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 an impressive 35 individual recommendations across three practice areas. Our chambers received set rankings in Trusts & Private Wealth (Tier 1) and Commercial Disputes (Tier 2), reflecting our strengths across key practice areas. This year, 25 of our members are ranked, including 12 King’s Counsel: Elizabeth Jones KC, Paul Chaisty KC, Philip Jones KC, John Machell KC, Jonathan Adkin KC, Richard Wilson KC, Dakis Hagen KC, Prof. Jonathan Harris KC (Hon.), Constance McDonnell KC, Timothy Collingwood KC, and Giles Richardson KC. Our ranked Juniors include Nicholas Harrison, Ruth Jordan, Matthew Morrison, James Weale, Sophie Holcombe, Thomas Fletcher, Adil Mohamedbhai, Emma Hargreaves, Zahler Bryan, Oliver Jones, Charlotte Beynon, Sparsh Garg, and Stephanie Thompson.

A special mention goes to Stephanie Thompson, who continues to be recognised as a Rising Star, with referees praising her as "an excellent barrister, very efficient and always helpful." Congratulations also to Paul Chaisty KC and Oliver Jones for their new rankings this year. Referees highlighted Paul’s rigorous approach, noting that “Paul approaches matters in a deeply methodical way, balancing measured consideration with forceful arguments. He commands the attention of the court.” Oliver was commended as a “go-to junior in contentious trusts work,” appreciated for his skill in “getting to the nub of issues very quickly” and offering “measured but astute advice, while exercising judgement beyond his call.”

In addition to her ranking in 'Trusts and Private Wealth' and 'Commerical Disputes', Ruth Jordan was further recognised for 'Other Expertise', with referees stating that “Ruth takes a commercial approach and is easy to work with. She is straightforward, clear, and concise in her advice, and she is always very punctual in her delivery.”

Our clients have highlighted Serle Court as "a superb set" with "a range of commercial and chancery expertise that is absolutely top tier." The clerks also received high praise, with one referee commenting, "The clerks here are what other chambers should aspire to. Well led by Nicholas Hockney, they are responsive, commercial, and really helpful." Also recognising Dan Wheeler, Arron Snipe, Colin Bunyan, Charlie Payne, Georgina Affor, and Jim Costa for their exceptional client service.

We are immensely proud of our members, clerks, and staff for their hard work and dedication, which have collectively contributed to this exceptional recognition. We are incredibly grateful to our referees for their invaluable feedback and to The Legal 500 for their meticulous research.

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