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FRAN v FAIMIDA [2015] DIFC ARB 002 — Rejection of jurisdictional challenges to DIAC award enforcement
The litigation originated from a consultancy services agreement between the parties, which led to an arbitration conducted under the rules of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).
FABIOLA v FADDEY [2015] DIFC ARB 001 — Stay of enforcement pending Dubai annulment proceedings
The DIFC Court clarifies the threshold for staying enforcement of an arbitral award when bona fide annulment proceedings are active in the Dubai Civil Courts.
Fiske v Firuzeh [2014] DIFC ARB 001 — The limits of public policy and procedural waiver in DIFC enforcement
The DIFC Court of First Instance affirms the mandatory nature of the DIFC Arbitration Law, ruling that procedural objections waived during arbitration cannot be resurrected at the enforcement stage.
Banyan Tree Corporate v Meydan Group [2013] DIFC ARB 003 — The Jurisdictional Gateway That Defined DIFC Arbitration (27 May 2014)
This landmark ruling established that the DIFC Courts serve as a conduit for the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, regardless of whether the underlying dispute possesses a territorial nexus to the DIFC.
Oleksei v Olorun [2026] DIFC ARB 005: The Jurisdictional Limits of Precautionary Measures in Foreign-Seated Arbitrations
Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke clarifies the strict territorial nexus required for interim relief under Article 15.4 of the New Court Law. On January 28, 2026, H.E.
Limsa v Lordon [2020] DIFC ARB 008: The High Cost of Mischaracterizing Disciplinary Rulings as Arbitral Awards
Justice Wayne Martin’s rebuke of procedural confusion and the strict application of RDC 34.15 in the wake of a failed challenge.
Naidoo v Nofret [2025] DIFC ARB 011: The High Bar for Challenging Arbitral Case Management
Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi clarifies the limits of judicial intervention in ongoing DIAC proceedings On 9 May 2025, H.E.
Muhallam v Muhaf [2022] DIFC ARB 021: The High Cost of Defying the Supervisory Seat
How a USD 90 million interim award enforcement spiraled into a landmark contempt ruling and a rare writ of sequestration. On 28 August 2024, H.E.
Onorata v Onslowe [2026] DIFC ARB 026: The Limits of 'Employment' Characterisation in Shareholder Disputes
How the DIFC Courts clarified the scope of arbitral mandates in corporate governance conflicts On 7 January 2026, H.E.
Ludhyan v Lucina [2020] DIFC ARB 027: The High Cost of Defying the Supervisory Seat
How Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi used the threat of committal to enforce the integrity of the DIFC-LCIA arbitral process. On 19 November 2020, H.E.
Olen v Oreta [2025] DIFC ARB 031: The Proportionality Threshold in Post-Award Costs Recovery
How the DIFC Courts are recalibrating the standard of 'fair and reasonable' legal spend in enforcement proceedings On 2 October 2025, H.E.
Orton v Oakes [2025] DIFC ARB 035: The High Threshold for Serving Sitting Arbitrators
Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi clarifies the limits of alternative service when targeting the tribunal On September 26, 2025, H.E.
Giacinta v Gilam [2016] DIFC ARB 004: The Jurisdictional Shield Against Parallel Annulment Tactics
How the DIFC Courts solidified their role as an autonomous enforcement hub in the face of Dubai Court interference
Neven v Nole [2024] DIFC ARB 010: The High Threshold for Interim Relief in the Shadow of Arbitration
How Justice Andrew Moran reinforced the primacy of the arbitral tribunal over court-ordered disclosure and injunctions.
Mirifa v Mahur [2023] DIFC ARB 009: The High Cost of Asset Concealment and the Limits of Procedural Duplication
How the DIFC Courts are tightening the screws on recalcitrant debtors in USD 1.6 billion enforcement battles. On 21 August 2025, H.E.
Neville v Nigel [2024] DIFC ARB 006: Navigating the 'Dubai Arbitration' Jurisdictional Labyrinth
How Neville v Nigel exposes the high-stakes friction between ad hoc arbitration and the DIFC’s supervisory jurisdiction On 31 July 2024, H.E.
Mirma v Mobal [2023] DIFC ARB 004: The Limits of Counterclaims and the Finality of Arbitral Awards
How the DIFC Courts clarified the procedural boundaries of enforcing arbitral awards against state-owned entities On 12 September 2023, H.E.
Naqid v Najam [2024] DIFC ARB 004: The High Threshold for Contempt and the Limits of Procedural Enforcement
Justice Rene Le Miere’s ruling clarifies the evidentiary threshold for sequestration in the wake of a multi-million dollar arbitral award.
Hayri International v Hazim Telecom [2016] DIFC ARB 010: The Anti-Suit Injunction as a Shield Against Procedural Sabotage
A masterclass in judicial intervention against procedural sabotage in cross-border arbitration.
Naatiq v Nabeeh [2024] DIFC ARB 018: The Judicial Committee’s Shadow Over DIFC Arbitration
Justice Rene Le Miere’s latest stay order signals a new era of caution in the DIFC-Dubai court interface. On September 25, 2024, Justice Rene Le Miere brought a sudden halt to the proceedings in ARB 018/2024, Naatiq v Nabeeh, by invoking Article 7 of Decree 29 of 2024.
Olympio v Olwin [2025] DIFC ARB 024: The Limits of Procedural Obstruction in the Shadow of the CJT
How the DIFC Courts are navigating the procedural friction between arbitral enforcement and the Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal On 7 August 2025, H.E.
Ohtli v Onora [2026] DIFC ARB 034: The High Cost of Procedural Overreach in Anti-Suit Injunctions
How the DIFC Courts are using costs assessments to police the boundaries of anti-suit litigation On March 24, 2026, H.E.
The Enforcement Shield: How Justice Colman Defended the Integrity of Arbitral Awards in Fletcher v Florance
A masterclass in judicial restraint and the rejection of 'public policy' as a tactical delay mechanism in the DIFC Courts.
Oratio v Orangia [2026] DIFC ARB 043: The Limits of Expert Evidence in Public Policy Challenges
H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi’s recent rulings clarify that procedural fairness is a matter for the Court, not for external experts. On 6 February 2026, H.E.