Middle East

Serle Court Dubai Roadshow 2025

Serle Court members Rupert Reed KC, Zoe O'Sullivan KC, James Weale, Gregor Hogan, Max Marenbon and […]

Serle Court x DIFC Academy | DIFC Laws & Courts Procedures

We are excited to announce that Serle Court has partnered with DIFC Academy to deliver […]

Legal 500 EMEA Rankings 2025

Serle Court is delighted to once again be recognised as a leading set in the […]

Serle Court shortlisted at Chambers & Partners Middle East Awards 2025

Serle Court is excited to announce that our barristers are shortlisted for the 'Middle East-Wide Dispute Resolution: Leading […]

Michael Edenborough KC shortlisted at Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025

We are pleased to announce that Michael Edenborough KC has been shortlisted in the ‘Senior IP […]

Landmark Judgment in DIFC Court of Appeal | Nael v Niamh [2024] CIFC CA 015

Rupert Reed KC and Gregor Hogan acted for the successful respondent in a landmark DIFC Court of Appeal decision clarifying the scope of the public policy exception to the enforcement of arbitral awards.

The DIFC Court of Appeal rules that it has jurisdiction to make freezing orders in support of pending foreign proceedings

In Carmon v Cuenda [2024] DIFC CA 003 (26 November 2024), the DIFC Court of […]

Carmon v Cuenda [2024] DIFC CA 003

Zoe O’Sullivan KC successfully represented Carmon in a landmark DIFC Court of Appeal decision confirming the Court’s power to grant freezing orders in support of pending foreign proceedings.

DAW 2024: Litigation framework in the DIFC and its implications for global enforcement and recovery strategies

Rupert Reed KC will participate in a comprehensive 90-minute panel discussion on “Litigation Framework in […]

ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Middle East 2024

Zoe O’Sullivan KC and James Weale will be speaking at the ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Middle East […]

Case Note by Zoe O’Sullivan: American International Group v Qatar Insurance Co DIFCA 008/2024

The DIFC Court of Appeal upheld Qatar Insurance Co’s reinsurance claim in a significant judgment on US-Iran sanctions, with Zoe O’Sullivan KC acting for the successful respondent.