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MICHAEL GEORGE FORBES v ROBERT KIDD [2025] DIFC CFI 081 — Dismissal of appeal and new evidence application (16 December 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance confirms the high threshold for appellate intervention in contract disputes, rejecting attempts to introduce fresh evidence and affirming the validity of success fee agreements under UAE law.
MICHAEL GEORGE FORBES v ROBERT KIDD [2025] DIFC CFI 081 — Refusal of permission to appeal and fresh evidence (23 September 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance reaffirms the high threshold for reopening factual findings, denying an application to admit late-discovered emails and dismissing a bid for permission to appeal.
MICHAEL GEORGE FORBES v ROBERT KIDD [2023] DIFC CFI 081 — Enforcement of success fee agreement via conduct (07 August 2025)
The dispute centered on a claim for a success fee arising from litigation support services provided by Sarcogent Solutions DMCC to Robert Kidd. The Claimant, Michael George Forbes, acting as the assignee of Sarcogent’s rights, sought to recover a fee based on the successful outcome of litigation…
MICHAEL GEORGE FORBES v ROBERT KIDD [2025] DIFC CFI 081 — Compelling disclosure of settlement accounting (26 March 2025)
The litigation centers on a dispute over the distribution of a £20 million settlement sum recovered by the Defendant, Robert Kidd, in a Scottish legal claim against Burness Paull LLP.
MICHAEL GEORGE FORBES v ROBERT KIDD [2025] DIFC CFI 081 — Compelling disclosure of financial records and overriding confidentiality claims (24 March 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the limits of confidentiality in disclosure disputes, ordering a defendant to produce comprehensive financial breakdowns and third-party ledgers despite prior objections.
MICHAEL GEORGE FORBES v ROBERT KIDD [2024] DIFC CFI 081 — Jurisdiction over success fee claims and third-party recipients (02 May 2024)
The lawsuit centers on a claim by the Claimant, Michael George Forbes, who asserts he is the assignee of receivables arising from a legal engagement. The Claimant alleges that the First Defendant, Robert Kidd, entered into a contract for legal services—specifically with an entity referred to as…
ODILO v ODOLFF [2026] DIFC CFI 080 — Procedural management of late evidence and redaction disputes (09 February 2026)
This order addresses the procedural friction surrounding the late production of evidence and the legitimacy of redactions in the lead-up to a scheduled Preliminary Issues Trial.
27TH INVESTMENTS v WORLD TENNIS LEAGUE [2024] DIFC CFI 080 — Stay of proceedings following set aside of default judgment (15 November 2024)
The litigation involves a claim initiated by 27th Investments LLC against World Tennis League Ltd, which was originally filed with the DIFC Courts on 31 October 2023. The matter reached a critical juncture when a default judgment was initially entered against the defendant on 15 December 2023 by…
27th Investments v World Tennis League [2024] DIFC CFI 080 — Setting aside default judgment based on forgery allegations (01 April 2024)
The dispute originated from a claim filed by 27th Investments LLC against World Tennis League Ltd concerning an alleged breach of a team agreement. The Claimant sought to recover a significant sum based on the terms of a first amendment to the team agreement dated 16 December 2022.
CHARLES RUSSELL SPEECHLYS v GRAND VALLEY GENERAL TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 080 — Declaratory relief for law firms facing conflicting client instructions (05 April 2023)
The Claimant, Charles Russell Speechlys (CRS), argued that the DIFC Court possessed the requisite jurisdiction to hear its Part 8 claim despite the underlying engagement letters being governed by English law.
CHARLES RUSSELL SPEECHLYS v GRAND VALLEY GENERAL TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 080 — Procedural timeline adjustment via consent order (22 December 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a procedural adjustment to the evidence filing schedule in a multi-party dispute involving Charles Russell Speechlys LLP.
CHARLES RUSSELL SPEECHLYS v GRAND VALLEY GENERAL TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 080 — Procedural withdrawal of legal representation (21 December 2022)
The litigation, initiated by Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, involves a complex dispute against multiple parties, including Grand Valley General Trading LLC and several individual defendants.
IGCF GENERAL PARTNER v KPMG LOWER GULF [2022] DIFC CFI 080 — Registrar assessment of costs following Consent Order (21 February 2022)
The litigation, registered under CFI 080/2019, involved a dispute between IGCF General Partner Limited (the Claimant) and KPMG Lower Gulf Limited (the First Defendant) alongside KPMG LLP (the Second Defendant).
IGCF GENERAL PARTNER v KPMG LOWER GULF [2021] DIFC CFI 080 — Termination of proceedings following JJC intervention (25 August 2021)
A definitive procedural conclusion to a jurisdictional conflict, confirming the primacy of the Joint Judicial Committee in resolving forum disputes between DIFC and onshore Dubai courts.
IGCF GENERAL PARTNER v KPMG LOWER GULF [2019] DIFC CFI 080 — Stay of proceedings pending Joint Judicial Committee determination (22 December 2019)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a procedural pause in litigation involving KPMG entities following a jurisdictional challenge brought before the Joint Judicial Committee.
MUZOON HOLDING v ARIF NAQVI [2023] DIFC CFI 080 — Finality of trial judge findings in deceit claims (03 February 2023)
The Chief Justice of the DIFC Courts confirms the dismissal of a secondary appeal application, reinforcing the high threshold for challenging factual findings in complex investment fraud litigation.
MUZOON HOLDING v ARIF NAQVI [2022] DIFC CFI 080 — Refusal of permission to appeal personal liability claims (14 December 2022)
Muzoon Holding sought to challenge the October 2022 judgment that cleared Arif Naqvi of personal liability regarding investment losses. The claimant’s application for permission to appeal was predicated on the argument that the court had erred in its assessment of the evidence concerning the…
MUZOON HOLDING v ARIF NAQVI [2022] DIFC CFI 080 — Consent order finalizing costs liability (18 October 2022)
The litigation between Muzoon Holding and Arif Naqvi involved complex procedural history, including applications to set aside default judgments and various jurisdictional challenges.
MUZOON HOLDING v ARIF NAQVI [2022] DIFC CFI 080 — Dismissal of deceit and breach of duty claims (05 October 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance rejects a USD 4.4 million claim against the former Abraaj Group executive, highlighting the insufficiency of liquidator reports and disciplinary findings as substitutes for primary evidence in complex fraud litigation.
MUZOON HOLDING v ARIF NAQVI [2022] DIFC CFI 080 — Document production order regarding personal financial receipts and corporate authority (21 June 2022)
This order clarifies the scope of document production in the DIFC Courts for claims involving allegations of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against high-level corporate executives.
MUZOON HOLDING v ARIF NAQVI [2022] DIFC CFI 080 — Procedural extension of disclosure deadlines (10 May 2022)
The litigation under case number CFI 080/2018 involves Muzoon Holding as the Claimant and Arif Naqvi as the Defendant. While the specific substantive merits of the claim are not detailed in this procedural order, the case represents a high-stakes dispute within the DIFC Court of First Instance.
MUZOON HOLDING v ARIF NAQVI [2022] DIFC CFI 080 — Case Management Order (22 March 2022)
The litigation involves Muzoon Holding LLC and Arif Naqvi, a matter that has been pending before the DIFC Courts since 2018. While the underlying substantive claims remain confidential, the procedural history reflects a complex commercial dispute requiring rigorous judicial oversight to move toward…
MUZOON HOLDING v ARIF NAQVI [2022] DIFC CFI 080 — Procedural timeline adjustment via consent order (02 February 2022)
The litigation under case number CFI 080/2018 involves a claim brought by Muzoon Holding against Arif Naqvi. While the specific underlying causes of action remain outside the scope of this procedural order, the case represents a significant piece of high-stakes litigation within the DIFC Court of…
MUZOON HOLDING v ARIF NAQVI [2018] DIFC CFI 080 — Jurisdiction challenge regarding misappropriation of funds (28 October 2021)
The dispute centers on a claim by Muzoon Holding LLC alleging that Arif Naqvi misappropriated AED 20 million intended for a private placement investment in the transport company Careem.