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Matter

Mufra v Mapart (DIFC Court of First Instance, Claim No. ARB 002/2023)

Mufra v Mapart concerns a DIFC injunction application linked to enforcement of a Kuwaiti judgment, with the Court considering possible defences and damages.

  • International commercial arbitration
  • Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards
  • Interim measures

Procedural record

  1. 13 June 2023United Arab Emirates

    13 June 2023United Arab Emirates

    Reasons for the Order of the DIFC Court of First Instance in Claim No. ARB 002/2023 dated 13 June 2023

    DIFC Court of First Instance

    Decision summary
    The Court dismissed Mufra's application for an interim injunction restraining Mapart from enforcing a Kuwaiti judgment. It held that Mapart had demonstrated possible defences raising a serious issue to be tried, but Mufra had not shown that damages would be an inadequate remedy for the alleged financial, reputational, or political harm.

    Participants

    Mufra
    Mapart
    DIFC Court of First Instance
    Judge
    H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi

    Authorities cited

    4
    • Series 5 Software v Clarks [1996] FSR 273
      case
    • Quick Draw LLP v Global Live Events LLP [2012] EWHC 233 (Ch)
      case
    • Guardian Media Group plc v Associated Newspapers Ltd (20 January 2000)
      case
    • The White Book (2022)
      legal reference

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