Oberlin v Ovidiu [2026] DIFC ARB 008 (26 March 2026)

The Court exercised discretion to award 80% of claimed costs to ensure proportionality, as the Claimant was the successful party in the arbitration claim.

Citation: [2026] DIFC ARB 008
Parties: Claimant: Oberlin; Defendant: Ovidiu
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date: 26 March 2026
Procedural Posture: Arbitration Claim / Costs Order Following Recognition and Enforcement Proceedings
Outcome: Costs awarded to Claimant at 80% of claimed sum.
Legal Topics: Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitration Awards, Costs Assessment, Interest on Judgments

Arbitration Civil Procedure Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitration Awards Costs Assessment Interest on Judgments

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Parties

Oberlin

Claimant

Ovidiu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Arbitration Claim / Costs Order Following Recognition and Enforcement Proceedings

Legal Issues

1 Entitlement to costs following successful arbitration claim
2 Assessment of reasonable and proportionate costs
3 Application of interest on unpaid costs

Ratio Decidendi

The Court exercised discretion to award 80% of claimed costs to ensure proportionality, as the Claimant was the successful party in the arbitration claim.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to Claimant at 80% of claimed sum.

Orders

Defendant to pay Claimant AED 76,785.81 within 14 days.
Interest at 9% per annum to accrue if payment not made within 14 days.