“Serle Court retains its status among the market-leading offshore sets, with extensive expertise across international trusts, probate and commercial work.”
Legal 500 2025
Serle Court has significant experience in cross-border disputes involving Asia, notably Hong Kong and Singapore, and the wider Asia-Pacific region – particularly where English law intersects with offshore and international issues.
Our barristers act in high-stakes disputes relating to Asian parties and assets, bringing a strategic, commercially focused approach to complex multi-jurisdictional litigation. Our work frequently covers company law, trusts and equitable remedies.
We are regularly instructed in disputes with a strong Asia connection, including matters involving Hong Kong and Singapore listed companies. Clients value our ability to combine English commercial chancery expertise with a strong understanding of the fast-evolving Asian markets.
Our barristers advise on jurisdiction strategy, parallel proceedings and enforcement, particularly where disputes span England, offshore jurisdictions such as the BVI and Cayman Islands, and courts across Asia.
Several of our members also appear in international arbitration and appellate courts, including in matters connected to leading institutions such as the HKIAC and SIAC.
Our team includes barristers who have qualified, practised and lived in Asia and are fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin.
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Serle Court is widely recognised as a leading offshore set for the Caribbean and Bermuda, reflecting the scale and significance of our work in the region.
Serle Court has a well-established practice across the Crown Dependencies and Gibraltar. Our barristers are regularly instructed in high-value disputes connected to Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar, including complex multi-jurisdictional litigation arising from offshore financial and corporate structures.
Serle Court is widely regarded as a stand-out set in the Middle East, consistently achieving top-tier rankings and industry recognition.
Testimonials
Serle Court is pleased to host its 6th International Trusts & Commercial Litigation Conference in New York, featuring expert speakers and insights into trusts and commercial litigation.
Rupert Reed KC and Max Marenbon secured permission to appeal in a significant DIFC case that will consider who can be required to answer questions about a corporate judgment debtor’s assets.
The Singapore Court of Appeal has handed down its Judgment in the long running trust […]
Michael Edenborough KC and John Eldridge of Serle Court, secured clear guidance on procedure on behalf of their client
Richard Wilson KC will be speaking at the STEP Asia Conference 2025, which is taking place at […]
Serle Court is pleased to host its 6th International Trusts & Commercial Litigation Conference in New York, featuring expert speakers and insights into trusts and commercial litigation.
Dakis Hagen KC and Stephanie Thompson write for Asian Dispute Review In the latest issue […]
Rupert Reed KC and Max Marenbon secured permission to appeal in a significant DIFC case that will consider who can be required to answer questions about a corporate judgment debtor’s assets.