DIFC Courts Practice

The DIFC Courts Practice is endorsed by the DIFC Courts as the official companion to its rules. Written by a team of leading practitioners in the field, this thoroughly revised second edition includes both incisive narrative discussion of DIFC law and detailed commentary on the Rules of the DIFC Courts. Part A focuses on the substantive law of the DIFC, including on the jurisdiction of its Courts, while Part B provides the full text of the Rules with expert commentary on their application and interpretation, including comprehensive analysis of all relevant case law.

Key features:



A new chapter considering sources of DIFC law and conflicts of law
New material on both the substantive and procedural law of the DIFC
New content exploring the relationship between DIFC Courts and other UAE Courts
Updated chapters which incorporate in-depth analysis of all the leading cases from the last four years
Authoritative and thoroughly updated commentary on DIFC Courts
Rules which include the identification and discussion of recent judicial decisions on the application of those Rules



DIFC Courts Practice continues to be an indispensable resource for all those involved in litigation in the DIFC Courts used by both judges and legal practitioners. It is regularly cited in judgments. It is also a valuable resource for those involved in arbitration and in the enforcement in the DIFC and onshore Dubai of judgments and arbitral awards from other jurisdictions.