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ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2024] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural withdrawal of interim applications (04 July 2024)
The litigation involves Zuzana Kapova as the claimant against Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd. The dispute reached a procedural juncture regarding the claimant’s initial attempt to secure interim measures against the defendants.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural limits on extending appellate deadlines (03 November 2023)
The dispute centers on a procedural application filed by the Respondents, Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd, seeking an extension of time to file their respondent’s notice and skeleton arguments following the grant of permission to appeal by H.E. Justice Nassir Al Nasser.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — permission to appeal security for costs order (20 September 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants the Claimant permission to appeal a security for costs order, citing the existence of a substantial term deposit as a basis for a real prospect of success.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — admissibility of evidence in jurisdiction challenges (19 September 2023)
The Court of First Instance addresses the procedural threshold for excluding evidence during a pending jurisdiction challenge, emphasizing that relevance must be established before admissibility is contested.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural variation of timelines for pending applications (15 June 2023)
The litigation involves a complex series of interlocutory applications, specifically identified as CFI-004-2023/3, CFI-004-2023/4, and CFI-004-2023/5. The dispute, which has seen previous procedural interventions, including the [Zuzana Kapova v Miloslav Makovini [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural…
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural variation by consent (08 May 2023)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Zuzana Kapova against Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd. The case has been characterized by active case management, particularly regarding the defendants' challenge to the court's jurisdiction.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — Consent order regarding jurisdiction challenge deadlines (06 April 2023)
A procedural consent order formalizing a deadline extension for the defendants to contest the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts in a dispute involving Pharm Trade Holding.
ZUZANA KAPOVA v MILOSLAV MAKOVINI [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural flexibility for litigants in person (30 March 2023)
The litigation arises from a dispute between the Claimant, Zuzana Kapova, and the Respondents, Miloslav Makovini and Pharm Trade Holding Ltd. The core of the conflict involves allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and professional misconduct.
Zuzana Kapova v Miloslav Makovini [2023] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural fairness for litigants in person (10 March 2023)
The litigation arises from a complex professional and personal relationship between the Claimant, Zuzana Kapova, and the First Defendant, Miloslav Makovini. The Claimant alleges that the First Defendant acted as her legal advisor in the UAE since 2018, providing professional guidance that led to…
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — Permission to appeal the discharge of a contempt order (19 October 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants leave to appeal the discharge of a contempt order, setting the stage for appellate review of the court's discretion in sanctioning asset dissipation.
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — Discharge of contempt order following escrow settlement (14 September 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance exercises its discretionary power to purge a contempt finding against a company director upon the full satisfaction of the underlying judgment debt via the Court’s escrow account.
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — Discharge of contempt order following escrow payment (05 September 2022)
The lawsuit between Gulf Wings FZE and A and K Trading Limited involved a protracted enforcement battle concerning significant financial liabilities. The specific dispute centered on the failure of the defendant to satisfy court-ordered obligations, leading to the issuance of a Contempt Order…
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — Contempt of court for asset dissipation (14 March 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance exercises its coercive powers to refer a director for criminal contempt proceedings following the unauthorized removal of a high-value aviation asset in defiance of a freezing order.
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — Disclosure and affidavit orders regarding corporate control (31 January 2022)
Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke mandates the disclosure of corporate registers and sworn evidence from Mr Ahmed Abouhashima to clarify the control structure of A and K Trading Limited.
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — procedural enforcement of freezing order and disclosure (24 January 2022)
This order addresses the enforcement of a pre-existing freezing order, mandating immediate corporate disclosure and investigation into the unauthorized movement of an aircraft.
GULF WINGS v A AND K TRADING [2022] DIFC CFI 004 — Freezing order over aviation assets (14 January 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants a worldwide freezing order against A and K Trading Limited, specifically targeting an Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft to secure a US$ 1.3 million claim.
AEGIS RESOURCES DMCC v UNION BANK OF INDIA [2021] DIFC CFI 004 — Final orders on damages and costs following substantive judgment (23 August 2021)
The litigation centered on the repayment obligations of Aegis Resources DMCC concerning funds disbursed from its Trade Finance (TR) account held with the Union Bank of India (DIFC Branch).
Alucor v Rohr Rein Chemie [2021] DIFC TCD 001: The Limits of Clawing Back Dubai Court Judgments
Navigating the intersection of exclusive jurisdiction clauses and the finality of onshore payment orders
AEGIS RESOURCES DMCC v UNION BANK OF INDIA [2021] DIFC CFI 004 — Withdrawal of judicial order (16 August 2021)
The dispute between Aegis Resources DMCC and Union Bank of India (DIFC) Branch concerns complex commercial banking obligations, which have been subject to extensive procedural oversight since the commencement of the action in 2020.
AEGIS RESOURCES DMCC v UNION BANK OF INDIA [2021] DIFC CFI 004 — Finalizing the judgment implementation (26 July 2021)
The dispute between Aegis Resources DMCC and Union Bank of India (DIFC Branch) concerns a complex banking matter that has been before the DIFC Court of First Instance since early 2020.
AEGIS RESOURCES DMCC v UNION BANK OF INDIA [2020] DIFC CFI 004 — Banking mandate and cyber fraud liability (11 July 2021)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the allocation of risk in cyber fraud cases, affirming that a bank acts outside its mandate when it processes unauthorized payment instructions, regardless of the customer's internal security failures.
AEGIS RESOURCES DMCC v UNION BANK OF INDIA [2021] DIFC CFI 004 — Procedural adjustment of skeleton argument deadlines (16 May 2021)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a consensual timeline adjustment for trial preparations in a complex banking dispute.
AEGIS RESOURCES DMCC v UNION BANK OF INDIA [2021] DIFC CFI 004 — Costs order following expert witness application (21 April 2021)
The underlying litigation involves a banking dispute between Aegis Resources DMCC (the Claimant) and Union Bank of India (DIFC Branch) (the Defendant). The core of the procedural conflict centered on the Defendant’s desire to introduce expert testimony to support its defense, specifically regarding…
AEGIS RESOURCES DMCC v UNION BANK OF INDIA [2021] DIFC CFI 004 — Procedural rescheduling of trial (14 March 2021)
The litigation involves a commercial banking dispute between Aegis Resources DMCC and the DIFC branch of the Union Bank of India. While the specific underlying cause of action remains subject to ongoing proceedings, the matter has reached a stage where the court is actively managing the exchange of…