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Eoin v Efua [2013] DIFC CFI 026 — Refusal of leave to appeal regarding tenancy jurisdiction (18 March 2014)
The litigation originated from a residential tenancy dispute filed in the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT). The Claimant, Eoin, sought legal intervention to address the Defendant’s failure to vacate the premises and the resulting arrears in rental payments.
EARL v EARLENE [2014] DIFC CFI 011 — Res judicata and the exclusion of Dubai tenancy law within the DIFC (10 August 2014)
The dispute arose from a residential tenancy agreement dated 15 November 2012 concerning an apartment located within the DIFC. The Respondent, having purchased the property from the previous owner, sought to regain possession of the premises to occupy the unit himself.
DUTCH EQUITY PARTNERS v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2006] DIFC CFI 001 — Corporate governance and procedural validity in the DIFC (25 July 2007)
The dispute centered on a minority shareholder's challenge to the corporate governance of Daman Real Estate Capital Partners (RECAP), a DIFC-incorporated investment vehicle. The Claimant, Dutch Equity Partners (DEP), which held a 5% stake in the company, sought declarations to invalidate the…
DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY v AMEERDEEN ABDUL MAJID THANIKKODI [2017] DIFC CFI 001 — Regulatory injunctions against unauthorized financial entities (06 May 2007)
The lawsuit centered on the unauthorized activities of several defendants, including Ameerdeen Abdul Majid Thanikkodi (the 3rd Defendant), Syed Mohamed A/L Kabdul Rahman (the 4th Defendant), and AI Global Resources (the 5th Defendant).
DR. LOTHAR LUDWIG HARDT v DAMAC (DIFC) COMPANY [2009] DIFC CFI 036 — Jurisdictional strike out and procedural refinement (04 April 2010)
The Court of First Instance clarifies the limits of DIFC jurisdiction over real estate disputes involving non-party entities and exclusive jurisdiction clauses.
DR LOTHAR LUDWIG HARDT v HUSSAIN AL HABIB SAJWANI [2009] DIFC CFI 036 — Jurisdictional boundaries for tortious claims in the DIFC (25 November 2010)
The claimants, Dr. Lothar Ludwig Hardt and Hardt Trading FZE, initiated proceedings against Hussain Al Habib Sajwani and Peter Riddoch, seeking damages totaling US$10 million. The dispute centered on allegations that the defendants, as controlling minds of Damac Properties, induced the claimants to…
DELOITTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES v ABWAB REAL ESTATE LIMITED CO [2019] DIFC CFI 018 — Immediate judgment for unpaid professional service fees (30 September 2019)
The dispute arose from a series of professional service agreements, specifically three phases of work governed by multiple Engagement Letters, Master Services Agreements, and Statements of Work executed between 2015 and 2016.
DAGNY v DAG & COMPANY INTERNATIONAL [2011] DIFC CFI 007 — Employment contract interpretation and commencement date dispute (15 April 2013)
This judgment provides critical guidance on the evidentiary requirements for establishing employment commencement dates and the interpretation of unconditional "Minimum Bonus" clauses within DIFC-based employment contracts governed by Scots Law.
DNB BANK ASA v GULF EYADAH CORPORATION [2015] DIFC CFI 043 — Enforcement of foreign court judgments and jurisdictional gateways (02 July 2015)
The Claimant, DNB Bank ASA, initiated proceedings to recognise and enforce a judgment issued by the English High Court of Justice, Commercial Court, which ordered the Defendants, Gulf Eyadah Corporation and Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, to pay USD 8.7 million plus costs.
CURRENCY MATTERS MIDDLE EAST v MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL [2018] DIFC CFI 039 — Appeal regarding apparent authority and fraudulent agency (06 September 2018)
The dispute centered on a claim for AED 220,039 in unpaid recruitment fees. Michael Page International (the Respondent) sought payment for seven invoices generated after providing recruitment services to Currency Matters Middle East (the Appellant).
CORINTH PIPEWORKS SA v BARCLAYS BANK PLC [2015] DIFC CFI 024 — Fraudulent trade finance schemes and the right to contribution (12 January 2015)
The litigation originated from a failed trade finance arrangement where Corinth Pipeworks SA, a Greek manufacturer, supplied steel pipes for projects involving Bechtel Overseas and Petroleum Development Oman.
COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI v TOTORA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE [2017] DIFC CFI 047 — Default judgment and jurisdictional nexus for guarantee agreements (23 January 2019)
The dispute arose from a commercial banking relationship between the Commercial Bank of Dubai (the Claimant) and Totora Restaurant and Lounge LLC (the First Defendant), a business established within the DIFC.
ALAWWAL CAPITAL JSC v RASMALA INVESTMENT BANK [2024] DIFC CFI 038 — Consent order for document production extension (20 September 2024)
The litigation between Alawwal Capital JSC and Rasmala Investment Bank Limited involves complex financial disputes currently before the DIFC Court of First Instance. As part of the standard pre-trial procedure, the parties are required to engage in the document production process, a phase governed…
LILA v LAITER [2020] DIFC CFI 000 — Dismissal of retrospective extension for late appeal filing (20 April 2020)
The lawsuit concerns a protracted dispute between the Claimants (Lila, Luliam, Laithen, Laite, and Leur) and the Defendant, Laiter. Following a judgment handed down by Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke on 11 September 2019, the Defendant sought to appeal the decision.
ESHRAQ INVESTMENTS v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2022] DIFC CFI 81 — Consolidation of related real estate litigation (24 March 2022)
The litigation involves complex real estate investment disputes between Eshraq Investments PJSC and Daman Real Estate Capital Partners Limited. Given the overlapping nature of the factual matrix and legal issues across three separate filings—CFI 077/2021, CFI 078/2021, and CFI 081/2021—the parties…
ESHRAQ INVESTMENTS v DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS [2022] DIFC CFI 081 — Procedural extension of time for Statement of Defence (04 February 2022)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Eshraq Investments PJSC against Daman Real Estate Capital Partners Limited. While the specific underlying commercial dispute—whether it pertains to real estate investment, breach of contract, or fiduciary duties—remains shielded by the procedural nature of…
GRACIELA v GIACOBBE [2014] DIFC CFI 027 — Setting aside a default judgment under RDC Part 14 (08 December 2014)
The dispute between Graciela Limited and Giacobbe centers on the procedural validity of a default judgment obtained by the claimant. Following the issuance of a default judgment on 28 October 2014 by Judicial Officer Nassir Al Nassir, the defendant, Giacobbe, filed an application notice…
Sanjeev Sawhney v Credit Suisse AG [2023] DIFC CFI 006 — Strike out and amendment procedural ruling (23 March 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the interplay between limitation periods, corporate succession, and the procedural requirements for amending pleadings in complex financial litigation.
RAFED ABDEL MOHSEN BADER AL KHORAFI v BANK SARASIN-ALPEN [2014] DIFC CFI 026 — Quantum, interest, and indemnity costs following regulatory breach (30 October 2014)
The litigation centers on the Claimants—Rafed Abdel Mohsen Bader Al Khorafi, Amrah Ali Abdel Latif Al Hamad, and Alia Mohamed Sulaiman Al Rifai—and their pursuit of compensation against Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited (the First Defendant) and Bank Sarasin & Co. Ltd (the Second Defendant).
ROBERTO’S CLUB v PAOLO ROBERTO RELLA [2014] DIFC CFI 019 — Final judgment and consequential orders (10 November 2014)
The litigation centered on a complex web of commercial obligations and equity ownership within the entity Roberto’s Club LLC. The Claimants, Roberto’s Club LLC and Emain Kadrie, sought to enforce the return of shares held by the Defendant, Paolo Roberto Rella, alongside the recovery of various…
ORIENT INSURANCE v ABN AMRO BANK [2016] DIFC CFI 014 — Consent order for costs following judgment (05 August 2016)
The litigation involved a complex banking dispute where Orient Insurance PJSC sought relief against a series of defendants, including ABN Amro Bank N.V., Bank of Baroda, and Citi Bank N.A.
STATE BANK OF INDIA v NMC HEALTHCARE [2020] DIFC CFI 047 — Consent order for procedural extension (22 October 2020)
The lawsuit involves a claim initiated by the State Bank of India (DIFC Branch) against a group of NMC Healthcare entities and Mr. Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty. The dispute centers on significant financial obligations and recovery efforts following the financial distress of the NMC group.
INFRACARE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICES v CHICAGO MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION CO AND KENT COLLEGE [2022] DIFC CFI 093-2020 — Consent order rescheduling complex multi-party litigation (07 July 2022)
The litigation concerns a multi-party construction and maintenance dispute involving Infracare Maintenance and Cleaning Services LLC as the Claimant, Kent College LLC FZ as the Defendant and Additional Claimant, and Chicago Maintenance & Construction Co LLC as the Additional Defendant.
MOHAMMED ZAHID ASLAM v SDI CAPITAL [2019] DIFC CFI 084 — Employment judgment for unpaid wages and statutory penalties (22 August 2019)
The litigation centered on the Claimant’s pursuit of outstanding employment entitlements following his tenure with the First Defendant. The dispute involved a comprehensive claim for unpaid wages, accrued holiday pay, and end-of-service gratuity.