Publications


"impressive silks and juniors are praised for their strength in depth"
Chambers UK
Serle Court “offers a variety of skill sets that others can’t provide, and houses some of the biggest names at the Bar”
Chambers UK

Find a Publication


FCA Responsibility to Accountability under the SM&CR
Authors: Financial Director Professor Suzanne Rab

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is undertaking more investigations under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime, says Professor Suzanne Rab, a barrister at Serle Court Chambers.

Please click here to view the full article.


Easy Rent a Car Ltd v Easygroup Ltd
Authors: Intellectual Property Magazine Adrian de Froment

Adrian de Froment discusses the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal in Easy Rent a Car Ltd v Easygroup Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 477. Adrian explains that following this judgment it may be easier for litigants in IP disputes with a cross-border element to leave the English court with no option but to decline jurisdiction. 

Stephanie Wickenden of Serle Court (instructed by Shoosmiths) acted for the Respondent. 

If you have a subscription to Intellectual Property Magazine, you can view the full article here.


Seeing non-contentious probate fee reforms in context
Authors: Solicitors Journal

In an article for Solicitors Journal, titled "Seeing Non-Contentious Probate Fee Reforms in Context", Kathryn Purkis argues that opposition to the government's proposed changes to probate fees is misplaced, believing the proposal should have a Robin Hood effect in practice. 


Kaye takes up post as new Chancery Master
Authors: CDR Hugh Norbury KC

Hugh Norbury QC comments on 'Kaye taking up post as new Chancery Master' 


Caring and sharing
Authors: STEP Journal

Eleni Dinenis comments on the meaning of ‘maintained’ under s.1(3) of the England and Wales Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 .


New rules to stop ‘predators’ from tricking vulnerable into marriage delayed by Brexit
Authors: The Daily Telegraph Constance McDonnell KC

Constance McDonnell QC was quoted in The Daily Telegraph regarding delay in marriage and wills rules.


What to consider when looking at assisted suicide
Authors: FT Advisor Richard Wilson KC

Richard Wilson QC describes the main points of the Ninian assisted suicide case and why Mr Ninian's widow claimed relief from the forfeiture rule in his will along with a list the importance of legal advice. 

To view the full article, please click here


‘I don’t want my child to have a penny!’
Authors: New Law Journal Constance McDonnell KC

In an article for the New Law Journal Constance McDonnell QC explains how at testamentary freedom fits into recent decisions in 1975 Act claims? 

If you have a subscription to New Law Journal, you can view the full article here.


‘No, the Norway option won’t turn Britain into a vassal state’
Authors: CityAM Dakis Hagen KC

Dakis Hagen QC writes an article for CityAM

Please click here to view the article


Margaret Thatcher library money is spent before a brick is laid
Authors: The Times Jonathan Fowles

Jonathan Fowles comments in The Times 'Margaret Thatcher library money is spent before a brick is laid'

Please click here to view the article. 


Defaulting Trustees: A Broad Brush Approach to Interest?
Authors: Knect365 Gregor Hogan

Please click here to view the article.


Directors on the Brink
View PDF Authors: ChBA Isle of Man Conference Matthew Morrison


Freezing Orders: A Return to Orthodoxy?
View PDF Authors: Gregor Hogan

FM Capital Partners v Marino and others [2018] EWHC 2889 (Comm)


Running on In
View PDF Authors: Competition Law Insight Professor Suzanne Rab

Examining cars and cartels


PSR Market Review: Card Services
View PDF Authors: Professor Suzanne Rab

Suzanne Rab evaluates the Payment Systems Regulator's (PSR) proposal to conduct a market review into card-acquiring services.


Each spouse should know the financial implications of marriage
View PDF Authors: Law Society Gazette Constance McDonnell KC


Tribunal has jurisdiction to modify restrictive covenant (Lamble v Buttaci and another) LexisNexis
View PDF Authors: This article was first published in Lexis®PSL Property (12 June 2018) Andrew Bruce

Andrew Bruce, senior junior barrister at Serle Court Chambers, discusses the Upper Tribunal’s (UT) decision in Lamble v Buttaci, which concerns the jurisdiction of the UT to alter a qualified restrictive covenant relating to consent in the event that there wasn’t a determination to the unreasonableness of the refusal of consent. 


Cross-Border Copyright Licensing, Law and Practice
View PDF Authors: Elgar Intellectual Property Law and Practice series Professor Suzanne Rab, Brigitte Lindner

Edited by Carlo Scollo Lavizzari and René Viljoen, Lenz & Caemmerer, Basel, Switzerland

Contributors: A. Apostolidis, H. Blignaut, L. Chung Nian, K. Golish, P.G. Granados, E. Hochstadt, B. Kalra, B. Lindner, R. Lukyanov, T. Misra, J.B. Nordemann, T. Pattloch, S. Rab, A. Risely, D. Solorio Nocetti, W.S. Strong, K. Sysoeva, K. Tsuru 

Copyright Licensing can no longer be considered purely from the perspective of the licensor’s home territory. This practical and wide-ranging reference work provides comprehensive coverage of the law and practice of cross-border licensing in a number of major territories, including China, the EU, India, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, and the USA. The book, written by expert authors with insight from practice and from their home jurisdictions, focuses on both copyright licensing and competition law and, specifically, the inter-relation between these legal fields.  The book is uniquely structured to provide both thematic coverage and detailed analysis of each territory’s applicable laws and regulations, highlighting and addressing the legal issues that are most critical in and relevant to licensing practice.

Cross-Border Copyright Licensing is an essential starting point for anyone considering or advising on the implementation or enforcement of a copyright licensing program, in either developed and emerging markets.