Enforcement of Judgments Archives - Fichte & Co Legal Legal Firm in Dubai Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:21:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fichtelegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png Enforcement of Judgments Archives - Fichte & Co Legal 32 32 Fichte & Co Secures USD 50 million Worldwide Freezing Order from the DIFC Courts in Support of Foreign Arbitration https://fichtelegal.com/fichte-co-secures-usd-50-million-worldwide-freezing-order-from-the-difc-courts-in-support-of-foreign-arbitration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fichte-co-secures-usd-50-million-worldwide-freezing-order-from-the-difc-courts-in-support-of-foreign-arbitration Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:18:56 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45229 We are pleased to announce that Fichte & Co has secured a USD 50 million worldwide freezing order from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts in support of confidential foreign arbitration proceedings concerning an oil & gas trade dispute. The freezing order was obtained against a company registered in mainland Dubai which, at the …

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]]> DIFC COURTS VS. DUBAI COURTS: Resolving the Jurisdictional Divide in the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards https://fichtelegal.com/difc-courts-vs-dubai-courts-resolving-the-jurisdictional-divide-in-the-recognition-and-enforcement-of-foreign-arbitral-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=difc-courts-vs-dubai-courts-resolving-the-jurisdictional-divide-in-the-recognition-and-enforcement-of-foreign-arbitral-awards Thu, 07 May 2026 12:49:39 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45081 The Emirate of Dubai operates two legally distinct court systems: the onshore Dubai Courts, constituted under UAE federal and local law, and the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (“DIFC Courts”), which administer a common-law framework within the DIFC’s autonomous legal jurisdiction. While this dual-court architecture has been a powerful draw for international commerce, it has …

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]]> DIFC Courts Confirm no DIFC Nexus is Required for Recognition of Foreign Arbitral Awards https://fichtelegal.com/difc-courts-confirm-no-difc-nexus-is-required-for-recognition-of-foreign-arbitral-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=difc-courts-confirm-no-difc-nexus-is-required-for-recognition-of-foreign-arbitral-awards Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:45 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44656 In a further affirmation of the DIFC Courts’ pro-arbitration stance, the Court of First Instance in Om v. Ottilie  (ARB 017/2025, judgment dated 28 October 2025) has confirmed that domicile, business activity, or the presence of assets in the DIFC are not statutory pre-conditions for the recognition or enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. The judgment …

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]]> Enforcing Foreign Court Judgments and Arbitration Awards in the UAE: A Simple Guide https://fichtelegal.com/enforcing-foreign-court-judgments-and-arbitration-awards-in-the-uae-a-simple-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enforcing-foreign-court-judgments-and-arbitration-awards-in-the-uae-a-simple-guide Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:08 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=43902 When a court or arbitration panel issues a ruling in another country, enforcing it in the UAE isn’t always automatic. Specific legal steps are required to ensure that foreign judgments and arbitration awards are recognized and executed within the country. Here’s a simplified breakdown of how it works and the potential challenges involved. Understanding Enforcement: …

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]]> Understanding the Jurisdiction, Powers, Function and Fees of the Insurance Committee for Settling and Resolving Insurance Disputes https://fichtelegal.com/understanding-the-jurisdiction-powers-function-and-fees-of-the-insurance-committee-for-settling-and-resolving-insurance-disputes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-jurisdiction-powers-function-and-fees-of-the-insurance-committee-for-settling-and-resolving-insurance-disputes Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:50:21 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44256 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a unified regulatory body for the insurance and banking sectors, known as the Ombudsman Unit for the United Arab Emirates “Sanadak” (operating under the UAE Central Bank) Sanadak commenced operations on 07 March 2024, replacing the former Banking and Insurance Dispute Settlement Unit (BIDRU). The recently issued Federal Administrative …

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]]> Fichte & Co Expands Expertise with the Appointment of Manik Verma as Partner – Ship & Aviation Finance https://fichtelegal.com/fichte-co-expands-expertise-with-the-appointment-of-manik-verma-as-partner-ship-aviation-finance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fichte-co-expands-expertise-with-the-appointment-of-manik-verma-as-partner-ship-aviation-finance Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:55:08 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=43992 Dubai, UAE – 17 March 2025 – Fichte & Co is pleased to announce the appointment of Manik Verma as Partner – Ship & Aviation Finance, reinforcing the firm’s position as a leading provider of legal services in the maritime, aviation, banking and financial sectors. Manik joined the firm on March 3rd, 2025, bringing over …

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