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Jennifer Haywood writes for Lexis Nexis: ‘Irreconcilable arbitral awards and judgments—injunctions, State immunity, res judicata and equitable compensation’

In her latest analysis for LexisNexis, Jennifer Haywood writes, 'Irreconcilable arbitral awards and judgments – injunctions, state immunity, res...

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Constance McDonnell KC and Anneliese Mondschein write for PS

In this article for PS,  the Law Society’s Private Client Section magazine, Constance McDonnell KC and Anneliese...

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Serle Court Barristers Feature in The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases for 2025

The Lawyer has published its highly anticipated ‘Top 20 cases for 2025,’ highlighting the biggest disputes of the year....

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Daniel Lightman KC writes for Lexis Nexis

"What comprises an ‘unregistered company’ under section 220(1) of the Insolvency Act 1986? (East Riding of Yorkshire Council v...

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Applications for Pupillage at Serle Court Now Open for October 2026

We are pleased to share that the window to apply for Pupillage at Serle Court is now open on...

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Judgment handed down in Re London Resort Co Holdings Ltd [2024] EWHC 3287 (Ch)

Judgment has been handed down in Re London Resort Co Holdings Ltd [2024] EWHC 3287 (Ch), an interesting High Court case concerning...

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Now accepting applications for Mini-Pupillage 2025 (Spring Round)

We offer mini-pupillages in two rounds (in autumn and spring) each year to individuals who have completed the first year...

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Judgment handed down in Supreme Court Case Hirachand v Hirachand

The Supreme Court handed down judgment this morning in Hirachand v Hirachand, holding that CFA success fees could not form...

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SHORTLISTED: Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2025

We are delighted to announce that Serle Court has been shortlisted for the 'Chambers of the Year' award...

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ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Magazine - 60 Second Interview with Emma Quin

Emma Quin is included in the latest edition of the ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Magazine, Issue 19: ''Women in...

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ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce Magazine - 60 Second Interview with Emma Hargreaves

Emma Hargreaves is included in the latest edition of the ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce Magazine, Issue 19: 'Year In Review...

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Judgment handed down in High Court Appeal Bionome v Clearwater [2024] EWHC 3155 (Ch)

Judgment has been handed down in Bionome v Clearwater [2024] EWHC 3155 (Ch), an interesting High Court appeal concerning intellectual property and...

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Jennifer Haywood writes for LexisNexis: ‘Arbitration or not arbitration?’

In her latest analysis for LexisNexis, Jennifer Haywood writes, "Arbitration or not arbitration?" and explores the...

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ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine - 60 Second Interview with Stefano Braschi

Stefano Braschi features in the latest edition of the ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine, Issue 15: ‘Year in...

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Matthew Morrison admitted to British Virgin Islands Bar

Serle Court is delighted to announce that Matthew Morrison has been called to the Bar of the British Virgin Islands. ...

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Dan McCourt Fritz KC admitted to the Eastern Caribbean Bar

Serle Court is pleased to announce that Dan McCourt Fritz KC has been called to the Bar of the Eastern...

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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 Appeal has ruled that the Court has jurisdiction to...

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Jennifer Haywood writes for LexisNexis

In an analysis published by LexisNexis, Jennifer Haywood discusses the practical implications of applications for payment into a US account...

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Adil Mohamedbhai wins ‘Chancery Junior of the Year’ at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024

We are delighted to share that Adil Mohamedbhai has been named Chancery Junior of the Year at Chambers UK Bar...

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Jonathan Fowles’ Notable ‘Harrow’ Case Featured in The Times

The High Court case The Keepers & Governors of the Possessions, Revenues & Goods of the Free Grammar School of...

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Serle Court Achieves Top Tier Ranking in The Legal 500 Caribbean 2025: The English Bar Offshore

Serle Court is delighted to have once again achieved top-tier recognition in The Legal 500 Caribbean 2025: The English Bar Offshore, with...

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Judgment handed down in High Court Case East Riding of Yorkshire Council as Administrating Authority of the East Riding Pension Fund v KMG [2024] EWHC 2845 (Ch)

Section 221(1) of the Insolvency Act 1986 provides that “any unregistered company may be wound up under this Act”. ...

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NLJ Book review: Minority Shareholders: Law, Practice & Procedure (7th Edition)

Six Serle Court barristers, Daniel Lightman KC, Tim Collingwood KC, Giles Richardson KC, David Drake, Thomas Elias and Zahler Bryan,...

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Meet Serle Court’s New Business Development & Marketing Team!

This summer, Serle Court welcomed a brand-new Business Development and Marketing team, bringing together Zoe, Crystal, Sarah, and Elizabeth. This...

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Paul Adams admitted to the British Virgin Islands Bar

Serle Court is pleased to announce that Paul Adams has been called to the Bar of the British Virgin Islands. ...

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Court of Appeal hands down judgment in Daji v Mohammed [2024] EWCA 1247

Jonathan Fowles acted for the successful Respondents in Daji v Mohammed [2024] EWCA 1247, led by Mark Sefton KC of Falcon Chambers. ...

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A Standout Year in the Chambers UK Bar 2025 Guide

We are delighted to announce that Serle Court has been recognised for another outstanding year in the Chambers UK Bar 2025...

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Judgment handed down in High Court case Jaffé v Greybull Capital LLP [2024] EWHC 2534 (Comm)

Thomas Elias (instructed by Andrew Head, Bryan Shacklady and David Young of Forsters LLP and led by John Wardell KC...

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Serle Court Welcomes Tanya Vyas as Head of People and EDI

Serle Court is delighted to welcome Tanya Vyas as the new Head of People and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)....

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Court of Appeal hands down judgment in Viegas & Ors v Estate of Jose Luis Cutrale & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1122

Thomas Fletcher acted on behalf of the successful Defendants in these appeals concerning, among other things, principles of private international...

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Who’s Who Legal publishes its rankings for Commercial Mediation 2024.

Who's Who Legal has just published its rankings for Commercial Mediation 2024. Four of the Silks and Barristers it recommends ...

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A stellar year for Serle Court in The Legal 500 UK Bar 2025 guide

We are thrilled to announce another outstanding year of rankings and testimonials in The Legal 500 UK Bar 2025.  Serle Court...

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ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine - 60 Second Interview with James Weale

James Weale features in the latest edition of the ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce Magazine, Issue 18: ‘Future of...

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Serle Court welcomes three new tenants

Serle Court is pleased to announce that Claudia Barry, Richard Hine and Jon Turnbull have joined chambers as our...

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Professor Suzanne Rab writes for The European Advocate

In an article for The European Advocate, the journal of the Bar European Group, Professor Suzanne Rab writes, 'Artificial...

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

In American International Group UK Ltd and others v Qatar Insurance Co DIFCA 008/2024 (20 September 2024), the DIFC Court of Appeal has...

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Attorney General Appoints Jonathan Fowles as Junior Counsel to the Treasury in Charity Matters

On 4 September 2024, the Attorney General appointed Jonathan Fowles as Junior Counsel to the Treasury in Charity matters. In this role,...

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ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine - 60 Second Interview with Prof. Suzanne Rab

Professor Suzanne Rab features in the latest edition of the ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine Issue 14, in a "60 Seconds...

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Double Win at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024!

We’re elated to announce that Serle Court took home two awards last night at the Legal 500 Bar Awards,...

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Rupert Reed KC and Max Marenbon write for ThoughtLeaders4 Dispute Magazine Issue 14: ‘Attendance Orders against “officers”, how wide may the net be thrown?’

In the latest issue of ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine, Rupert Reed KC and Max Marenbon collaborate to write "Attendance Orders...

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Andrew Francis writes for New Law Journal: What lies beneath?

In an article for New Law Journal, Andrew Francis considers two ‘subterranean’ property cases, highlighting the importance...

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Supreme Court gives Judgment Confirming Jurisdiction to Grant Anti-Suit Injunction in Support of Foreign Seat Arbitration Clause

On 18 September 2024, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in UniCredit Bank GmbH v. RusChemAlliance LLC [2024] UKSC 30. The judgment...

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Announcement of Publication: DIFC Courts Practice -  Second Edition

The Second Edition of DIFC Courts Practice, edited by Rupert Reed KC and Tom Montagu-Smith KC (3VB)...

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Serle Court sponsors Essay Prize for Cambridge Law Review: Volume 10 | Submission Deadline, 15 December

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Cambridge Law Review to sponsor a monetary award for...

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ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE - 60 Second Interview with Max Marenbon

Max Marenbon features in the latest edition of the ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Magazine Issue 18 - Contentious Insolvency Edition 2024, in a ...

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Wilson Leung writes for ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Magazine Issue 18: ‘Insolvency proceedings vs parties’ agreement on forum’

In the latest issue of ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Magazine, Wilson Leung examines the Privy Council’s judgment...

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Upper Tribunal decides that commencing proceedings without first sending a letter before action is unreasonable conduct

The Upper Tribunal has allowed an appeal against the FTT’s refusal to make a rule 13 costs order on...

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Shortlisted: Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards 2024

Shortlisted: Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards 2024 We are thrilled to announce that both Serle Court and our barristers have...

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Serle Court welcomes leading commercial chancery barrister

Serle Court is delighted to welcome Lara Kuehl to Chambers. Lara was called to the Bar in 2012 and has a...

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New Appointments to the Attorney General’s Panels of Counsel

Serle Court is delighted to announce the latest appointments to the Attorney General’s Panels of Counsel. Wilson...

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File Draft Defence Early to Set aside Default Judgment, Says High Court

The High Court gave guidance on the procedure for setting aside default judgment last week in Gilbert & BG Projects...

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Landmark Victory in Mozambique “Tuna Bonds” Case

Landmark Victory in Mozambique "Tuna Bonds" Case The High Court has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of...

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