NMC Healthcare LTD and associated companies [2022] ADGMCFI 0003 (04 April 2022)

NMC Healthcare LTD and associated companies [2022] ADGMCFI 0003 (04 April 2022)

The ADGM Court has jurisdiction to grant an anti-suit injunction restraining Noor Capital from pursuing or taking steps in enforcement proceedings in Dubai against NMCH, because Noor submitted to the jurisdiction of the ADGM Court by submitting a proof of debt in the administration. The terms of the DOCA and...

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Citation
[2022] ADGMCFI 0003
Parties
Applicant: NMC Healthcare Limited (in administration) (subject to Deed of Company Administration); Respondent: Noor Capital PSC
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Procedural Posture
Commercial and Civil (insolvency) / Application for Anti Suit Injunction; Return Date Hearing and Final Determination of Consequential and Ancillary Matters
Outcome
Proceedings to be stayed after determination of consequential and ancillary matters. Anti-suit injunction granted restraining Noor Capital from pursuing enforcement in Dubai against NMCH, subject to further orders on consequential matters.
Legal Topics
Anti Suit Injunction, Administration of Insolvent Companies, Jurisdiction of ADGM Courts, Enforcement of Foreign Judgments, Submission to Insolvency Jurisdiction, Injunction to Restrain Enforcement, Effect of Deed of Company Arrangement (doca)
Insolvency Company Law Civil Procedure Conflict of Laws Anti Suit Injunction Administration of Insolvent Companies Jurisdiction of ADGM Courts Enforcement of Foreign Judgments +3 more

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Parties

NMC Healthcare Limited (in administration) (subject to Deed of Company Administration)

Applicant

Noor Capital PSC

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Commercial and Civil (insolvency) / Application for Anti Suit Injunction; Return Date Hearing and Final Determination of Consequential and Ancillary Matters

  1. 1 Whether the ADGM Court has jurisdiction to grant an anti-suit injunction restraining enforcement proceedings in Dubai against a company in administration in the ADGM
  2. 2 Whether Noor Capital, by submitting a proof of debt in the ADGM administration, has submitted to the jurisdiction of the ADGM Court
  3. 3 Whether the terms of the DOCA and Insolvency Regulations bind Noor Capital and preclude enforcement actions in Dubai

Ratio Decidendi

The ADGM Court has jurisdiction to grant an anti-suit injunction restraining Noor Capital from pursuing or taking steps in enforcement proceedings in Dubai against NMCH, because Noor submitted to the jurisdiction of the ADGM Court by submitting a proof of debt in the administration. The terms of the DOCA and Insolvency Regulations bind Noor and prohibit enforcement actions outside the administration process. The injunction is necessary to protect the administration estate and ensure equal treatment of creditors. The grant of the injunction does not challenge the jurisdiction of the Dubai Courts but acts in personam on Noor, who is bound by the ADGM insolvency regime.

Court Disposition

Proceedings to be stayed after determination of consequential and ancillary matters. Anti-suit injunction granted restraining Noor Capital from pursuing enforcement in Dubai against NMCH, subject to further orders on consequential matters.

Orders

  • Noor Capital is restrained from commencing, prosecuting, or continuing any proceedings in any court or tribunal in the Emirate of Dubai against NMCH in respect of enforcement or execution of any debt or claim arising out of or in connection with the Facility or proof of debt, except with permission of the ADGM Court...
  • Noor Capital is to withdraw or cause to be withdrawn the 24 February application in Dubai Commercial Execution No 3972/2020, subject to any further directions of the Court.