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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: the English Arbitration Act and confidentiality

Zoe O’Sullivan KC has written an article for Global Arbitration Review titled 'If it ain’t...

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Reserved Mini Pupillages 2022/2023

Serle Court is delighted to be reserving 3 mini-pupillages in 2022/23 for applicants from groups that are underrepresented at the Bar. ...

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Dicey, Morris and Collins on the Conflict of Laws, 16th edition

Last night, Serle Court together with Essex Court Chambers, hosted a reception to celebrate the publication of the Sixteenth...

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King’s College London Bar and Mooting Society Commercial Law Moot

Serle Court was delighted to take part in King's College London Bar and Mooting Society Commercial Law Moot...

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Essays in International Litigation for Lord Collins has now been published

Prof. Jonathan Harris KC (Hon.) has co-edited (with Prof. Campbell McLachlan KC), ‘Essays in International Litigation for Lord Collins...

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Chambers UK Bar 2023 - “a go-to chancery set”

Serle Court is delighted to announce that chambers has been ranked in 11 practice areas in this year's Chambers UK...

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Dusoruth v. Orca Finance UK Ltd: liquidated debts for bankruptcy petition and subrogated claims

For creditors of individuals and trustees-in-bankruptcy considering the impact of Dusoruth v. Orca Finance UK Ltd [2022] EWHC 2346 (Ch), where the...

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Serle Court was delighted to receive two awards at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022

Serle Court was delighted to receive two awards, The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022. Serle Court was awarded ‘Commercial...

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Chancery and commercial barrister, Jennifer Meech joins Serle Court

Serle Court is delighted to welcome Jennifer Meech as a full-time member of chambers.  Jennifer is an experienced...

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The 16th edition of Dicey, Morris and Collins, the leading text on private international law has just been published

“The prince of legal textbooks.  It is indeed, impossible to imagine a major set of chambers or firm...

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Serle Court is delighted to welcome new tenants Niamh Herrett and Stefano Braschi

We are delighted to welcome Niamh Herrett and Stefano Braschi as our new junior tenants, upon the successful completion of...

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Legal 500

We are delighted to announce that Serle Court has received Tier 1 rankings in the following practice areas in the Legal 500...

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European State Aid Law and Policy (and UK Subsidy Control)

Serle Court is delighted that the fourth edition of Conor Quigley KC’s highly acclaimed book, ‘European State...

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Serle Court mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Members of Serle Court join their colleagues across the legal profession to mourn the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. ...

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Shortlisted for the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022

We are delighted to announce that Serle Court has been shortlisted for Chancery Set of the Year at the Chambers...

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Stephanie Thompson admitted to the British Virgin Islands Bar

Serle Court is delighted to announce that Stephanie Thompson has been called to The British Virgin Islands Bar. Stephanie has...

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Serle Court publishes latest issue of serlespeak

The latest issue of serlespeak with a focus on International Trusts is now available. In this 30th...

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Junior Counsel to the Crown - London A Panel

We are delighted that Gareth Tilley has been appointed to the A Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown with...

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Kennedy v Official Receiver: effect of new bankruptcy restrictions appeal judgment analysed

For people facing bankruptcy, the new appeal judgment in Kennedy v Official Receiver [2022] EWHC 1973 (Ch) provides a framework for their...

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Global Leaders in The Who’s Who Legal Asset Recovery Guide 2022

We are pleased to announce that Philip Marshall QC, Hugh Norbury QC and Jonathan Adkin QC have been ...

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Serle Court wins ‘Set of the Year’ at Chambers HNW Awards for second consecutive year

Serle Court has been awarded 'Set of the Year' at the Chambers HNW Awards 2022.  The award was presented...

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Equitable mistake (Middleton v Middleton Enterprises (Holdings) Ltd)

Richard Wilson QC, James Weale and Oliver Jones have written an article on 'Equitable Mistake' in the case of Middleton...

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Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2022 - “They are a first-class set, particularly in offshore trust and commercial chancery work”

We are delighted to announce that Serle Court has received a Band 1 ranking in Chancery: Traditional in the ...

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Serle Court shortlisted for Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022

We are delighted to announce that Serle Court and our barristers have been shortlisted for seven Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022: Chancery...

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Pride Month 2022

At the end of Pride Month 2022, we reflect on the efforts of the bar and legal profession to champion diversity...

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Michael Edenborough QC gave evidence to the Public Bill Committee

Michael Edenborough QC gave evidence to the Public Bill Committee on Thursday, 30th June on the Genetic Technology (Precision...

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Serle Court welcomes new member - Wilson Leung

We are delighted to announce that Wilson Leung has joined Chambers as a full-time member.  His arrival adds to...

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Chambers Director Kathryn Purkis interview with Private Client Global Elite: The Month

Serle Court’s recently appointed Chambers Director, Kathryn Purkis, was interviewed by Private Client Global Elite: The Month. As...

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The Press Recognition Panel (PRP) have appointed Professor Suzanne Rab as a board member

Serle Court are delighted that The Press Recognition Panel (PRP) have appointed Professor Suzanne Rab as a board member. The...

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WINNERS: Citywealth Brand Management & Reputation Awards 2022

Serle Court is delighted to announce that we were awarded GOLD for Best BD/Marketing Team and SILVER for Best...

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The Best Lawyers UK 2023

We are delighted that Serle Court’s barristers are recognised in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in the...

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The Hot 100 career quiz: Professor Suzanne Rab

Professor Suzanne Rab was recently interviewed by The Lawyer for their ‘The Hot 100 career quiz’. Suzanne shares her...

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Mentoring Scheme for Under-Represented Groups - Applications Now Open

Serle Court is delighted to be participating in the COMBAR (The Commercial Bar Association) inaugural mentoring scheme for under-represented groups...

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ThoughtLeaders4 Private Client - 60 Second Interview With Constance McDonnell QC

Constance McDonnell QC features in the latest ThoughtLeaders4 Private Client Magazine, 'Offshore Edition: Tropical Tropicals' with a 60 second interview...

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Supreme Court grants permission to appeal in Nuffield Health v Merton

The Supreme Court has today (27 May 2022) granted permission to appeal to the London Borough of Merton Council from the decision...

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The Lawyer Interview with Chambers Director, Kathryn Purkis

The Lawyer spoke to our Chambers Director, Kathryn Purkis about her decision to hang up her wig...

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Difficulties of summary determination of oral contract and unjust enrichment claims (Richards v Kulczyk)

Paul Adams and Tim Benham-Mirando recently appeared for the successful respondent in Richards v Kulczyk & Ors [2022] EWHC 863 (Ch). Tim...

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WWL UK Bar Report 2022 - 32 Serle Court barristers recommended

Congratulations to our 32 barristers selected as leading practitioners in the Who’s Who Legal UK Bar Report 2022...

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Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2022 - Dakis Hagen QC winner - Barrister of the Year Gold Award

Congratulations to Dakis Hagen QC winner of the City Wealth Magic Circle Awards 2022 – Barrister of the Year Gold Award. ...

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Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2022

Serle Court has been awarded 'Set of the Year' at the Chambers HNW Awards 2022.  The award was...

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EU ongoing antitrust cases in energy sector

Professor Suzanne Rab has been quoted on EU antitrust cases in the energy sector in an article by The Capitol...

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Underhill and Hayton Law of Trusts and Trustees 20th edition

We are delighted to announce that the 20th edition of Underhill and Hayton, Law of Trusts and Trustees has now...

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Judgment of the General Court in Case T-508/19 Mead Johnson Nutrition (Asia Pacific) and Others v Commission

Judgment of the General Court in Case T-508/19 Mead Johnson Nutrition (Asia Pacific) and Others v Commission: partial annulment...

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Fraud claim is front page news

Major national newspapers have reported on the high-value fraud case of Isbilen v Turk & Others because...

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Pugachev five years on: were the trusts really bare trusts?

“Pugachev five years on: Paul Adams has written an article taking a new look at the use of...

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Re Klimvest Plc: practical impact of new substratum winding-up decision explained

For litigators and corporate lawyers considering the impact on their clients of Re Klimvest Plc [2022] EWHC 596 (Ch), where the High...

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Professor Suzanne Rab authors chapters on Competition Law and Telecommunications in Artificial Intelligence Law and Regulation Book

Professor Suzanne Rab has authored chapters on Competition Law and Telecommunications within the newly published book, Artificial Intelligence Law and...

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Serle Court has 8 barristers appearing in the JCPC in one of the most important trust cases in recent years

The matter of Grand View Private Trust Company and another v Wong and others (Bermuda) No 1 and No 2 ...

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