A30 & Ors v E30 & Ors [2025] ADGMCA 0003 (30 September 2025)

A30 & Ors v E30 & Ors [2025] ADGMCA 0003 (30 September 2025)

The mandatory provisions of ADGM Arbitration Regulations 2015 section 31(6) permit the court to grant interim measures, including a worldwide freezing order, notwithstanding any contrary agreement such as LCIA Rules article 25.3; thus, the appeal is allowed and the order granted.

Citation
[2025] ADGMCA 0003
Parties
First Appellant: A30; Second Appellant: B30; Third Appellant: C30; Fourth Appellant: D30; First Respondent: E30; Second Respondent: F30; Third Respondent: G30; Fourth Respondent: H30
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
30 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal of Worldwide Freezing Order
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Freezing Injunction, Interim Relief, Mandatory Provisions, Arbitration Seat, LCIA Rules
Arbitration Civil Procedure Freezing Injunction Interim Relief Mandatory Provisions Arbitration Seat LCIA Rules

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Parties

A30

First Appellant

B30

Second Appellant

C30

Third Appellant

D30

Fourth Appellant

E30

First Respondent

F30

Second Respondent

G30

Third Respondent

H30

Fourth Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal of Worldwide Freezing Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether court can grant worldwide freezing order without tribunal authorisation under LCIA Rules article 25.3
  2. 2 Effect of mandatory provisions of ADGM Arbitration Regulations 2015 section 31(6)
  3. 3 Whether just and convenient to grant worldwide freezing order

Ratio Decidendi

The mandatory provisions of ADGM Arbitration Regulations 2015 section 31(6) permit the court to grant interim measures, including a worldwide freezing order, notwithstanding any contrary agreement such as LCIA Rules article 25.3; thus, the appeal is allowed and the order granted.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Paragraphs 1 and 4 of the previous order set aside
  • Worldwide freezing injunction and provision of information order granted