Cases: Middle East
Emirates NBD Bank Bank PJSC v Almakhawi and Ors [2025] DIFC CFI 039
In the first judgment to consider the jurisdictional gateways introduced by the Courts Law 2025, the DIFC Court reaffirmed the breadth of its jurisdiction and granted a worldwide freezing order of more than US$100 million.
Korek Telecom Co LLC v Iraq Telecom Ltd (DIFCA 162024, 16 June 2025)
The DIFC Court of Appeal has recognised the Foreign Act of State doctrine in DIFC law while refusing to set aside an ICC arbitral award, with Zoe O’Sullivan KC acting for Korek.
Korek Telecom Co LLC v Iraq Telecom Ltd
Zoe O’Sullivan KC acted for Korek in a landmark DIFC Court of Appeal judgment on the Foreign Act of State doctrine and the amended Applications Law.
Landmark Judgment in DIFC Court of Appeal | Nael v Niamh [2024] CIFC CA 015
Rupert Reed KC and Gregor Hogan acted for the successful respondent in a landmark DIFC Court of Appeal decision clarifying the scope of the public policy exception to the enforcement of arbitral awards.
Carmon v Cuenda [2024] DIFC CA 003
Zoe O’Sullivan KC successfully represented Carmon in a landmark DIFC Court of Appeal decision confirming the Court’s power to grant freezing orders in support of pending foreign proceedings.
Case Note by Zoe O’Sullivan: American International Group v Qatar Insurance Co DIFCA 008/2024
The DIFC Court of Appeal upheld Qatar Insurance Co’s reinsurance claim in a significant judgment on US-Iran sanctions, with Zoe O’Sullivan KC acting for the successful respondent.
China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East) (L.L.C.) v Zaya Living Real Estate Development L.L.C & Others [2023] DIFC ENF 316
Rupert Reed KC and Max Marenbon secured permission to appeal in a significant DIFC case that will consider who can be required to answer questions about a corporate judgment debtor’s assets.
DIFC Court of Appeal grants permission to appeal on the basis that the decision in Sandra Holding is arguably wrong
In the ongoing proceedings in Carmon Reesttrutura-Engenharia v Cuenda, the DIFC Court of Appeal has […]
Credit Europe Bank (Dubai) Ltd v (1) NMC Trading LLC (2) NMC Healthcare LLC (3) Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty [2020] DIFC CFI 031
In Credit Europe Bank (Dubai) Ltd v. (1) NMC Trading LLC (2) NMC Healthcare LLC […]
Brown & Company Plc v Faber Capital (DIFC) Ltd
In Brown & Company Plc v Faber Capital (DIFC) Ltd, Rupert Reed QC, and Gregor […]
Ridley v Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC [2020] EWHC 2088 (Comm)
Matthew Morrison successfully resisted an application to set aside an order permitting service out of […]
L v B [2020] DIFC ARB 014
In L v B [2020] DIFC ARB 014 (17 June 2020), Rupert Reed QC and […]
