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SAM PRECIOUS METALS v SNYDER PRIME [2023] DIFC CFI 030 — Judicial enforcement of shareholder resolutions and substituted contract performance (23 January 2025)
The litigation arises from a joint venture involving the operation of a gold refinery, where the Claimants—Sam Precious Metals FZ-LLC (SPM), Sami Riyad Mahmoud Abu Ahmad, and Rosyson FZE—alleged that the First Defendant, Snyder Prime Limited (SPL), failed to fulfill its contractual obligations.
ABU ALHAJ HOLDING v SHEIKH SULTAN KHALIFA SULTAN AL NEHAYAN [2017] DIFC CFI 016 — Share transfer consideration and MOU primacy (11 September 2017)
The Court of First Instance clarifies the evidentiary weight of a Memorandum of Understanding in share transfer disputes, dismissing a USD 10 million claim for unpaid consideration.
AL AHLI BANK OF KUWAIT v EMIRATES HOSPITALS GROUP [2020] DIFC CFI 060 — Amendment of judgment and administrative fee refund (20 October 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the correction of a prior judgment through a procedural order, ensuring the recovery of administrative filing costs.
IRON MOUNTAIN RECORDS MANAGEMENT v KINMERE DWC-LLC [2021] DIFC CFI 123 — Order of Discontinuance (09 March 2021)
The litigation involved Iron Mountain Records Management DWC-LLC as the Claimant and Kinmere DWC-LLC as the Defendant. While the specific underlying commercial grievance—whether related to contractual breaches, service level agreements, or debt recovery—remains private due to the early procedural…
MARTIN LINDER v ELLINGTON CAPITAL [2021] DIFC CFI 121 — Consent order stay of proceedings (17 January 2021)
The litigation initiated by Martin Linder against Ellington Capital Limited in 2020 involved a commercial disagreement that reached the DIFC Court of First Instance. While the specific substantive allegations—whether contractual, tortious, or related to financial services—remain shielded by the…
QUORTIA LTD v FRANK IRRLING [2026] DIFC CFI 117 — Freezing injunction maintained amid allegations of fraud and sanctions evasion (16 January 2026)
The litigation arises from a complex cross-border dispute involving allegations of breach of contract, unjust enrichment, fraud, and extortion. The Claimant, Quortia Ltd, initiated proceedings against the Defendant, Frank Irrling, in the District Court of Paphos, Cyprus, under Case No. 690/25.
ABENA A/S v GREEN GATE TRADING [2023] DIFC CFI 117 — Default judgment for commercial debt (09 March 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants a default judgment for USD 225,913.20 following the Defendant’s failure to participate in proceedings.
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES CO. v EMIRATES SPECIALITY HOSPITAL FZ-LLC [2023] DIFC CFI 114 — Summary assessment of indemnity costs (04 May 2023)
Following a successful judgment on the merits delivered on 8 March 2023, the Claimant sought to recover its legal costs incurred during the litigation. While the initial judgment mandated that these costs be assessed by the Registrar on an indemnity basis if the parties could not reach an…
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES CO. v EMIRATES SPECIALITY HOSPITAL FZ-LLC [2020] DIFC CFI 114 — Enforcement of MEP payment certificates and corporate authority (08 March 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance affirmed the binding nature of certified payment certificates in construction disputes, ruling that an employer cannot evade liability for substantial MEP works when the contractor holds verified payment documentation.
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES CO. v EMIRATES SPECIALITY HOSPITAL FZ-LLC [2023] DIFC CFI 114 — Procedural admission of supplemental evidence (21 February 2023)
The dispute in CFI 114/2020 centered on the Claimant’s request to bolster its evidentiary record by introducing a supplemental witness statement from Joseph Coutinho. As the litigation progressed, the Claimant identified a need to provide additional testimony to support its position, leading to the…
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES CO. v EMIRATES SPECIALITY HOSPITAL [2023] DIFC CFI 114 — Procedural directions following defendant non-appearance (01 February 2023)
The litigation involves a claim brought by International Electro-mechanical Services Co. (LLC) against Emirates Speciality Hospital FZ-LLC. While the underlying merits of the claim—typically involving construction or engineering services given the Claimant's corporate identity—remain to be…
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES CO. v EMIRATES SPECIALITY HOSPITAL FZ-LLC [2023] DIFC CFI 114 — Procedural order on expert evidence (24 January 2023)
The Claimant, International Electro-Mechanical Services Co. (LLC), initiated this application to secure the court's permission to introduce expert testimony concerning the application of UAE law to the underlying dispute.
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES CO. v EMIRATES SPECIALITY HOSPITAL [2023] DIFC CFI 114 — Procedural order regarding legal representation (19 January 2023)
The dispute concerns the formal cessation of the attorney-client relationship between the Defendant, Emirates Speciality Hospital FZ-LLC, and its legal representatives, Habib Al Mulla & Partners, a member firm of Baker & McKenzie International.
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES CO v EMIRATES SPECIALTY HOSPITAL [2022] DIFC CFI 114 — Consent order for document production (13 September 2022)
The dispute centers on a construction contract where the Defendant, Emirates Specialty Hospital FZ-LLC, sought comprehensive disclosure of project-related documentation from the Claimant, International Electro-mechanical Services Co.
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES CO v EMIRATES SPECIALTY HOSPITAL FZ-LLC [2022] DIFC CFI 114 — Procedural framework for debt recovery dispute (18 April 2022)
The litigation concerns a substantial debt claim brought by International Electro-mechanical Services Co (the Claimant) against Emirates Specialty Hospital FZ-LLC (the Defendant). At the heart of the dispute is an "Addendum" to a contract, which the Claimant asserts serves as an acknowledgement of…
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES CO v EMIRATES SPECIALTY HOSPITAL [2021] DIFC CFI 114 — Denial of stay based on foreign bankruptcy order (20 October 2021)
The litigation concerns a substantial commercial dispute arising from a construction contract. The Claimant, International Electro-Mechanical Services Co. (LLC), initiated proceedings to recover payment for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works performed for the Defendant, Emirates Specialty…
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES CO v EMIRATES SPECIALITY HOSPITAL FZ-LLC [2021] DIFC CFI 114 — Setting aside default judgment due to irregular service (08 July 2021)
The litigation concerns a commercial dispute between the Claimant, International Electro-Mechanical Services Co. (LLC), and the Defendant, Emirates Speciality Hospital FZ-LLC. The matter reached a critical juncture on 29 December 2020, when a Default Judgment was entered against the Defendant by…
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES CO v EMIRATES SPECIALITY HOSPITAL FZ-LLC [2020] DIFC CFI 114 — Default judgment for AED 53.1 million (29 December 2020)
The lawsuit originated from a substantial commercial claim brought by International Electro-Mechanical Services Co (LLC) against Emirates Speciality Hospital FZ-LLC. While the underlying contractual nature of the debt was not detailed in the procedural order, the magnitude of the claim—exceeding…
TECHNICAL READYMIX CONCRETE EST. v ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION [2021] DIFC CFI 113 — Default judgment for construction debt (16 March 2021)
The lawsuit centered on a commercial debt claim brought by Technical Readymix Concrete Est. (Tremix) against Arabtec Construction LLC. The claimant sought recovery of a specified sum of money totaling AED 3,105,938.69, arising from construction-related services provided to the defendant.
RADA TRADING LLC FZC v ARYA PETROLEUM FZE [2022] DIFC CFI 112 — Procedural order regarding withdrawal of legal representation (01 June 2022)
This order addresses the procedural necessity of ensuring the Court maintains a direct line of communication with a litigant following the withdrawal of its legal counsel.
RADA TRADING LLC FZC v ARYA PETROLEUM FZE [2020] DIFC CFI 112 — Breach of storage lease and demurrage liability (29 April 2022)
The lawsuit centered on a Storage Lease Agreement for an oil tank in the Hamriyah Free Zone. The Claimant, RADA TRADING LLC FZC ("RaDa"), sought significant damages from the Defendant, ARYA PETROLEUM FZE ("Arya"), alleging that Arya breached the contract by failing to provide the designated storage…
RADA TRADING v ARYA PETROLEUM [2021] DIFC CFI 112 — rescheduling trial dates by consent (17 November 2021)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the procedural adjustment of trial timelines through a consent order, ensuring the orderly progression of litigation between Rada Trading and Arya Petroleum.
RADA TRADING LLC FZC v ARYA PETROLEUM FZE [2021] DIFC CFI 112 — Procedural order regarding change of legal representation (26 October 2021)
The dispute centers on the formal status of legal representation for the Claimant, Rada Trading LLC FZC, in its ongoing litigation against Arya Petroleum FZE. The Claimant sought a judicial order to officially terminate the mandate of its existing legal counsel, Fichte & Co Legal Consultancy.
RADA TRADING v ARYA PETROLEUM [2021] DIFC CFI 112 — Rescheduling the pre-trial review (11 October 2021)
A procedural adjustment to the Case Management Order in CFI 112/2020, reflecting the court's flexibility in accommodating party-led scheduling requests for pre-trial proceedings.