DIFC
Court Appointed Receiver
Appointment of Receiver for equitable execution or preservation of property.
What does this entail?
The DIFC court has the power to appoint a receiver:
- For the purpose of enforcing a judgement (DIFC Law of Damages and Remedies, Article 42(1)(d). The appointment of a receiver for equitable execution is usually utilized as a tool where there is some difficulty in using other execution measures;
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- By interim order and at any stage of the proceedings, pursuant to a general power of the DIFC court to appoint a receiver and provide the receiver “with any powers it considers necessary” (Law No 2 of 2025).
Court-appointed receivership is a flexible mechanism used to safeguard, manage or realise assets.
Get in Touch
Chris Iacovides
Chief Executive Officer
Andri Antoniou
Director - Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
Marios Kofteros
Director - Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
When is it appropriate?
Where there is shareholders’ or directors’ deadlock, dissipation of assets, disputes over control of companies or fraud/breach of fiduciary duty.
How we can help
We can guide potential clients through the receivership process in order to achieve the desired results, advise on strategy and act as receiver (where appointed by the court).
Next steps
Contact our team to discuss the possible appointment of a Receiver, strategy and timing considerations.
Key Benefits
Enforcement of judgement debt or preservation of value of assets
- Court lead process
- Independent officer of the court with powers tailored to the particular case
- Creditor controlled enforcement tool
Experienced, Trusted Advisers
Our services are delivered by experienced, qualified professionals who follow a structured and transparent process, from initial assessment through to implementation. We combine technical expertise with a practical approach to ensure each engagement is managed professionally and focused on achieving appropriate outcomes for all stakeholders.