DIFC Courts in Dubai

Monarch Solicitors are a UK based law firm and accredited as Part 1 and Part 2 registered practitioners of the prestigious DIFC Courts in Dubai (UAE).  If you are looking for a premier independent and professional law firm to represent your interest before the DIFC Courts then contact us today.

Our legal attorneys are all educated in the UK and meet the highest international and professional standards.  We bring our vast experience of UK based litigation to provide the best quality legal counsel and representation.

We are well-versed in DIFC Court litigation processes and procedures and have extensive expertise in operating in the English common law jurisdiction and global best practice.

The DIFC Courts can hear any claim under the English legal jurisdiction, making the Court an appealing venue for individuals and businesses (whether regional, local or worldwide) to settle disputes in Dubai and the Middle East.

The DIFC Courts follow the English common law system to deliver swift and independent justice for settling local and international civil and commercial disputes in Dubai (UAE).

The court can hear any civil or commercial cases in which the two parties select DIFC Court’s jurisdiction either in the initial agreement or post dispute.

The essential overarching services provided by the court include:

• Registration of Practitioners
• E-Bundle
• Probate
• Pro Bono Programme
• Arbitration suites
• Service Charter
• Wills & Probate Services
• Courts of the future

Our lawyers can advise on case strategy and represent you or your business in litigation before the various DIFC Courts:

Small Claims Tribunal

• For claims below AED 500K
• Employment disputes where the DIFC courts is the contractual jurisdiction for dispute resolution.
• Where parties have contractually agreed to settle claims below AED 1M in the Small Claim Tribunal.

Decisions of this court can be appealed to the Court of First Instance.

Court of First Instance

• Disputes between the entities operating within and/or registered under DIFC laws
• Disputes in contracts that involve the DIFC 
• Disputes where the parties have contractually agreed to use DIFC Courts
• Any applications that fall under the jurisdiction of DIFC Courts in compliance with the DIFC laws
• Objections and appeals against any decisions made by other DIFC regulatory bodies, as long as they fall under DIFC laws

Decisions of this Court may be appealed to the Court of Appeal.

Court of Appeal

The DIFC Court of Appeal is the highest court in the DIFC legal framework. This is an appellate court where parties can appeal against the decisions of the lower courts. The court also provides the interpretation of any DIFC laws article upon request by DIFC’s bodies.

Courts Of The Future

This court division only hears technically complex cases. Specialist judges evaluate cases against industry-specific rules to fast-track dispute resolution. For instance, the court will hear cases regarding engineering or claims arising from damage caused by a fire in the construction sector.

Similarly, technology-related offences could include liability against cybercrime incidents, data breaches, data misuse and issues related to introducing new technology. Tech lab and space-related issues come under the umbrella of Courts of the Future.

Digital Economy Court

DIFC Courts have also set up a special court to look into disputes originating from the digital economy. It looks into local and international disputes related to current and emerging technologies. This could include big data, blockchain, cloud services, 3D printing and robotics.

Arbitration Division

Another important service rendered by the DIFC Courts is Arbitration Division, particularly for entities in the MENA region. Adopting common law principles in their proceedings, these courts employ judges specialised in international arbitration to deal with:

Implementation Of DIFC Court Judgements

DIFC is now recognised as one of the strongest enforcement regimes in the world. The DIFC Court judgements are enforced through various treaties, conventions and reciprocal agreements. And DIFC court decisions are implemented locally, regionally and internationally.

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Monarch Solicitors is a leading UK law firm with specialist DIFC Court litigation solicitors ready to offer their expertise. Our award-winning Manchester solicitors, London solicitors and Birmingham solicitors offer their legal expertise nationally and internationally.