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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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Dakis Hagen KC and Stephanie Thompson write for Asian Dispute Review

Dakis Hagen KC and Stephanie Thompson write for Asian Dispute Review In the latest issue of Asian Dispute Review, the...

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New appeal may force judgment debtors’ controllers to talk 

New appeal may force judgment debtors’ controllers to talk   Permission to appeal was granted in China State...

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Chambers and Partners Launch High Net Worth Guide 2024

We are delighted to announce that Serle Court has once again been recognised as a market leader in the Chambers...

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Three Serle Court barristers recognised as part of the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List

Three Serle Court barristers recognised as part of the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List We are proud to announce that...

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Who’s Who Legal publishes its rankings for Asset Recovery – England for 2024.

Who's Who Legal has just published its rankings for Asset Recovery – England for 2024. Ten of the Silks and...

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Stephanie Thompson wins ‘Star Junior’ at Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Stephanie Thompson was named 'Star Junior' at the 2024 Chambers High Net Worth Awards!...

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Shortlisted: Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2024

We are thrilled to announce that both Serle Court and our Barristers have been shortlisted for ten awards at the...

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The Singapore Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment in the long running trust dispute Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse Trust Ltd [2024] SGCA(I) 5.

The Singapore Court of Appeal has handed down its Judgment in the long running trust dispute between the former prime...

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Judgment handed down in High Court case Re Palmer [2024] EWHC 1722 (Ch)

Judgment handed down in High Court case Re Palmer [2024] EWHC 1722 (Ch). In a test case arising from the Post...

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Serle Court grows Middle East team with new DIFC registration

Serle Court has increased its Middle East practice team with the recent addition of Max Marenbon.  Since becoming...

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ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes - 60 Second Interview with Lance Ashworth KC

Lance Ashworth KC features in the latest edition of the ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine Issue 13 ‘International Insights; Q2’s...

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Max Marenbon writes for LexisNexis

Max Marenbon writes for LexisNexis | Glenea v Friel decision: pilfering manager’s trustee liability explained  In an...

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Leading commercial chancery barrister joins Serle Court

Serle Court is pleased to announce that leading commercial chancery Giselle McGowan has joined Chambers. Giselle’s practice covers...

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Judgment handed down in High Court case Kulkarni v Gwent Holdings Ltd & Anor [2024] EWHC 1357

Justin Higgo KC and Tom Braithwaite appeared for the successful First Defendant, Gwent Holdings Ltd, in Kulkarni v Gwent...

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Daniel Lightman KC writes for New Law Journal: Non-members and s 994 petitions: a novel approach.

“You are a shareholder in a company but are then removed from the register of members. Can you...

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Leading commercial and civil fraud barrister joins Serle Court

Leading commercial and civil fraud barrister joins Serle Court Serle Court is pleased to announce that leading commercial and civil...

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Court of Appeal upholds sentence in major committal application relating to complex and long-running fraud case

The Court of Appeal has upheld a 12-month imprisonment sentence for serious breaches of asset disclosure obligations in a complex...

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High Court ruling approved in Glenea Contracts Limited v Phillip Friel [2024] EWHC 1243 (Ch)

High Court ruling: Manager overpaying himself from company account deemed a true trustee Businesses that fall victim to employee fraud...

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Andrew Francis writes for New Law Journal: BEWARE THE BOILERPLATES!

In an article for New Law Journal,  Andrew Francis covers the recent judgement in Mackenzie v...

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Chambers HNW Awards 2024

We are pleased to congratulate two Serle Court Juniors, Gregor Hogan and Stephanie Thompson, who have both been shortlisted as...

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Court of Appeal gives guidance in which a group of claimants can together issue one claim form

Morris and others v Williams & Co Solicitors (a firm) [2024] EWCA Civ 376 The Court of Appeal has given guidance on...

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Supreme Court Rules on Jurisdiction to Grant Anti-Suit Injunction in Support of Foreign-Seat Arbitration Clause

The Supreme Court has today (23rd April 2024) given its decision in UniCredit Bank GmbH v RusChemAlliance LLC ...

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Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd and Others v Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited [2024] CA (Bda) 7 Civ

Jonathan Adkin KC and Adil Mohamedbhai continue to act for the dissenters in Re Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited, a...

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