — Employment visa cancellation and the limits of employer leverage (24 February 2013)
This judgment clarifies that visa cancellation applications in the DIFC are treated as ordinary applications rather than interim injunctions, and that employers cannot use visa retention as a tool to secure potential financial claims against employees.
KBH KAANUUN v JANAYAN II [2010] DIFC CFI 027 — Consent order dismissing appeal (21 November 2010)
The litigation involved a dispute between KBH Kaanuun Limited (formerly known as JSA Law Limited) and Janayan II Limited. While the specific nature of the underlying claim remains shielded by the confidential terms of the settlement, the matter originated in the Small Claims Tribunal under…
Nida Fatima Raza v Millenium Finance Corporation [2009] DIFC CFI 027 — Contractual supremacy in employment termination (30 May 2014)
This judgment clarifies the hierarchy of contractual documents in DIFC employment disputes, affirming that signed offer letters supersede prior informal summaries regarding notice periods and share entitlements.
NIDA FATIMA RAZA v MILLENNIUM FINANCE CORPORATION [2010] DIFC CFI 027 — procedural directions and scope expansion (20 May 2010)
The litigation concerns an employment contract dispute between Nida Fatima Raza (the Claimant) and Millennium Finance Corporation (the Defendant). While the underlying merits involve the terms of employment and contractual obligations, the specific focus of the May 2010 pre-trial review was the…
NIDA FATIMA RAZA v MILLENNIUM FINANCE CORPORATION [2010] DIFC CFI 027 — Judicial oversight of document redaction in employment disputes (29 April 2010)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the scope of judicial review regarding the disclosure of sensitive corporate board minutes in employment litigation.
NIDA FATIMA RAZA v MILLENNIUM FINANCE CORPORATION [2010] DIFC CFI 027 — Disclosure of internal board minutes and resignation correspondence (20 April 2010)
The lawsuit centers on an employment dispute between Nida Fatima Raza and Millennium Finance Corporation, where the claimant sought the disclosure of internal corporate documents to substantiate her claims.
MARWAN MAHMOUD KHADOUR v YOUSEF SALAH HAWASH [2022] DIFC CFI 026 — Corporate governance and director resignation validity (20 June 2023)
The dispute centered on the corporate status of Alphaseed Technology Limited, a DIFC-incorporated entity. The Claimant, Marwan Mahmoud Khadour, sought declaratory relief to confirm that he had effectively resigned as the sole director of Alphaseed and that the First Defendant, Yousef Salah Hawash,…
MARWAN MAHMOUD KHADOUR v YOUSEF SALAH HAWASH [2022] DIFC CFI 026 — procedural transition from Part 8 to Part 7 (04 October 2022)
The litigation, initiated by Marwan Mahmoud Khadour against Yousef Salah Hawash, Alphaseed Technology Limited, and the DIFC Registrar of Companies, centers on a complex set of claims that were initially filed under Part 7 of the Rules of the DIFC Courts (RDC).
MARWAN MAHMOUD KHADOUR v YOUSEF SALAH HAWASH [2022] DIFC CFI 026 — Procedural failure in default judgment application (01 June 2022)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Marwan Mahmoud Khadour against three defendants: Yousef Salah Hawash, Alphaseed Technology Limited, and the DIFC Registrar of Companies. On 4 April 2022, the Claimant filed a request for default judgment pursuant to Part 13 of the RDC, seeking to hold the…