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IBA Annual Conference 2026

Chambers Director Kathryn Purkis and Practice Director Dan Wheeler will be in Copenhagen from 4 – 9 October for the IBA Annual Conference 2026.

Andrew Francis Interviewed by BBC Radio Four as Part of ‘You and Yours’ Episode on Restrictive Covenants

Andrew Francis is featured on a recent episode of BBC Radio Four, ‘You and Yours’, about how more homeowners face covenant cash requests

San Leon ELI Ltd v Ocean Pearl Maritime SA [2026] EWHC 2372 (Ch)

Matthew Morrison KC and John Eldridge appeared for the successful respondent in San Leon ELI Ltd v Ocean Pearl Maritime SA [2026] EWHC 2372 (Ch).

Hugh Rowan and Ian Quayle co-edit the Second Edition of “Building Safety Act 2022”

For more information and to obtain your copy, visit: https://bookshop.lawsociety.org.uk/building-safety-act-2022-2nd-edition/

Former Serle Court member, Lord Briggs of Westbourne, appointed as next President of the Supreme Court

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Lord Briggs of Westbourne as the next President of the Supreme Court. Lord Briggs will take up his new role in January 2027.

Serle Court barristers recognised in Lexology Index – Commerical Mediation

Elizabeth Jones KC, Beverly-Ann Rogers and Jennifer Haywood have been recommended in Lexology Index 2026 – Commercial Mediation.

Serle Court Shortlisted for Four Awards at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026

The number of nominations received this year is a testament to the outstanding work undertaken by everyone in Chambers.

Faraj v Ahmad and Anr [2026] EWCA Civ 962

In a highly unusual case, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeals of both the husband and a Bahraini investment bank, finding procedural unfairness and a lack of jurisdiction.

Serle Court barristers appointed to the Attorney General’s Civil Panel of Junior Counsel

Serle Court is delighted to announce that Giselle McGowan and Hugh Rowan have been appointed to the London Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown. Their appointments will take effect on 1st September 2026 for a period of five years.

Better Intelligent Management Ltd v Phoenix Place Block A RTM Company Ltd & Anor [2026] UKUT 257 (LC)

Jonathan Upton KC successfully represented the respondents as the Upper Tribunal upheld the leaseholders’ right to manage in the latest chapter of the long-running Phoenix litigation.