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PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2023] DIFC CA 016 — Correction of judgment and finality of costs (24 May 2023)
The dispute between Panther Real Estate Development and Modern Executive Systems Contracting (MESC) reached the Court of Appeal following a construction contract disagreement. After the Court of Appeal issued its primary judgment on 12 May 2023, the parties identified discrepancies between the…
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2023] DIFC CA 016 — Procedural management of appellate amendments (03 March 2023)
The dispute centers on a construction-related appeal where the Appellant, Modern Executive Systems Contracting, sought to expand the scope of its challenge against the Respondent, Panther Real Estate Development.
NAEL v NIAMH [2025] DIFC CA 015 — Immediate assessment of costs and disclosure of interest rates (14 March 2025)
The dispute concerns the enforcement of an arbitral award and the subsequent procedural challenges initiated by Niamh, a banking entity, against Nael. Following the dismissal of Niamh’s appeal on 9 January 2025, the Court of Appeal moved to finalize the financial obligations of the parties,…
HORIZON ENERGY v AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Constitutional challenge to DIFC jurisdiction dismissed (12 October 2023)
The Court of Appeal confirms the constitutional validity of the DIFC’s jurisdictional framework, dismissing a late-stage attempt to refer the matter to the Union Supreme Court.
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v HORIZON ENERGY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Procedural extension for appeal bundle filing (10 January 2023)
The litigation originates from a jurisdictional challenge initiated by Horizon Energy LLC against Al Buhaira National Insurance Company (ABNIC). The dispute centers on the First Defendant’s attempt to set aside the Claim Form and service of proceedings, or alternatively, to strike out ABNIC’s…
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v HORIZON ENERGY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Procedural extension for evidence in reply (20 June 2023)
The litigation involves an appeal brought before the DIFC Court of Appeal, identified as CA 015/2022, pitting Al Buhaira National Insurance Company against Horizon Energy LLC and Al Buhaira International Shipping Inc.
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v HORIZON ENERGY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Procedural extension for evidence filing (01 June 2023)
This litigation concerns an appeal brought before the DIFC Court of Appeal, involving Al Buhaira National Insurance Company as the Claimant and Horizon Energy LLC alongside Al Buhaira International Shipping Inc as the Defendants.
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v HORIZON ENERGY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Procedural timeline management for second appeal applications (23 January 2023)
The litigation concerns a jurisdictional challenge initiated by Horizon Energy LLC, the First Defendant, against Al Buhaira National Insurance Company (ABNIC). The dispute originated in the Court of First Instance, where Horizon Energy sought to set aside the Claim Form and its service, or…
AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY v HORIZON ENERGY [2023] DIFC CA 015 — Procedural management of appellate submissions (13 January 2023)
A procedural Consent Order issued by the DIFC Court of Appeal governing the exchange of supplemental written submissions in a complex jurisdictional dispute.
R.E. LEE INTERNATIONAL v IMRAN KHAN [2024] DIFC CA 013 — Consent order regarding document production deadlines (01 November 2024)
The dispute concerns the ongoing litigation between R.E. LEE INTERNATIONAL (MIDDLE EAST) LIMITED and R.E. LEE INTERNATIONAL (CAYMAN) LIMITED (the Claimants) and IMRAN KHAN (the Defendant).
IGPL GENERAL TRADING v HORTIN HOLDINGS [2021] DIFC CA 013 — Procedural extension of appellate timelines (20 December 2021)
The Court of Appeal formalizes a procedural adjustment to the appellate timeline, granting parties additional time to prepare for the substantive hearing of the appeal.
IGPL GENERAL TRADING v HORTIN HOLDINGS [2023] DIFC CA 013 — Interim payment on account of costs (20 November 2023)
The dispute arises from the protracted litigation history between IGPL General Trading LLC and the Respondents, Hortin Holdings Limited, Lodge Hill Limited, and Westdene Investment Limited.
VEGIE BAR v EMIRATES NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAI PROPERTIES [2017] DIFC CA 013 — procedural directions regarding witness attendance and document production (05 March 2017)
Vegie Bar LLC filed an application seeking the production of critical documentation to support its position in the appeal against Emirates National Bank of Dubai Properties. The claimant specifically requested an Excel spreadsheet that accompanied a letter of offer dated 18 December 2011, which…
VEGIE BAR v EMIRATES NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAI PROPERTIES [2017] DIFC CA 013 — Procedural stay pending clarification of judicial capacity (26 October 2017)
The DIFC Court of Appeal grants a stay of execution on an order of uncertain judicial provenance, prioritizing cost-efficiency and procedural clarity over immediate compliance.
Vegie Bar v Emirates National Bank of Dubai Properties [2017] DIFC CA 013 — strict document production and debarment sanctions (20 September 2017)
The dispute centers on a complex real estate matter involving the registration and subsequent withdrawal of a lease for Vegie Bar LLC within the Limestone House development in the DIFC.
VEGIE BAR v EMIRATES NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAI PROPERTIES [2017] DIFC CA 013 — Court of Appeal orders extensive non-party disclosure (23 March 2017)
The lawsuit centers on a complex commercial dispute involving Vegie Bar LLC and Emirates National Bank of Dubai Properties (ENBD Properties) concerning property units in Limestone House and Index Tower.
NEST INVESTMENTS HOLDING LEBANON v DELOITTE & TOUCHE [2023] DIFC CA 012/2021 — Consent order for detailed assessment extension (08 June 2023)
The Court of Appeal formalizes a procedural extension for cost recovery following the conclusion of substantive appellate litigation between Nest Investments and Deloitte & Touche.
NEST INVESTMENTS HOLDING LEBANON v DELOITTE & TOUCHE [2023] DIFC CA 012 — Consent order regarding detailed assessment timelines (08 May 2023)
The dispute concerns the recovery of legal costs following the Court of Appeal’s judgment delivered on 9 February 2023. Following the resolution of the underlying appellate issues, the parties were required to initiate the detailed assessment process to quantify the costs payable.
NEST INVESTMENTS HOLDING LEBANON v DELOITTE & TOUCHE [2022] DIFC CA 012 — Validity of Respondents' Notice in complex litigation (26 May 2022)
The litigation arises from a long-standing professional negligence dispute involving a substantial group of claimants, including various investment and insurance entities, against the audit firm Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) and Joseph El Fadl.
PETER MATTHEW JAMES GRAY v GIBSON DUNN AND CRUTCHER [2018] DIFC CA 012 — Consent order for costs settlement (24 July 2018)
The dispute centered on the recovery of legal costs incurred by Gibson Dunn and Crutcher LLP during the proceedings of CFI-012-2016 and the subsequent appeal, CA-012-2016. Following the conclusion of the underlying litigation, the parties reached a negotiated settlement to avoid further protracted…
PETER MATTHEW JAMES GRAY v GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER [2017] DIFC CA 012 — Costs liability following unsuccessful challenge to arbitration agreement (27 April 2017)
The lawsuit originated from a dispute regarding the enforcement of a binding arbitration agreement between Peter Matthew James Gray and the law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher (GDC). After initially agreeing to the existence of an arbitration clause while the matter was before the Small Claims Tribunal…
SBM BANK v RENISH PETROCHEM [2022] DIFC CA 011 — Appellate court rejects attempt to impose additional security conditions on appeal (16 December 2022)
The litigation arises from a substantial financial claim involving SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd and the respondents, Renish Petrochem FZE and Mr. Hiteshkumar Chinubhai Mehta. Following earlier proceedings, the respondents sought to leverage the appellate process to secure immediate financial…
SBM BANK v RENISH PETROCHEM [2023] DIFC CA 011 — Consent order for costs offset (27 April 2023)
The dispute centered on the reconciliation of two distinct costs liabilities arising from the ongoing appellate proceedings in CA 011/2022. The primary liability originated from a previous Consent Order dated 9 August 2022, under which the Second Appellant, Mr.
SBM BANK v RENISH PETROCHEM [2023] DIFC CA 011 — Procedural stay pending security for costs (06 February 2023)
The dispute centers on the synchronization of procedural deadlines in the Court of Appeal following an order for security for costs. SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd, as the Respondent, sought an extension of time to file its Respondent’s Notice and Skeleton Argument.