Serle Court x DIFC Academy | DIFC Laws & Courts Procedures

We are excited to announce that Serle Court has partnered with DIFC Academy to deliver a number of lectures covering DIFC Courts Procedure. This course will serve as part of the DIFC Laws Certificate Programme. 

The DIFC Laws & Courts Procedures course is a series of lectures presented by Experts and Specialists from the DIFC Academy School of Law, comprising senior partners from leading global legal firms, including Rupert Reed KC, Zoe O'Sullivan KC, Gregor Hogan and Max Marenbon. This series aims to provide education and training on the DIFC Laws and DIFC Courts Procedures to civil law lawyers, DIFC Courts practitioners, Emirati advocates, In-house counsels and other professionals whose work involve exposure to common law systems and jurisdictions. 

The DIFC Laws & Courts Procedures course will run from 6 May, 05:00 PM to 14 July, 07:00 PM. The course will be delivered as a blend of hybrid and in-person. 

A detailed schedule of the sessions members will be delivering is included below: 

Tuesday, 27 May  | 5:00 – 6.30 PM | Via Teams: Preparations for Trial, Gregor Hogan

Wednesday, 28 May | 5:00 – 6.30 PM  | Via Teams: Costs, Zoe O’Sullivan KC

Tuesday, 10 June | 5:00 – 6.30 PM | Via Teams: Appeals, Rupert Reed KC and Gregor Hogan

Wednesday, 11 June | 5:00 – 6.30 PM | Via Teams: Enforcement, Zoe O’Sullivan KC and Max Marenbon

For more information about the course and to register your place, click here.

Serle Court has recently been recognised as a leading set in the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East, and Africa 2025. Renowned for our extensive expertise in offshore trust matters and our comprehensive knowledge of various jurisdictions, we are described as "a ‘powerhouse when it comes to DIFC court litigation.’ We were also shortlisted for the 'Middle East-Wide Dispute Resolution: Leading UK Barristers’ Set' award at the Chambers and Partners Middle East Awards 2025. The awards recognise the pre-eminence of law firms and chambers in key regional jurisdictions. Read more about our practice in the UAE & DIFC here.