IP & The Arts
“ A go-to set for high-quality, complex, intellectual property disputes.”
Chambers UK 2026
“ A go-to set for high-quality, complex, intellectual property disputes.”
Chambers UK 2026
Serle Court brings together specialist knowledge across some of the most dynamic, reputation critical and commercially significant areas of modern practice – intellectual property, art and cultural property, media and entertainment, and sports law.
Our barristers regularly act in high-stakes disputes across these fields, appear in appellate courts and specialist tribunals, and contribute to the development of law through strategic advisory work and authoring key legal texts.
Underpinned by Serle Court’s commercial and chancery strength, we offer an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to the most challenging issues facing clients operating in these fast-evolving sectors.
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Serle Court members include several experts in the highly specialised field of art and cultural property, at both silk and junior level. Our members provide specialist advice on the ownership, sale, attribution, valuation, movement and restitution of artworks in England and internationally.
Serle Court’s intellectual property practice comprises more than a dozen members, from senior silks to recent juniors.
Media & Entertainment
Serle Court members specialising in media and entertainment bring extensive experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Michael Edenborough KC acted for the successful appellant in this important IP decision.
Michael Edenborough KC and John Eldridge of Serle Court, secured clear guidance on procedure on behalf of their client
We are excited to announce our 2nd annual Art & Cultural Property Seminar, ‘Exporting Culture and Importing Risk’.
Matthew Morrison KC, Lara Kuehl and John Eldridge (together with Sophia Hurst, Essex Court) will be delivering a workshop at the upcoming Chancery Bar Association Summer Conference.
Michael Edenborough KC acted for the successful appellant in this important IP decision.
The 17th edition of Butterworths Handbook of Intellectual Property Law has been published, with Michael Edenborough KC serving as consultant editor.
LEADING SET:
UK Bar 2026
WINNER:
MENA Awards 2026 - English Bar in the Middle East: Commercial Set of the Year
WINNER:
Best Chambers for Work / Life Balance 2026
SHORTLISTED:
UK Bar Awards 2025 - Chancery Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED:
Bar Awards 2025 - Chancery Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED:
Chambers of the Year Award 2025
WINNER:
Bar Awards 2024 - Chancery Set of the Year
WINNER:
Middle East Awards 2024 - Middle East-Wide Dispute Resolution: Leading UK Barristers' Set
SHORTLISTED:
Bar Awards 2024 - Intellectual Property Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED:
Bar Awards 2024 - Commercial Litigation Set of the Year
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Phone: +44 (0)20 7242 6105
Email: clerks@serlecourt.co.uk
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