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BOCIMAR INTERNATIONAL N.V. v EMIRATES TRADING AGENCY [2015] DIFC CFI 041 — Order of Discontinuance (29 March 2015)
The litigation initiated by Bocimar International N.V. against Emirates Trading Agency LLC under case number CFI 041/2014 represented a formal legal challenge within the DIFC Court of First Instance.
LAMARIA v LANDRAD [2022] DIFC CFI 040 — Appellate reversal on joinder and jurisdictional gateways (03 October 2022)
The dispute centers on a claim involving a share offer made to the Claimant, which allegedly originated from the Second Defendant but involved shares held by the Third Defendant. The initial proceedings were complicated by the Third Defendant’s removal from the case, a decision that threatened to…
BERKELEY SERVICES U.A.E. v HARTLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL L.L.C. - FZ [2021] DIFC CFI 040 — Amended Default Judgment (23 May 2021)
The lawsuit concerns a commercial debt recovery action brought by Berkeley Services U.A.E. (L.L.C.) against Hartland International School L.L.C. - FZ. The claimant sought the recovery of an outstanding balance totaling AED 678,403.95, which remained unpaid by the defendant.
BERKELEY SERVICES U.A.E. v HARTLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL L.L.C. - FZ [2021] DIFC CFI 040 — Default Judgment for unpaid commercial services (10 May 2021)
The lawsuit concerns a commercial debt recovery claim brought by Berkeley Services U.A.E. against Hartland International School L.L.C. - FZ. The dispute centers on the Defendant’s failure to settle outstanding financial obligations owed to the Claimant, leading to the initiation of formal…
E D & F MAN CAPITAL MARKETS v PHOENIX COMMODITIES [2020] DIFC CFI 040 — Default judgment for multi-million dollar debt (11 June 2020)
The litigation arose from a claim initiated by E D & F Man Capital Markets Limited against Phoenix Commodities (Pvt) Limited and Phoenix Global DMCC. The claimant sought recovery of a substantial debt, resulting in a court-ordered judgment sum of USD $2,735,317.63.
THERON ENTERTAINMENT v MAG FINANCIAL SERVICES [2015] DIFC CFI 040 — Enforcement of Tenancy Contract change of use obligations (01 February 2015)
This order clarifies the DIFC Court’s authority to compel specific performance of contractual use-covenants in commercial real estate disputes where the defendant fails to contest the claim.
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2024] DIFC CFI 039 — Procedural adjustment for witness evidence (01 November 2024)
The lawsuit involves a complex multi-party dispute within the insurance sector, pitting the Claimants—Abdulla Hamad Al Futtaim, Al Futtaim Willis Company LLC, and Al Futtaim Services Company LLC—against a series of Willis-branded entities, specifically Willis Limited, Willis Faber Limited, and…
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2024] DIFC CFI 039 — Procedural timeline adjustment for witness evidence (01 October 2024)
The litigation, registered under CFI 039/2023, involves a multi-party dispute between the Claimants—Abdulla Hamad Al Futtaim, Al Futtaim Willis Company LLC, and Al Futtaim Services Company LLC—and the Defendants, comprising Willis Limited, Willis Faber Limited, and Willis Group Limited, with Gras…
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2024] DIFC CFI 039 — Procedural extension for document production (25 September 2024)
The litigation involves a multi-party dispute centered on insurance brokerage operations, with the Claimants—Abdulla Hamad Al Futtaim, Al Futtaim Willis Company, and Al Futtaim Services Company—seeking specific document production from the Respondent, Gras Savoye Insurance Brokers.
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2024] DIFC CFI 039 — Procedural extension for document production (09 August 2024)
The litigation, registered under CFI 039/2023, involves a multi-party dispute between the Claimants—Abdulla Hamad Al Futtaim, Al Futtaim Willis Company LLC, and Al Futtaim Services Company LLC—and the Defendants, Willis Limited, Willis Faber Limited, and Willis Group Limited.
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2024] DIFC CFI 039 — Adjournment due to late amendments (01 August 2024)
The dispute concerns a complex commercial matter involving Abdulla Hamad Al Futtaim and associated entities against Willis Limited and other Willis Group entities. The litigation reached a critical juncture when the Claimants sought to introduce substantial amendments to their Particulars of Claim.
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2024] DIFC CFI 039 — procedural timeline adjustment following document production (24 June 2024)
The litigation, involving Abdulla Hamad Al Futtaim, Al Futtaim Willis Company LLC, and Al Futtaim Services Company LLC against Willis Limited, Willis Faber Limited, and Willis Group Limited, reached a critical juncture regarding the sequence of evidence.
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2024] DIFC CFI 039 — Procedural timeline adjustment following document production (05 June 2024)
The litigation, registered under CFI 039/2023, involves a complex multi-party commercial dispute between the Claimants—Abdulla Hamad Al Futtaim, Al Futtaim Willis Company LLC, and Al Futtaim Services Company LLC—and the Defendants, comprising Willis Limited, Willis Faber Limited, Willis Towers…
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2024] DIFC CFI 039 — procedural alignment of electronic disclosure timelines (02 April 2024)
The litigation, registered under CFI 039/2023, involves a complex multi-party dispute between the Claimants—Abdulla Hamad Al Futtaim, Al Futtaim Willis Company LLC, and Al Futtaim Services Company LLC—and the Defendants, comprising Willis Limited, Willis Faber Limited, and Willis Group Limited.
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2023] DIFC CFI 039 — procedural extension for reply to counterclaim (26 October 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a timeline adjustment in a complex multi-party commercial dispute, granting the Claimants additional time to respond to the Defendants' Defence and Counterclaim.
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2023] DIFC CFI 039 — Procedural resolution of Request for Further Information (13 September 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a consent agreement between the Al Futtaim entities and the Willis Group, streamlining the exchange of pleadings following a contested Request for Further Information.
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2023] DIFC CFI 039 — Procedural adjustment via consent order (11 July 2023)
The litigation involves a claim initiated on 25 May 2023 by Abdulla Hamad Al Futtaim, Al Futtaim Willis Company LLC, and Al Futtaim Services Company LLC against a group of corporate entities under the Willis umbrella, specifically Willis Limited, Willis Faber Limited, and Willis Group Limited.
ABDULLA HAMAD AL FUTTAIM v WILLIS [2023] DIFC CFI 039 — Procedural discontinuance against the third defendant (06 July 2023)
The litigation, registered under CFI 039/2023, involves a complex multi-party dispute between the Claimants—Abdulla Hamad Al Futtaim, Al Futtaim Willis Company LLC, and Al Futtaim Services Company LLC—and a series of entities within the Willis group.
IDBI BANK LIMITED v MACNES GENERAL TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 039 — Default judgment for USD 9.3 million following alternative service (11 October 2022)
The dispute arose from a commercial banking relationship between IDBI Bank Limited (DIFC Branch) and the Defendants, Macnes General Trading LLC and Mr. Prashant Sethi. The Claimant sought to recover a specified sum of money totaling USD 9,358,308.03, which remained outstanding.
MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL v CURRENCY MATTERS MIDDLE EAST [2020] DIFC CFI 039 — Order of Discontinuance (03 February 2020)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the cessation of proceedings in CFI 039/2018 following a unilateral Notice of Discontinuance filed by the Claimant.
FUTURE ENTERTAINMENT WORKS v NICHOLAS BILLOTTI [2019] DIFC CFI 039 — Consent order resolving costs liability (14 April 2019)
The litigation between Future Entertainment Works and Nicholas Billotti culminated in a specific dispute over the quantum of legal costs owed by the Claimant to the Defendant. Following the substantive proceedings in CFI 039/2017, the parties were unable to reach an immediate consensus on the…
FUTURE ENTERTAINMENT WORKS v NICHOLAS BILLOTTI [2018] DIFC CFI 039 — Variation of notice of discontinuance and costs liability (27 November 2018)
The litigation between Future Entertainment Works LLC and Nicholas Billotti originated under claim number CFI 039/2017. The core of the dispute involved the Claimant’s attempt to exit the litigation process through a Notice of Discontinuance, which was initially processed by the court on 27…
FUTURE ENTERTAINMENT WORKS v NICHOLAS BILLOTTI [2018] DIFC CFI 039 — Procedural termination via notice of discontinuance (27 February 2018)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the procedural closure of CFI 039/2017 following the Claimant’s unilateral decision to withdraw the action.
FUTURE ENTERTAINMENT WORKS v NICHOLAS BILLOTTI [2018] DIFC CFI 039 — Registrar denies extension for witness evidence filing (22 January 2018)
The Registrar of the DIFC Courts enforces strict adherence to procedural timelines by refusing a retrospective extension for witness evidence, triggering daily penalty fees under Practice Direction No. 3 of 2017.