DIFC Courts plans to offer cost-free trials | The National

DIFC Courts plans to offer cost-free trials | The National:

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The DIFC Courts’ consultation on the new rules will run until October 26.
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Dubai International Financial Centre Courts plans to expand its pro bono programme to offer potential claimants the opportunity to avoid paying legal fees for respondents, even if they lose their case.

Pro bono claimants are currently liable to pay respondents’ legal fees if they are unsuccessful. The scheme was launched in 2009.

The courts have launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the rules governing court procedures, which include significant changes to its rules on costs orders in favour of a party represented pro bono."

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