This Practice Direction is to be read with, and subject to, the ADGM Court Procedure Rules 2016 (“CPR”) and the Divisions and Jurisdiction (Court of First Instance) Rules 2015. Except as provided otherwise in this Practice Direction, terms have the meanings set out in the CPR and a reference to a Rule is a reference to the CPR.
This Practice Direction must be read in conjunction with the following Practice Directions:
− Practice Direction 1 – General
− Practice Direction 6 – Service of Documents
− Practice Direction 8 – Evidence
− Practice Direction 9 – Costs
− Practice Direction 10 – Enforcement
− Practice Direction 11 – Appeals
− Practice Direction 13 – Court-annexed Mediation
To the extent to which the provisions of this Practice Direction differ from or are inconsistent with provisions of other Practice Directions, the provisions of this Practice Direction prevail in relation to all employment claims commenced in the Employment Division.
Part 38 of the CPR contains special provisions dealing with claims in the Employment Division.
Unless the Court orders otherwise, the following provisions shall apply.