Security for costs and the evidence relied on (Al Nehayan v Kent)

Table of contents

• Practical implications
• Facts
• Court details

Article summary

Dispute Resolution analysis: Nicola Davies J refused to grant a security for costs order to cover the entire costs of defending an action but was minded to grant an order for the costs of enforcing a costs order in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the event that the defendant was awarded costs. The case highlights the difficulties defendants face as to the type and extent of supporting evidence they need to provide to the court when seeking a security for costs order.