Case Overview:
Our firm represented the Claimant in a high-stakes real property dispute involving a luxury apartment at the Pixel Project, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The case involved a claim for specific performance of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and its extension.
The Challenge:
The Claimant faced the risk of the property being sold or transferred by the Defendants before the final resolution of the claim. Given that real property is regarded as having a “unique” value, any damage to the Claimant’s interest would have been irreparable through monetary damages alone.
Our Legal Strategy:
Led by Managing Partner Mr. Santanu Ghosh, we applied for an interim injunction. We successfully argued that the claim was neither frivolous nor vexatious and met the high threshold of “serious question to be tried” under English law principles applicable in the ADGM. We further demonstrated that the balance of convenience resided with our client, who had already invested significant personal cost into the transaction.
The Outcome:
On December 23, 2025, the ADGM Court of First Instance confirmed the interim injunction. The order restrains the Defendants from disposing of, transferring, selling, or leasing the property (Apartment No. T2-1401) until the final determination of the claim. This victory ensures that our client’s right to seek specific performance is preserved and the property remains secure during the legal proceedings.
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