Forged Documents in the DIFC Courts: Lessons for Lenders and Lawyers
An allegation that a signature has been forged or a document has been fabricated is often central to a dispute. Typically, the outcome of such cases is a decisive victory for one side. The decision of ICICI Bank Ltd v Shetty [2025] DIFC CFI 034 is a rare instance where each side could point to a degree of success.
This article looks at the practice of the DIFC Courts when dealing with allegations of forgery and seeks to draw out lessons both for lenders and lawyers. It also looks at the different issues that arise when the disputed document is not central to the litigation (such as a personal guarantees) but is peripheral to the main issue.
Forged Documents in the DIFC Courts: Lessons for Lenders and Lawyers
Author – Zachary Bredemear
