Abaidildinov & Anor v Amin [2020] EWHC 2192 (Ch) (10 August 2020)

Abaidildinov & Anor v Amin [2020] EWHC 2192 (Ch) (10 August 2020)

Given defendant's acceptance of removal as CEO and claimants' status, there is no realistic prospect of defence. Declarations and undertakings are appropriate to clarify status and correct records. Summary judgment granted and interim injunctions discharged.

Citation
[2020] EWHC 2192 (Ch)
Parties
Applicant/claimant: Mr Gani Abaidildinov; Applicant/claimant: London Infrastructure Limited; Respondent/defendant: Mr Afzal Amin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 August 2020
Procedural Posture
Commercial Dispute / Summary Judgment Application
Outcome
Summary judgment granted in favour of claimants.
Legal Topics
Directorship Removal, Shareholder Rights, Summary Judgment, Declarations, Injunctions
Company Law Civil Procedure Directorship Removal Shareholder Rights Summary Judgment Declarations Injunctions

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Parties

Mr Gani Abaidildinov

Applicant/claimant

London Infrastructure Limited

Applicant/claimant

Mr Afzal Amin

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Dispute / Summary Judgment Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether claimants are entitled to declarations regarding removal of CEO and status of directors/shareholders
  2. 2 Whether summary judgment is appropriate given admissions by defendant
  3. 3 Whether declarations and injunctions serve a useful purpose

Ratio Decidendi

Given defendant's acceptance of removal as CEO and claimants' status, there is no realistic prospect of defence. Declarations and undertakings are appropriate to clarify status and correct records. Summary judgment granted and interim injunctions discharged.

Court Disposition

Summary judgment granted in favour of claimants.

Orders

  • Declarations made confirming Mr Amin ceased to be CEO on 30 March 2020.
  • Declarations made confirming Mr Abaidildinov and Mr Khafizov remain directors.