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DIFC Courts Order No. 1 of 2010, In respect of The DIFC Courts Small Claims Tribunal (Limits of Jurisdiction), click here to read more.


 
DIFC Courts
 

The DIFC Courts are the Dubai International Financial Centre's independent, common law judicial system. The DIFC Courts apply the highest international standards of legal procedure, thus ensuring that the DIFC Courts provide the certainty, flexibility and efficiency expected by the global institutions operating within the DIFC.

The DIFC Courts are an English language, common law court system with an internationally renowned bench of judges versed in commercial disputes. The DIFC Courts also provide the region's only Code of Professional Conduct, Small Claims Tribunal, and Pro Bono Programme, to ensure transparent, accessible and efficient justice in civil and commercial matters in or relating to the Centre.

The DIFC Courts are led by Chief Justice Michael Hwang, SC, and Deputy Chief Justice Sir Anthony Colman.

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Michael Hwang, SC, DIFC Courts
Michael Hwang, SC
Chief Justice, DIFC Courts


   
 
In cases of emergency during non-office hours call the hotline number on +971 4 427 3331.
 
     

   
 
Please note that the Registry hours during Ramadan are from 10am to 3pm
 
     


 
 
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