Olen v Oreta [2025] DIFC ARB 031 (02 October 2025)

Olen v Oreta [2025] DIFC ARB 031 (02 October 2025)

The Claimant is entitled to recover 80% of its claimed costs, amounting to USD 6,000, as this represents a fair, proportionate, and reasonable quantification under the DIFC Courts’ rules and the overriding objective. Interest accrues at 9% per annum if payment is not made within 14 days.

Citation
[2025] DIFC ARB 031
Parties
Claimant: Olen; Defendant: Oreta
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
02 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Arbitration Enforcement and Costs Application / Post Award Costs Determination
Outcome
Costs awarded to Claimant at reduced quantum
Legal Topics
Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards, Assessment of Costs, Interest on Judgments
Arbitration Civil Procedure Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards Assessment of Costs Interest on Judgments

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Parties

Olen

Claimant

Oreta

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Arbitration Enforcement and Costs Application / Post Award Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Claimant is entitled to recover costs following recognition and enforcement of an arbitral award
  2. 2 What quantum of costs is reasonable and proportionate under DIFC rules

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimant is entitled to recover 80% of its claimed costs, amounting to USD 6,000, as this represents a fair, proportionate, and reasonable quantification under the DIFC Courts’ rules and the overriding objective. Interest accrues at 9% per annum if payment is not made within 14 days.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to Claimant at reduced quantum

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Claimant USD 6,000 within 14 days
  • Interest at 9% per annum accrues if payment is not made within 14 days