Oratio v Orangia [2026] DIFC ARB 043 (03 March 2026)

The Court found the claimed costs were reasonable and within the ordinary range for commercial litigation, but reduced recovery to 80% for proportionality.

Citation: [2026] DIFC ARB 043
Parties: Claimant/respondent: Oratio; Defendant/applicant: Orangia
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date: 03 March 2026
Procedural Posture: Arbitration Related Costs Order / Post Strike Out Application, Costs Assessment
Outcome: Costs order in favour of Respondent; Applicant to pay 80% of claimed costs with interest if unpaid within 14 days.
Legal Topics: Costs Assessment, Strike Out Application, Interest on Judgments

Civil Procedure Arbitration Costs Assessment Strike Out Application Interest on Judgments

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Parties

Oratio

Claimant/respondent

Orangia

Defendant/applicant

Procedural Posture

Arbitration Related Costs Order / Post Strike Out Application, Costs Assessment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the costs claimed by the Respondent for the Strike-Out Application were reasonably incurred, reasonable in amount, and proportionate to the matters in issue

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found the claimed costs were reasonable and within the ordinary range for commercial litigation, but reduced recovery to 80% for proportionality.

Court Disposition

Costs order in favour of Respondent; Applicant to pay 80% of claimed costs with interest if unpaid within 14 days.

Orders

Applicant to pay Respondent AED 24,589.44 within 14 days.
Interest at 9% per annum to accrue if payment is not made within 14 days.