Asia

“Serle Court retains its status among the market-leading offshore sets, with extensive expertise across international trusts, probate and commercial work.”

Legal 500 2025

Serle Court has significant experience in cross-border disputes involving Asia, notably Hong Kong and Singapore, and the wider Asia-Pacific region – particularly where English law intersects with offshore and international issues.

Our barristers act in high-stakes disputes relating to Asian parties and assets, bringing a strategic, commercially focused approach to complex multi-jurisdictional litigation. Our work frequently covers company law, trusts and equitable remedies.

We are regularly instructed in disputes with a strong Asia connection, including matters involving Hong Kong and Singapore listed companies. Clients value our ability to combine English commercial chancery expertise with a strong understanding of the fast-evolving Asian markets.

Our barristers advise on jurisdiction strategy, parallel proceedings and enforcement, particularly where disputes span England, offshore jurisdictions such as the BVI and Cayman Islands, and courts across Asia.

Several of our members also appear in international arbitration and appellate courts, including in matters connected to leading institutions such as the HKIAC and SIAC.

Our team includes barristers who have qualified, practised and lived in Asia and are fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin.

Asia Barristers

Elizabeth Jones KC

Call: 1984
Silk: 2000

Paul Chaisty KC

Call: 1982
Silk: 2001

Lance Ashworth KC

Call: 1987
Silk: 2006

Hugh Norbury KC

Call: 1995
Silk: 2012

Zoe O’Sullivan KC

Call: 1993
Silk: 2015

Professor Jonathan Harris KC (Hon)

Call: 2006
Silk: 2016

Dakis Hagen KC

Call: 2002
Silk: 2017

James Weale KC

Call: 2007
Silk: 2026

Sophie Holcombe

Call: 2009

Wilson Leung

Call: 2008 (Hong Kong, non-practising) 2022 (England & Wales)

Related Expertise

Caribbean & Bermuda

Serle Court is widely recognised as a leading offshore set for the Caribbean and Bermuda, reflecting the scale and significance of our work in the region.

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Crown Dependencies & Gibraltar

Serle Court has a well-established practice across the Crown Dependencies and Gibraltar. Our barristers are regularly instructed in high-value disputes connected to Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar, including complex multi-jurisdictional litigation arising from offshore financial and corporate structures.

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Middle East

Serle Court is widely regarded as a stand-out set in the Middle East, consistently achieving top-tier rankings and industry recognition.

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Testimonials

One of the leading chambers for international trust matters, especially high-value and complex trusts.

Legal 500 2025

Recent Cases


China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East) (L.L.C.) v Zaya Living Real Estate Development L.L.C & Others [2023] DIFC ENF 316

China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East) (L.L.C.) v Zaya Living Real Estate Development L.L.C & Others [2023] DIFC ENF 316

Rupert Reed KC and Max Marenbon secured permission to appeal in a significant DIFC case that will consider who can be required to answer questions about a corporate judgment debtor’s assets.

Entertainment One UK Ltd v Cong Ty Tnhh Tu Cong Nghe Va Dich Vu Sconnect Vietnam

Entertainment One UK Ltd v Cong Ty Tnhh Tu Cong Nghe Va Dich Vu Sconnect Vietnam

Michael Edenborough KC and John Eldridge of Serle Court, secured clear guidance on procedure on behalf of their client

Latest


STEP Asia Conference 2025

Richard Wilson KC will be speaking at the STEP Asia Conference 2025, which is taking place at […]

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 […]

China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East) (L.L.C.) v Zaya Living Real Estate Development L.L.C & Others [2023] DIFC ENF 316

China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East) (L.L.C.) v Zaya Living Real Estate Development L.L.C & Others [2023] DIFC ENF 316

Rupert Reed KC and Max Marenbon secured permission to appeal in a significant DIFC case that will consider who can be required to answer questions about a corporate judgment debtor’s assets.

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LEADING SET:
UK Bar 2026

WINNER:
MENA Awards 2026 - English Bar in the Middle East: Commercial Set of the Year

WINNER:
Best Chambers for Work / Life Balance 2026

SHORTLISTED:
UK Bar Awards 2025 - Chancery Set of the Year

SHORTLISTED:
Bar Awards 2025 - Chancery Set of the Year

SHORTLISTED:
Chambers of the Year Award 2025

WINNER:
Bar Awards 2024 - Chancery Set of the Year

WINNER:
Middle East Awards 2024 - Middle East-Wide Dispute Resolution: Leading UK Barristers' Set

SHORTLISTED:
Bar Awards 2024 - Intellectual Property Set of the Year

SHORTLISTED:
Bar Awards 2024 - Commercial Litigation Set of the Year

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