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Serle Court Online Resolution features in The Global Legal Post

Serle Court’s Online Resolution service, set up by John Machell QC, Jennifer Haywood, and James Mather has been...

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Legal 500 EMEA

Serle Court is delighted to see Rupert Reed QC and James Weale recognised in The Legal 500 (The Legal 500 (Legalease) Commercial...

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DIFC Courts Law and Practice Session 1

The first series of the DIFC Courts Law and Practice, presented by editors, Rupert Reed QC (Serle Court) and Tom...

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Andrew Bruce interviewed by Art Law & More

In the latest of the Art Law & More blog's series of interviews "A View from the Market...

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Insolvency—administration—personal costs liability of administrator—Insolvency Rules 2016, Rules 14.8 and 14.9

Zoe O’Sullivan QC provides a Restructuring & Insolvency analysis for Lexis PSL discussing Nimat Halal Food Ltd v...

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COVID-19: resolving legal disputes through virtual mediation

Professor Suzanne Rab discusses "COVID-19: resolving legal disputes through virtual mediation". In this article, considers some...

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IP and Competition Law Video Talks : Suzanne Rab and Stephanie Wickenden discuss unresolved questions at the intersection of IP and Competition Law

Part 1: A competition law perspective on the CJEU’s decision on Sky plc v SkyKick UK Ltd (C-371/18) The...

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COVID-19 & Virtual Mediation

In an article for New Law Journal, Professor Suzanne Rab discusses virtual mediation during COVID-19. Suzanne explains "While modern...

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Furlough and Administration: In the matter of Carluccio’s Limited [2020] EWHC 886 (Ch)

Gregor Hogan discusses “Furlough and Administration: In the matter of Carluccio’s Limited [2020] EWHC 886 (Ch)”. Gregor comments...

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Trouble with rights of light

In an article for New Law Journal, Andrew Francis discusses ‘Troubles with rights of light’. Andrew explains why...

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Time For Presumptive Virtual Mediation In The UK

In an article for Law360, Professor Suzanne Rab discusses 'Time For Presumptive Virtual Mediation In The UK'. Suzanne states "...

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Settlement from your Sofa

Beverly-Ann Rogers and Constance McDonnell QC discuss their positive experience with virtual mediation and the lasting benefit of the...

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Judgment in State Bank of India & Ors v Vijay Mallya [2020] EWHC 96 (Ch)

The judgment of Chief ICC Judge Briggs in State Bank of India & Ors v Vijay Mallya [2020] EWHC 96 (Ch) was...

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PODCAST: “State aid in challenging times: “What is next for subsidy regulation in the UK after Coronavirus and Brexit?”

With the global coronavirus pandemic increasingly taking its human and economic toll, states are adopting strenuous financial support and stimulus...

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Judgment in Shanghai Shipyard v Reignwood International Investment (Group) Company Ltd [2020] EWHC 803 (Comm)

Judgment in Shanghai Shipyard v Reignwood International Investment (Group) Company Ltd [2020] EWHC 803 (Comm) was handed down on Friday. Zoe O'...

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20th Edition of Lewin on Trusts has been published

The 20th edition of Lewin on Trusts, of which James Brightwell is a co-author, has published this week. The new...

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Michael Edenborough QC writes for Intellectual Property Magazine

Michael Edenborough QC writes for The Times and Intellectual Property Magazine discussing Germany’s Constitutional Court upholding the...

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Professor Suzanne Rab virtual Mediation courses

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact our lives, many professionals are working from home and finding gaps in their...

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Richard Wilson QC interviewed on BBC Radio London

Richard Wilson QC was interviewed this afternoon by Jo Good on BBC Radio London. Richard discussed will writing and...

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Professor Suzanne Rab comments on ‘The Coronavirus Bill: Everything you need to know’ for City A.M.

Professor Suzanne Rab comments on ‘The Coronavirus Bill: Everything you need to know’ for City A.M.’...

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John Machell QC, Jennifer Haywood and James Mather have devised “Serle Court Online Resolution”

Court services around the globe are seeking to adjust their processes to enable them to continue to function, but there...

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Michael Edenborough QC is quoted in The Global Legal Post

Michael Edenborough QC is quoted in The Global Legal Post in an article entitled ‘Is Europe’s...

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Andrew Francis features in EG Property Podcast ‘On the Case: Rights of Light in Beaumont v Florala’

Andrew Francis features in the latest EG Property Podcast ‘On the Case’. This episode discusses the High...

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Professor Suzanne Rab comments on ‘Coronavirus Poised To Test UK Courts’ Digital Skills’ for Law360

Professor Suzanne Rab has commented on 'Coronavirus Poised To Test UK Courts' Digital Skills' for Law360 over the weekend....

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Michael Edenborough QC comments on Dieses Gericht ist nicht mehr: Germans deal final blow to patent court in The Law Society Gazette

Michael Edenborough QC comments on 'Dieses Gericht ist nicht mehr: Germans deal final blow to patent court' for The...

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WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT COVID-19?

In these very challenging times, Serle Court is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of all its barristers,...

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Jennifer Haywood discusses Social Distancing & Isolation: A role for ADR

The current need for social distancing and isolation presents a real challenge to dispute resolution.  At the same time,...

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Justin Higgo QC & Timothy Collingwood QC

A fantastic start to the week for Serle Court. We would like to offer our congratulations to Justin Higgo QC...

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‘Time to redefine diversity at the Bar?’ by Stephanie Wickenden for New Law Journal

’Time to redefine diversity at the Bar?’ An article written by Stephanie Wickenden for New Law Journal, raises...

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Jennifer Haywood appointed to join the Pool of Arbitrators at the CAfA

Congratulations to Jennifer Haywood on her appointment to join the Pool of Arbitrators at the Court of Arbitration for Art ...

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Richard Wilson QC appears in the Court of Appeal case of Dawson-Damer v Taylor Wessing [2020] EWCA Civ 352

Yesterday, the Court of Appeal handed down the judgment in the case of Dawson-Damer v Taylor Wessing [2020] EWCA Civ 352....

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Professor Suzanne Rab - BBC Interview - Brits could be forced to take time off work due to coronavirus

Professor Suzanne Rab was interviewed this morning on BBC Worklife to discuss the impact that the Coronavirus has on ...

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Professor Suzanne Rab - BBC Interview - Coronavirus

Professor Suzanne Rab was interviewed yesterday on BBC World Business Report programme to discuss the impact of working from home...

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Amy Proferes comments on the recent judgment in Kingsley v Kingsley [2020] EWCA Civ 297 (Ch)

Our member Amy Proferes comments on the Court of Appeal case in Kinglsey v Kingsley [2020] EWCA Civ 297 (Ch) which was...

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Zoe O’Sullivan QC discusses ‘Diversity of arbitrator appointments: are the parties doing enough?’ for CDR Magazine

'Diversity of arbitrator appointments: are the parties doing enough?' an article by Zoe O'Sullivan QC for CDR Magazine, discusses...

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Professor Suzanne Rab - BBC Interview - Tech companies accused of not paying their fair share of tax

Professor Suzanne Rab was interviewed this morning on BBC Worklife regarding how tech giants may not have paid their...

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Chambers Global Guide 2020

Serle Court is delighted to announce that chambers has been ranked as a set in 4 practice areas of the...

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The Lawyer Top 20 Cases Public Institution for Social Security of Kuwait v Man Group PLC plus 37 other defendants

Serle Court is delighted to appear twice in The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases of 2020. Public Institution for Social Security...

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Judgment in Filatona Trading Ltd and Ors v Navigator Equities Ltd and Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 109

Judgment was handed down today by the Court of Appeal in Filatona Trading Ltd and Ors v and Navigator Equities...

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Professor Suzanne Rab on High Scrutiny of Hi-tech Data Practices for Legal Week

In an article for LegalWeek "High Scrutiny of Hi-tech Data Practices", Professor Suzanne Rab discusses the European...

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Adrian de Froment registered as an Advocate before the DIFC Courts

Serle Court is delighted to announce that Adrian de Froment has been registered as an Advocate before the DIFC Courts. ...

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Michael Edenborough QC features in Intellectual Property Magazine

In an article for Intellectual Property Magazine, Michael Edenborough QC comments on the IP issues from sales of counterfeit...

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Jamie Randall discusses the recent judgment in Shanda Games Ltd v Maso Capital Investments Ltd & Ors [2020] UKPC 2

Under Part XVI of Cayman Island Companies Law, the merger of two companies can be effected by a special resolution...

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Restrictive Covenants and Freehold Land, Fifth Edition

The Fifth Edition of Restrictive Covenants and Freehold Land is now available to purchase on LexisNexis....

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Michael Edenborough QC comments on the Sussex Royal brand for The Independent

Michael Edenborough QC comments for The Independent on whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be able to use the...

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Conor Quigley QC comments in The Times

Following recent developments in the potential collapse of Britain's biggest regional airline, Flybe, Conor Quigley QC comments on...

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Legal Cheek Awards 2020

We are delighted to announce that Serle Court has been shortlisted for best chambers for quality of work and best...

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John Machell QC admitted to the BVI Bar

Serle Court is delighted to announce that John Machell QC has been admitted to practise as ...

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Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2020 Rankings

Serle Court members featured in 11 practice areas in the latest edition of Who’s Who Legal. Including thirteen members...

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Two new Silks for Serle Court Chambers

Serle Court is delighted to announce that, following the results of the 2019 Queen's Counsel competition, Justin Higgo and Timothy...

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Lance Ashworth QC - BBC Radio London - Flybe ‘on the brink of collapse’

Lance Ashworth QC will be interviewed by BBC Radio London at 5:00 pm this afternoon discussing the recent developments in...

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Professor Suzanne Rab - BBC Interview - Max Schrem’s 7 year legal battle with Facebook reaches Europe’s top court

Professor Suzanne Rab was interviewed on Thursday, 19th December on BBC Worklife regarding Austrian law student, Max Schrem's 7 year...

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Practical Law, Legal Systems in the UK (England & Wales)

Professor Suzanne Rab has written a Q&A guide to the legal system in the UK for Thomson Reuters...

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Members of Serle Court feature in Chambers and Partners Global Insolvency Guide 2019

Lance Ashworth QC, Matthew Morrison, Sophia Hurst and Eleni Dinenis featured in the recently launched Chambers and Partners Global Practice...

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