The aim of this module is to provide students with a general understanding of DIFC court litigation. This module encompasses an examination of the following aspects: a general introduction to DIFC courts as an independent forum in the UAE for resolving disputes related to financial and commercial matters; an examination of the different laws and regulations that govern DIFC litigation, such as the DIFC Courts Law and the DIFC Arbitration Law; DIFC jurisdiction and the cases that fall under the jurisdiction of DIFC Courts; the DIFC Courts' structure, with an analysis of the respective functions of the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal; the main procedural rules that apply in the context of litigation before DIFC courts, from the lodging of a claim until the issuance of the final judgment; rules of evidence before DIFC courts; challenging DIFC courts' decisions; and enforcement of judgments issued by DIFC.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of key principles relating to DIFC Civil Procedure;
Evaluate the legal and policy issues addressed;
Evaluate and participate in legal arguments in context;
Competently express legal analysis in a succinct and relevant manner, i
Make intelligent use of standard paper and electronic resources to locate relevant and up-to-date information on the issues covered.
