DIFC Court confirms parameters of its supervisory role in DIFC-seated arbitrations | Practical Law

DIFC Court confirms parameters of its supervisory role in DIFC-seated arbitrations | Practical Law

In Vannin Capital PCC PLC v Mr Rafed Abdel Mohsen Bader Al Khorafi & Ors (DIFC CFI 036/2014), the DIFC Court of Appeal considered an application for permission to appeal a decision of the Court of First Instance which rejected an application to stay DIFC-LCIA arbitration proceedings. In the alternative, it considered a request for a declaration that the arbitral tribunal lacked jurisdiction.

DIFC Court confirms parameters of its supervisory role in DIFC-seated arbitrations

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 7-627-2425 (Approx. 4 pages)

DIFC Court confirms parameters of its supervisory role in DIFC-seated arbitrations

by Henry Quinlan (Partner) and Adam Bradshaw (Senior Legal Consultant), DLA Piper Middle East LLP
Published on 27 Apr 2016 • United Arab Emirates
In Vannin Capital PCC PLC v Mr Rafed Abdel Mohsen Bader Al Khorafi & Ors (DIFC CFI 036/2014), the DIFC Court of Appeal considered an application for permission to appeal a decision of the Court of First Instance which rejected an application to stay DIFC-LCIA arbitration proceedings. In the alternative, it considered a request for a declaration that the arbitral tribunal lacked jurisdiction.