Sean Yates published in Lexis Nexis on historic case at the DIFC Court of First Instance

Sean Yates writes for Lexis Nexis Middle East analysing a case heard by the DIFC Court of First Instance titled ‘The DIFC Courts Apply Riyadh Convention Provisions in a Claim for Recognition of a Foreign Judgment’.

On 13 September 2023, in Murex Gulf Properties Company K.S.C.C. v The Investment Dar Company K.S.C.C. (Murex), the DIFC Court of First Instance heard an application from the Claimant to amend its claim form.

In this article, Sean Yates expertly dissects the implications and significance of this groundbreaking amendment application.

Analysis

The analysis was published by Lexis Nexis Middle East on 13th September and can be found here (subscription required).

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Based in Dubai, UAE, Sean specialises in international arbitration and civil and commercial litigation with a focus on construction and infrastructure, real estate, energy and natural resource disputes. More widely, Sean has experience in employment, fraud and regulatory, as well as substantial experience in the tourism, leisure and entertainment sectors.

Sean is a member of Inner Temple and practised before the courts of England and Wales for ten years before relocating to Dubai. He acted as General Counsel for several years before returning to practise in Chambers.

He has experience in both common law and civil law disciplines and can advise on both international and local law matters in the UAE.

External Publications 20 Sep, 2023