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Gaetan Inc v Geneva Investment Group [2016] DIFC ARB 010: The Fatal Intersection of Commercial Agency and Seat Ambiguity
How a failure to define the arbitral seat and a collision with Federal Law No. 18 of 1981 derailed a multi-million dollar dispute.
Narciso v Nash [2024] DIFC ARB 009: The Limits of Jurisdictional Challenges in the Shadow of Anti-Suit Injunctions
Justice Michael Black KC reaffirms the DIFC Court’s robust stance on protecting arbitral agreements against parallel proceedings in Sharjah.
Orabelle v Orzenia [2026] DIFC ARB 007: The Jurisdictional Threshold for Worldwide Freezing Orders
H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi clarifies that the DIFC Courts’ remedial powers cannot bypass the statutory requirement for a nexus within the jurisdiction. On January 30, 2026, H.E.
Fran v Faimida [2015] DIFC ARB 002: The Limits of Procedural Obstruction in Arbitral Enforcement
Justice Sir David Steel’s decisive rejection of parallel annulment tactics in the DIFC Courts On January 22, 2015, Justice Sir David Steel handed down a stern rebuke to a defendant attempting to stall the inevitable.
Egan v Eava [2013] DIFC ARB 002: Why the DIFC Courts Rejected the 'Public Policy' Shield Against Enforcement
Justice Sir Anthony Colman’s seminal ruling on the limits of jurisdictional challenges in the enforcement of arbitral awards. On July 29, 2015, Justice Sir Anthony Colman delivered a decisive blow to procedural obstructionism in the DIFC Courts.
Omanand v Ondrei [2026] DIFC ARB 050: The Reach of Post-Award Interim Measures Under the 2025 Court Law
H.E. Justice Roger Stewart KC clarifies the scope of the DIFC’s supportive jurisdiction in the wake of a USD 600 million arbitral award. On January 22, 2026, H.E.
Okeke v Obike [2026] DIFC ARB 039: The Strict Enforcement of Statutory Time Limits in Arbitration Set-Aside Applications
H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi reinforces the finality of arbitral awards by dismissing a late-filed challenge to a DIAC partial award. On 5 March 2026, H.E.
Mibot v Mfast [2022] DIFC ARB 035: The Limits of Waiver and the Binding Nature of Arbitration Agreements
How the DIFC Courts clarified the threshold for challenging arbitration agreements in the wake of parallel onshore litigation. On 25 January 2022, H.E.
Likitif v Luvaun [2022] DIFC ARB 028: The Primacy of Arbitration Clauses in Subcontractual Disputes
How the DIFC Courts reinforce the jurisdictional boundary between commercial invoices and master agreements On October 25, 2022, H.E.
Ledger v Leeor [2022] DIFC ARB 016: The High Bar for Anti-Suit Injunctions in Seat-Ambiguous Disputes
Justice Michael Black’s refusal to restrain Dubai Court proceedings underscores the limits of DIFC supervisory jurisdiction. On October 7, 2022, Justice Michael Black delivered a decisive blow to Ledger’s attempt to halt parallel litigation in the Dubai Court of First Instance.
Limeo Investment & Real Estate v Landia Educational Services [2019] DIFC ARB 012: Resolving Ambiguity in Arbitration Clauses
How the DIFC Courts interpret 'LCIA' references in the wake of the DIFC-LCIA's institutional evolution. On April 14, 2020, H.E.
YYY Limited v ZZZ Limited [2017] DIFC ARB 005: The Jurisdictional Tug-of-War and the Limits of the Joint Judicial Committee Stay
How a procedural stay under Decree 19 of 2016 paralyzed interim relief and redefined the enforcement of foreign judgments in 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.
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
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.
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.
Oswin v Otila [2025] DIFC ARB 032: The High Cost of Defying the DIFC Supervisory Shield
A masterclass in judicial enforcement: How Justice Black and Justice Cooke dismantled a multi-jurisdictional attempt to bypass a DIAC-seated arbitration. On 9 February 2026, H.E.
The Constitutional Shield: How Fiske v Firuzeh Cemented the DIFC’s Arbitral Autonomy
A deep dive into the 2014-2015 arbitration saga that defined the boundaries between Federal CPC and the DIFC’s independent legal order. On January 5, 2015, H.E.
Nashrah v Najem [2025] DIFC ARB 005: The Limits of Anti-Suit Injunctions in the Shadow of Redundant Arbitration Rules
A deep dive into the Court of First Instance’s robust defense of arbitral integrity against English High Court interference. On 20 January 2025, H.E.