The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Serle Court is delighted to announce that Rupert Reed QC and James Weale have been recognised in the Legal 500 Middle East: The English Bar, which deals with both litigation and arbitration in the Middle East.

Rupert Reed QC is described as “extremely calm under pressure, personable and has strong analytical and drafting skills. His oral advocacy skills are also strong and he is able to think on his feet and he has in-depth knowledge of English and DIFC law and DIFC Court procedural issues.

James Weale “demonstrates strong work ethic and is solutions orientated. He manages to focus on the relevant issues and address them in a simple manner in the arbitration papers.

Both Rupert and James, alongside other members of Serle Court and members of XXIV Old Buildings were involved last year in the first edition of the DIFC Courts Law and Practice.

Please click here to see the full ranking list.

Related Barristers


Rupert Reed KC

Call: 1996
Silk: 2014

James Weale KC

Call: 2007
Silk: 2026

Search




Subscribe for updates

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

Shortlist Builder

Select the expertise that you would like to download or add to the shortlist

Download    Add to shortlist   
Shortlist
Title Type CV Email

Remove All

Download


Click here to share this shortlist.
(It will expire after 30 days.)