The DIFC Courts have long played an important role in the recognition and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards. Developments over the past year have clarified the reach of their enforcement powers, the measures available to identify and realise assets, and the limits that arise when those measures extend beyond the DIFC. This chapter examines the practical consequences of those decisions for parties pursuing enforcement across jurisdictions.

Authors: Prateek Bagaria, Natasha Kavalakkat and Sanchit Suri

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