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Serle Court
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London Bar > Fraud: civil Tier 1

Second to none for civil fraud‘, Serle Court is noted for its ‘superb silks and even better juniors‘. The set’s top-notch reputation for offshore and Chancery matters feeds into its market-leading commercial fraud practice. Members have been involved in several of the largest cases to hit the courts, including Public Institution for Social Security v Al Rajaan & Ors, a US$800m fraud claim involving bribery allegations linked to the banking and investments of the state pension fund of Kuwait, with Hugh Norbury KC co-leading for the claimant and Jonathan Adkin KC, Philip Marshall KC, Simon Hattan and Charlotte Beynon among those acting for defendants. Senior juniors are often top choices for silks outside of chambers, as demonstrated by James Weale‘s role on the claimant team in the long-running oligarch dispute Chernukhin v Deripaska, including a two-day Court of Appeal hearing in 2021.

Rising stars

Charlotte Beynon  - Serle Court 'Charlotte is an outstanding junior. She is incredibly intelligent and has a knack for identifying what really matters. Charlotte is engaging and personable. Solicitors and clients love working with her. She has a bright future ahead.'
Ranked: Tier 1

Leading Silks

Elizabeth Jones KCSerle CourtSuccess in big-ticket complex litigation depends on having a barrister who is able to master detail, who has good strategic nose, inspires confidence, builds a team and follows through. Liz is all of these. A powerful advocate and down to earth. She is quite simply outstanding – the best at English Bar at the moment.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Philip Marshall KCSerle Court ‘A robust advocate with excellent cross examination skills which is very effective in presenting the case and attacking the opponent and exposing their weaknesses.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Jonathan Adkin KCSerle Court ‘A true star and one of the very top go to Silks for fraud related litigation. Tremendously able as an advocate with a compelling corporate-ness and an absolute delight to work with.'
Ranked: Tier 1
Philip Jones KCSerle CourtPhilip is personable and direct; his client manner is excellent. He is able to distil complex law into a form easily digested. Incredibly articulate in presenting oral argument and cross examination.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Hugh Norbury KCSerle Court ‘A go to choice for civil fraud cases. Great judgement. Delightful to work with. Polished and very effective advocate. Never shies away from the difficult calls.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Daniel Lightman KCSerle Court ‘He really thinks outside the box. He finds solutions when no one else can. Also a really tenacious advocate.'
Ranked: Tier 3
Dakis Hagen KCSerle Court ‘Dakis is the consummate advocate. He is excellent with clients and really puts them at ease.'
Ranked: Tier 4
Justin Higgo KCSerle Court ‘A truly outstanding advocate and a wonderful addition to the front bench. Justin is driven, hugely able and effective at addressing head on almost any contentious challenging issue that is thrown at him. Great team player and a pleasure to know and work with.’
Ranked: Tier 4
Lance Ashworth KCSerle CourtAn excellent barrister.'
Ranked: Tier 4

Leading Juniors

Nicholas HarrisonSerle Court ‘Outstandingly capable with an immensely wide skillset and a pleasure to know.'
Ranked: Tier 1
Simon HattanSerle CourtThorough, determined and very easy to work with. A real go to for all things civil fraud.'
Ranked: Tier 1
David DrakeSerle Court ‘Outstanding ability and one of the smartest people around. David is able to identify arguments and points of principle that mere mortals find impossible to do. A true pleasure to know and work with.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Matthew MorrisonSerle Court ‘A first class legal brain and a tremendous team player.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Paul AdamsSerle Court ‘He is extraordinarily bright, yet never anything other than easy and straightforward to deal with. His advocacy is lucid and persuasive, but never overly aggressive - this tends to go down very well with judges.'
Ranked: Tier 3
Dan McCourt FritzSerle CourtDan is extremely bright and has an extremely promising future ahead. His advocacy is persuasive and skilfull beyond his years.'
Ranked: Tier 3
Adil MohamedbhaiSerle CourtAdil is brilliant. His attention to detail is superb and he is calm and strategic even under great pressure.'
Ranked: Tier 3
Oliver JonesSerle Court ‘Ollie is a star - he is able to absorb complex concepts and fact patterns extremely quickly and produce written work of the highest order, often with an extremely tight turnaround time. As an advocate he is calm, thorough and highly persuasive. Definitely one to watch.'
Ranked: Tier 4
James Weale  - Serle Court 'James is fast, responsive and intelligent. He always gives good practical advice. He is able to think outside the box and come up with inventive solutions for complex procedural and legal issues.'
Ranked: Tier 4
James MatherSerle CourtVery collaborative and always across the detail - a delight to work with.'
Ranked: Tier 4

Testimonials

Set

‘Serle Court is still second to none for civil fraud.  They have great experience and insight.’

 ‘Serle Court are an absolutely first rate set.  The quality of the barristers I have worked with there has been uniformly high and their breadth of expertise within the area is impressive.  I would highly recommend them to anyone.’

 ‘Go to set for civil fraud. Great depth of experience. They don’t overtrade.’

 ‘Serle Court remains the leader in its field – superb silks but even better juniors.’

 ‘From Elizabeth Jones (a superb choice as the new head of chambers) to the newest pupil, Serle Court are a delight to work with.  Virtually everyone I have instructed at the set has been at the top of their game, as well as being easy to work with. Whenever a first choice is not available, there is always an equally good substitution (and often we work again with people we are introduced to this way).’

 Clerking

 ‘Head clerk Steve Whitaker is excellent.  He is responsive, organised, able to identify the right barrister and provide alternative options if they are not available, and also puts together good teams of barristers when more than one is needed.’

Work highlights

    London Bar > Private client: trusts and probate Tier 1

    Serle Court is ‘first rate set’ with a large number of ‘high-calibre advocates’, with a significant number of members of chambers, including Jonathan Adkin KC, involved in the Wang v Grand View saga in Bermuda. Other key contacts include rising stars Charlotte Beynon and Gregor Hogan. Elizabeth Jones KC is active in the “X Trusts” litigation in Bermuda, while John Machell KC ‘s recent work has included the Privy Council case Investec v Glenalla Properties, a matter from Guernsey stemming from the long-running Tchenguiz Discretionary Trust litigation. James Brightwell was appointed as a Chancery Master in January 2023.

    Rising stars

    Gregor Hogan Serle Court ‘Gregor is excellent at cutting through complex matters to identify the key issues, and has an incredible memory for, and attention to, detail. He explains matters to lay-clients in a concise and understandable manner.’
    Ranked: Tier 1
    Charlotte Beynon Serle Court ‘Charlotte is brilliant. She is a superstar in the making.’
    Ranked: Tier 1

    Leading Silks

    Philip Jones KCSerle Court ‘Philip's advice is always clear, realistic and authoritative. His advocacy is compelling, and judges trust him.’
    Ranked: Tier 1
    Jonathan Adkin KCSerle Court ‘Jonathan has powerful analytical skills and can unpick any problem. He thinks creatively, and his advice is always practical and realistic. He is an excellent tactician and is ruthless at jettisoning bad points and honing in on the winning points – a hallmark of first-class silk. ’
    Ranked: Tier 1
    Ranked: Tier 1
    Elizabeth Jones KCSerle Court ‘Elizabeth takes responsibility and shows good judgement. She is simply outstanding and probably leading silk at the English Bar.’
    Ranked: Tier 2
    John Machell KCSerle Court ‘John is very well organised and strategic, excellent advocate with a very clear manner.’
    Ranked: Tier 2
    Dakis Hagen KCSerle Court 'Dakis is an intellectual powerhouse. His written advocacy is compelling, and his knowledge of trust law is second to none. He is a reassuring presence.'
    Ranked: Tier 2
    Constance McDonnell KC  – Serle Court ‘Constance is at the top of her game – a leader in this field. She is an incredible advocate, clear and concise in court and fights hard for the client.’
    Ranked: Tier 2
    David Blayney KCSerle Court 'David is an outstanding practitioner who is technically quite brilliant.'
    Ranked: Tier 3
    Prof Jonathan Harris KCSerle Court ‘Jonathan is a go-to expert in all aspects of private international law. His knowledge, derived from practical experience and the editorship of Dicey, is unrivalled. He is outstandingly clever but good at explaining complex material and is good at applying it in practice. He inspires confidence. He is quick and dependable.’
    Ranked: Tier 3
    Timothy Collingwood KCSerle Court ‘Timothy is technically excellent, always available, very practical in approach and is willing to roll his sleeves up and get stuck in as part of a team.’
    Ranked: Tier 3

    2022 Silks

    Giles Richardson KCSerle Court 'Giles is simply superb who works exceptionally hard. He is collaborative and helpful team member.' 

    Leading Juniors

    William HendersonSerle Court ‘William is recognised for his outstanding judgement and top-drawer advice. He is a good advocate and good team player.’
    Ranked: Tier 1
    James WealeSerle Court 'James has excellent technical knowledge while always remaining commercial in his approach. He is an exceptional tactician and is unflappable.'
    Ranked: Tier 1
    Ranked: Tier 3
    Oliver JonesSerle Court ‘Oliver is able to establish a quick and easy rapport with the clients. His advice and drafting balances both the detail, and complexities of the issues, whilst delivering a clear and digestible output. He adopts a very commercial approach and is able to quickly identify the client's objectives and focus on delivery of the same.’
    Ranked: Tier 4
    Stephanie Thompson Serle Court ‘Stephanie is extremely knowledgeable and has a forensic approach to her work. She is highly diligent and responsive.’
    Ranked: Tier 4
    Zahler Bryan Serle Court ‘Zahler is fantastic at keeping on top of the legal issues on complex, evolving cases and always keeps one eye on strategy.’
    Ranked: Tier 4
    Ranked: Tier 4
    Emma HargreavesSerle Court 'Emma has an impressive attention to detail and seems to work all the time. She is able to research the most complex points in minute detail and form a holistic view incredibly quickly. She is also able to hold her own in the courtroom, even against significantly more senior opponents.'
    Ranked: Tier 4
    Adil MohamedbhaiSerle Court ‘Adil is an outstandingly able, cerebral lawyer and has first-rate powers of analysis. He is extremely diligent and well-organised and always meets his deadlines.’
    Ranked: Tier 4

    Testimonials

    Set

    ‘Serle Court is a go-to sets for a full range of trust and probate work for domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters.’

    ‘Serle Court is an outstanding all round set, particularly in relation to chancery work.’

    ‘Serle Court is the best chancery set in London. The experience from their most junior barrister to the senior silks is consistently excellent.’

    ‘Serle Court is a go-to set for international trust disputes. The quality of the barristers at all levels is excellent, and they are without exception accessible and knowledgeable.’

    ‘Serle Court is one of a go-to chambers for contentious trust and estate matters – they have a useful depth of expertise at different levels of call.’

    ‘Serle Court offers a range of the very best trust and estates counsel.’

    Clerking

    Dispute resolution > Mediators Tier 1

    Beverly-Ann Rogers – Serle Court  Beverly-Ann Rogers of Serle Court 'has a clear understanding of the issues and is quick to grapple with them; she is also calm, non-patronising, efficient, commercial, personable and commanding'. Rogers' main areas of practice reflect her expertise as a Chancery barrister, notably trust and estates, property, partnership, company law and professional negligence; and she is additionally sought out to mediate commercial and employment disputes. Recent matters include commercial law cases, disputed wills, Inheritance Act issues, proprietary estoppel claims in relation to stately homes, and an employment dispute between a teacher and a school.Elizabeth Jones KC – Serle Court  Serle Court's Elizabeth Jones KC 'has an excellent grasp of facts and is a very respectful mediator'. Mediating since 1999, Jones' experience includes a wide range of claims that often involve multiple participants.

    London Bar > Partnership Tier 1

    Outstanding from top to bottom‘, Serle Court remains constantly involved in the full spectrum of leading cases in partnership law. Philip Jones KC was lead counsel in several high profile cases at the High Court, while fellow leading silk John Machell KC has had a number of cases borne from the #metoo movement, as well as Grupo Mexico v Pearse Trust International Limited, which had an appeal to the Supreme Court withdrawn in 2021. Jennifer Haywood was again regularly instructed in leading arbitrations and disputes, a key crossover area for chambers.

    Leading Silks

    Philip Jones KCSerle Court 'Clear-thinking, practical, adaptable.'
    Ranked: Tier 1
    John Machell KCSerle Court 'He is a master of the law in the area, super clear in how he explains it, sensible and pragmatic and great with clients.'
    Ranked: Tier 1
    Jonathan Adkin KCSerle Court 'Jonathan has has an uncanny ability to distil and apply complicated legal principles to the detailed facts of a particular case.'
    Ranked: Tier 3
    David Blayney KCSerle Court 'David is an outstanding practitioner in this area, a superb advocate, technically quite brilliant, and enormous fun to work with.'
    Ranked: Tier 3

    Leading Juniors

    Jennifer HaywoodSerle Court 'Jennifer is fantastic in this field. She knows the law inside out and is also incredibly tactically astute.'
    Ranked: Tier 1
    Tom Braithwaite  – Serle Court ‘Tom provides astute, clear and practical advice to help the clients navigate a complex and delicate situation.’
    Ranked: Tier 2
    James MatherSerle Court 'First and immediate port of call for partnership. Has real intellectual firepower, quick elegant thinking.'
    Ranked: Tier 2

    Testimonials

    Set

    ‘They do have an excellent depth of bench of partnership and LLP lawyers.’

    ‘Serle Court has incredible strength in depth at all levels.’

    ‘Very dependable. Real strength in depth.’

    ‘Outstanding from top to bottom.’

    ‘Serle Court is an absolutely first rate set.’

    Clerking

    ‘The clerks are very organised and easy and straightforward to deal with.’

    London Bar > Charities Tier 2

    Serle Court offers clients strength in depth in both contentious and non contentious charity work. Instructions in the charity sector form a large part of Jonathan Fowles‘ practice, who is praised for his technical expertise in charity law, recently appeared for the appellant council in Nuffield Health v Merton Borough Council, a case regarding the eligibility for multi-site charities to gain relief from non-domestic rates. William Henderson continues, in his role as junior council to the Treasury, to represent the Attorney General in AG v Zedra Financial Services (UK) Limited, the litigation concerning the fate of the National Fund.

    Leading Juniors

    William HendersonSerle CourtMassive experience and insight, the best troubleshooter at the Chancery Bar.’
    Ranked: Tier 1
    Jonathan FowlesSerle CourtJonathan’s technical expertise in charity law is superb.’
    Ranked: Tier 1

    Testimonials

    Set 

    ‘One of the few chambers with genuine strength in charities, at all levels.’

    ‘Serle Court are always responsive and professional. They are my go to set for charity matters.’

    Clerking

    ‘Unfailingly polite and efficient.’

    ‘Always friendly and thorough.’

    London Bar > Commercial litigation Tier 2

    Serle Court is ‘a class act‘ with ‘a number of fantastic silks and excellent junior coming up‘. The set has a top-notch reputation for high-end Chancery, offshore, and fraud claims, which translates well into broader commercial disputes. Several members, including Jonathan Adkin KC and Adil Mohamedbhai  for the trustee defendants and James Weale for an intervenor, are involved in Wong v Grand View Private Trust Company & Ors, a case before the Bermuda Supreme Court in which the claimant seeks to recover billions of dollars of assets purportedly held in the purpose trusts on behalf of his late father’s estate. Philip Marshall KC and Simon Hattan  are acting for one of the defendants, Kamran Amouzegar, in The Public Institution for Social Security v Al-Rajaan, a US$800m-plus fraud claim involving bribery allegations linked to banking and investments of Kuwait’s state pension fund.

    Leading Silks

    Philip Marshall KCSerle Court ‘The best of the best – a tremendously skilled advocate with an outstanding legal brain and rightly regarded as one of the most able silks at the Chancery and commercial Bar. Always try and be on his side.’
    Ranked: Tier 1
    Elizabeth Jones KCSerle Court ‘Outstanding - at the very top of the tree - you do not want to be against her.'
    Ranked: Tier 2
    Philip Jones KCSerle CourtClear-sighted analysis; very strong intellectually; great bedside manner with clients; a genuine heavyweight with real authority.'
    Ranked: Tier 2
    Jonathan Adkin KCSerle Court ‘He wins cases. Direct and sees the bigger picture, he is a fantastic advocate who reads the court perfectly. Clients are always impressed.’ 
    Ranked: Tier 3
    Hugh Norbury KCSerle CourtHugh is consistently excellent in virtually all aspects of his work. He is incredibly bright, has an unparalleled command of detail, fantastic rapport with clients, quickly cuts through complex issues and consistently commercial and pragmatic in his approach.'
    Ranked: Tier 3
    David Blayney KCSerle Court ‘David is an outstanding practitioner in this area, a superb advocate, technically quite brilliant, and enormous fun to work with.’
    Ranked: Tier 4
    Lance Ashworth KCSerle Court ‘An excellent barrister.'
    Ranked: Tier 4
    Daniel Lightman KCSerle Court ‘An extraordinarily persuasive advocate at the very top of his game, he is strategically brilliant and able to identify with precision those points most likely to be determinative of the issues at hand.'
    Ranked: Tier 4
    Zoe O’Sullivan KCSerle Court ‘Incredibly responsive - super bright and practical in her advice. Makes the right calls based on intellect, experience and (importantly) instinct.’
    Ranked: Tier 5
    Rupert Reed KCSerle Court ‘Enormously impressive grasp of Middle Eastern politics and business, his ability to manage complex issues and produce detailed submissions has been remarkable. As an Arabic speaker, he is somewhat unique.’
    Ranked: Tier 5
    Ranked: Tier 6
    John Machell KCSerle Court 'John is excellent. He quickly gives measured commercial advice that is accurate and which clients can rely on. Clients trust him. He is good on his feet. What more do you want?'
    Ranked: Tier 6

    Leading Juniors

    Simon HattanSerle Court ‘Simon is extremely strong at getting on top of large amounts of complex material, and identifying how they will be seen by a neutral decision-maker. He is particularly well-suited to work requiring close forensic analysis of evidence. As an advocate, he is able to present that material in a manner that is readily accessible for the tribunal.'
    Ranked: Tier 1
    Matthew MorrisonSerle Court ‘Very responsive, with a voracious appetite for detail. A client friendly, superb cross-examiner with meticulous preparation.’
    Ranked: Tier 2
    David DrakeSerle Court ‘Frighteningly clever. Nothing is ever too difficult. A joy to work with. Very good and effective advocate.'
    Ranked: Tier 2
    Paul AdamsSerle Court ‘Exceptionally clever and provides advice and written documents with extraordinary speed. He is an excellent strategist and a first rate advocate – completely on top of all the detail; calm, measured and persuasive. A KC in waiting.’
    Ranked: Tier 3
    Adil MohamedbhaiSerle Court ‘Adil is an excellent barrister who combines technical and strategic skills. He can pick holes in a case that no one else usually does. He is always on top of the facts, provides excellent commercial advice and his written advocacy is excellent.'
    Ranked: Tier 3
    James WealeSerle Court ‘James has excellent technical knowledge while always remaining commercial in his approach. He is an exceptional tactician and is unflappable.'
    Ranked: Tier 3
    Thomas EliasSerle Court ‘As a senior junior, Thomas is almost without peer as an advocate. He is thoroughly unflappable, and is talented at turning around a sceptical tribunal.'
    Ranked: Tier 4
    Emma Hargreaves  - Serle Court 'Emma is truly outstanding in all areas. She is a brilliant advocate, incredibly bright, commercially astute, and very pragmatic.'
    Ranked: Tier 5
    Jennifer Meech – Serle Court  ‘Jennifer has excellent attention to detail, is clearly very bright, and handles difficult situations in a calm and supportive way.’
    Ranked: Tier 5

    Testimonials

    Set

     ‘Serle Court is a class act.’

     ‘Serle Court has incredible strength in depth at all levels. I consider the Serle Court name to be a quality stamp. You invariably receive user friendly, incisive and commercial advice and advocacy from this set.’ 

     ‘Serle Court is going from strength to strength. They have a number of fantastic silks and excellent junior coming up.’

     ‘Serle Court are an absolutely first rate set.  The quality of the barristers I have worked with there has been uniformly high and their breadth of expertise within the area is impressive.  I would highly recommend them to anyone.’

     ‘Very strong offering in commercial dispute resolution at all levels.’

     Clerking

     ‘Emma Quin is a pleasure to deal with. She is always extremely helpful and friendly, often going the extra mile to make sure that we are well looked after.’

    London Bar > Insolvency Tier 2

    With ‘real strength in insolvency, company and partnership workSerle Court barristers are a frequent presence in some of the market’s key cases. In State Bank of India v Mallya, the UK’s largest individual insolvency proceedings, Philip Marshall KC has led James Mather representing Vijay Mallya, the chairman of United Breweries Group whose extradition for alleged financial crimes is requested by the Indian government, in defending bankruptcy proceedings. Among the cases arising from energy company insolvencies in 2021, Lance Ashworth KC acted for the liquidators of Economy Energy Ltd in disputes arising from the appointment by Ofgem of a Supplier of Last Resort to take over the supply of electricity and gas to customers of the supplier.

    Leading Silks

    Philip Jones KCSerle Court 'Tactically very shrewd, and knows how to exploit an opponents weaknesses.'
    Ranked: Tier 2
    Philip Marshall KCSerle Court ‘Philip is at the very top of the commercial and chancery Bar.’
    Ranked: Tier 2
    Ranked: Tier 3
    Daniel Lightman KCSerle Court ‘His advocacy style is calm, considered and utterly persuasive. He is responsive, reassuring and technically astute as well as being extremely bright.'
    Ranked: Tier 4

    Leading Juniors

    James MatherSerle Court 'James is very cerebral and considered. A clear and persuasive advocate.'
    Ranked: Tier 2
    Ranked: Tier 3
    Jennifer Meech – Serle Court  ‘Technically strong, happy to discuss matters constructively, commercially aware and pragmatic, good manner with clients.’
    Ranked: Tier 4
    Thomas EliasSerle Court 'As an advocate, and especially as a senior junior, Thomas is almost without peer as an advocate.'
    Ranked: Tier 5

    Testimonials

    Set

    ‘Excellent strength-in-depth.’

    ‘Serle Court have real strength in insolvency, company and partnership work.’

    ‘From Elizabeth Jones (a superb choice as the new head of chambers) to the newest pupil, Serle Court are a delight to work with.’

    ‘Serle Court are commercial litigation superstars.’

    Clerking

    ‘Despite spending almost fifty years as a clerk at Serle Court and predecessor sets, Steve Whitaker remains absolutely at the top of his game as Head Clerk.’

    ‘Steve Whitaker and Nick Hockney the senior clerks are always friendly and reliable.’

    Work highlights

      London Bar > Company Tier 2

      A wealth of talented barristers at Serle Court excel across the breadth of company law cases but it is in offshore litigation that the set has a particularly stellar reputation. Philip Jones KC is one of the most sought-after names formatters arising in China and Hong Kong; he currently acts for Trina Solar in a Cayman litigation concerning its de-listing from the New York Stock Exchange. Jonathan Adkin KC is a further key figure in offshore company litigation, while Dan McCourt Fritz had a standout 2021 in the English courts courts with successful court of appeal appearances. Giles Richardson KC took silk in March 2022, his practice involves complex aspects of company law within Company Court cases and wider, related litigation before the High Court and internationally.

      Leading Silks

      Philip Jones KCSerle Court 'Brilliant brain. Always knows the answer. Always on top of the detail.'
      Ranked: Tier 1
      Philip Marshall KCSerle Court 'Brilliant in court - someone you always want on your side.'
      Ranked: Tier 2
      Daniel Lightman KCSerle Court 'Daniel has an exceptional attention to detail. He was able to analyse claims and petitions and spot weaknesses others would miss.'
      Ranked: Tier 3
      Jonathan Adkin KCSerle Court 'Jonathan has a detailed knowledge of shareholder appraisal jurisprudence and has an uncanny ability to distil and apply complicated legal principles to the detailed facts of a particular case.'
      Ranked: Tier 4
      Ranked: Tier 4
      Timothy Collingwood KCSerle Court 'Tim has great attention to detail, he throws all of his energy and significant intellect into the case.'
      Ranked: Tier 4

      2022 Silks

      Giles Richardson KCSerle Court 'Giles is a calm head in a storm, navigating the perils of big ticket litigation with thoughtfulness and expertise.'

      Leading Juniors

      Matthew Morrison - Serle Court 'He is a robust and confident advocate, who is not afraid to put forward a position with vigour.'
      Ranked: Tier 3
      Dan McCourt FritzSerle Court ‘Dan is a robust advocate who fights the client’s corner and who inspires confidence from the client and the tribunal.’
      Ranked: Tier 3
      David DrakeSerle Court 'Outstanding ability and one of the smartest people around.'
      Ranked: Tier 3
      Paul Adams - Serle Court 'He is extraordinarily bright, yet never anything other than easy and straightforward to deal with. His advocacy is lucid and persuasive.'
      Ranked: Tier 4
      Tom Braithwaite  – Serle Court ‘His written advice is always excellent and his advocacy is robust and very effective.’
      Ranked: Tier 4
      Thomas Elias - Serle Court 'He's a real expert on company law. He's very user-friendly, bright and pleasant to deal with.'
      Ranked: Tier 5
      Emma Hargreaves - Serle Court 'Emma has no weaknesses. She will find the correct answer to the most difficult legal issues.'
      Ranked: Tier 5

      Testimonials

      Set

      ‘Serle Court’s barristers are brilliant.’

      ‘The quality of their juniors are a consistent credit to Serle Court’s wider membership.’

      ‘Serle Court consistently delivers excellent quality and availability of counsel.’

      ‘Fantastic set – full of talent.’

      ‘Serle Court are renowned for company and partnership work. They are a go-to set in those areas and have a wealth of options.’

      Clerking

      ‘Clerks service is generally excellent, responsive and commercial in approach. Nick Hockney and Dan Wheeler in particular are always a pleasure to deal with, although that extends to the clerks as a whole.’

      London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit) Tier 4

      Serle Court stands out for offshore banking and finance, and is making a strong name for Middle Eastern matters, with ‘considerable depth in quality and one of the few offering genuine specialism in DIFC Court work‘. Rupert Reed KC  is particularly active on this front and represented First Abu Dhabi Bank in First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC and FAB Securities LLC v Larmag Holdings, which involved resisting a freezing injunction with major jurisdictional implications for the DIFC. Philip Marshall KC has also been leading Simon Hattan  for one of the defendants in The Public Institution for Social Security v Al-Rajaan, involving allegations of bribery and fraud in respect of banking and investments by Kuwait’s state pension fund. David Blayney KC continues to be a major figure in the banking space.

      Leading Silks

      Philip Marshall KCSerle CourtPhilip is one of the most able advocates at the Bar. He is simply superb in court, very knowledgeable and persuasive.’
      Ranked: Tier 2
      David Blayney KCSerle CourtA brilliant technical mind, able to navigate the most complex tactical and forensic issues.'
      Ranked: Tier 2
      Rupert Reed KCSerle Court ‘Rupert is an extremely hard-working, conscientious and effective lawyer, as well as a highly impressive advocate. Rupert combines a deep working knowledge of complex legal and technical law (in what is sometimes a very dense area) with an amiable user-friendly approach which makes him a pleasure to work with and very persuasive on his feet.'
      Ranked: Tier 4

      Leading Juniors

      Simon HattanSerle CourtSimon is extremely strong at getting on top of large amounts of complex material, and identifying how they will be seen by a neutral decision-maker. He is particularly well-suited to work requiring close forensic analysis of evidence.'
      Ranked: Tier 1

      Testimonials

      Set

       ‘The  chambers appears to have considerable depth in quality and one of the few offering genuine specialism in DIFC Court work.’

       ‘Probably the best of the commercial chancery sets.’

       ‘Serle Court has increasing bench strength, with  number of juniors coming through to make a name for themselves in complex banking and finance and Middle Eastern work.’

       Clerking

       ‘They have the best clerks anywhere.’

       ‘Service was admirably quick and efficient.’

      London Bar > Professional negligence Tier 4

      Serle Court fields a strong team in both the junior and senior barrister level in many leading professional negligence cases. Members of the chambers are present in defending complex claims for professional service providers, financial advisers, solicitors and tax advisers. Philip Jones KC is active in this space, with one highlight case being Jomast v Muckle, a claim against solicitors for allegedly negligent advice and drafting of a commercial contract to provide accommodation for asylum seekers to the Home Office. David Blayney KC is a specialist in numerous cases involving surveyors accused of negligence property valuation. David Drake  has extensive experience acting and advising in disputes in relation to solicitors, accountants and directors.

      Leading Silks

      Ranked: Tier 3
      Ranked: Tier 3
      David Blayney KCSerle CourtDavid is the outstanding practitioner in this area, a superb advocate, technically quite brilliant, and enormous fun to work with.'
      Ranked: Tier 4

      Leading Juniors

      Ranked: Tier 4
      Michael Walsh - Serle Court ‘Michael is a brilliant advocate. Both on his feet and when advising. He is ably to expertly balance the commercial and legal considerations of every issue and distil them in a way that can persuade both the client and the court. He is very intelligent and leaves no stone unturned for his clients.’ 
      Ranked: Tier 5

      Testimonials

      Set

      ‘Serle Court have real strength in depth. I would single out Philip Jones KC, Lance Ashworth KC, Dan McCourt Fritz and Matthew Morison for particular praise in this area.’

      ‘Serle Court consistently delivers excellent quality and availability of Counsel. I have only ever had positive experiences with Serle Court in terms of the quality of barristers they provide and train. The quality of their juniors are a consistent credit to Serle Court’s wider membership and the training they deliver to their juniors.’

      ‘Pupils and juniors are consistently very good. They appear to receive excellent training and are a glowing reflection on Serle Court more generally. I am always comfortable accepting a recommendation from the clerks of a new junior as I know that the quality will be consistently high both technically, and from a client management perspective.’

      ‘Probably the best of the commercial chancery sets.’ 

      ‘Top class.’

      Clerking

      ‘Clerks service is generally excellent, responsive and commercial in approach. Nick Hockney and Dan Wheeler in particular are always a pleasure to deal with, although that extends to the clerks as a whole. Again, the clerks are a credit to Serle Court.’

      London Bar > Property litigation Tier 5

      Serle Court offers a number of approachable specialists, providing detailed expertise to the often convoluted issues centering around covenants, land registration, trusts and easements. Rupert Reed KC is representing a offshore property developer in Aurium Estate London Ultra Prime Ltd v Mishcon de Reya LLP; with the developer bringing the negligence claim against the real property team of the legal firm for its failure to advise on the litigation risk inherent in a plan to demolish a building and build around a hold-out tenant, the case is worth close to £50 million and one of the most anticipated of 2022. Christopher Stoner KC  epresented the defendant in Horsford v Horsford, a High Court case involving a complex proprietary estoppel counterclaim relating to a family dispute over shares in a farm; Christopher also has niche expertise in water related property matters and the law of canals. Andrew Francis , along with party walls and restrictive covenants, has particular experience in right to light matters, advising on issues which affect sites both domestically and abroad.

      Leading Silks

      Rupert Reed KCSerle Court ‘A measured, fiercely intelligent and thorough silk; Rupert is commercially astute and analyses the details to leave no angle unexplored. He has a very user-friendly manner and builds a great rapport with solicitors and clients alike.
      Ranked: Tier 3
      Christopher Stoner KCSerle Court ‘One of the best property litigation silks in the business, Chris is a truly outstanding technical lawyer and a brilliant advocate.
      Ranked: Tier 4

      Leading Juniors

      Andrew FrancisSerle CourtAndrew’s knowledge of property law generally, and the field of restrictive covenants specifically, is immense and benefits significantly from his ability to explain these areas clearly and concisely.
      Ranked: Tier 2
      Tom BraithwaiteSerle Court ‘He remains one of the fastest at getting to grips with a large bundle of papers. Tom does not sit on the fence but rather provides clear opinions and has the conviction to see them through.
      Ranked: Tier 2
      Andrew BruceSerle Court ‘Andrew is a first-class barrister and a stand out choice for complex property matters. His advice, both written and in conference, is not only clear but decisive, not sitting on the fence but giving practical and commercial options to resolving disputes in addition to the law.
      Ranked: Tier 2
      Jonathan FowlesSerle Court ‘Particularly knowledgeable and responsive, Jonathan’s advocacy is conducted skilfully and professionally.
      Ranked: Tier 3
      Michael Walsh - Serle Court  ‘Tenacious advocate, user-friendly and a real asset to any team.
      Ranked: Tier 3
      Ranked: Tier 5

      Testimonials

      Set 

      ‘Serle Court is a strong chambers with an increasing range of high quality property litigators, who have expanded over the last few years. ’

      ‘I am a big fan of Serle Court as a whole. On the property litigation side they have a good range of counsel, including for specialist areas such as rights to light. The silks are, as you would expect, wonderful, but they have a good range of senior and junior juniors as well. ’

      ‘Serle Court has a number of amazing juniors who are experienced in property litigation matters and able to pick up a case and run with it whenever required. They are always able to accommodate instructions across the team and fantastic in-house training is offered on a regular basis.

      Clerks

      ‘The clerks, in particular Charlie Payne, are extremely helpful and communicative and always try to help if there is an urgent matter.

      ‘The clerks room is brilliant – nothing is too much trouble and they always go the extra mile. Dan Wheeler is a breath of fresh air; easy to deal with, straight forward manner and good fun to work with.

      ‘Very responsive and have a knack for finding the right person for the job.

      London Bar > Intellectual property

      Leading Silks

      Michael Edenborough KCSerle CourtMichael’s strength is in the clarity of his thinking and presentation of submissions to the court. He is also very good at thinking round problems and suggesting ways to overcome them.  On top of that, he is one of the most experienced silks for trade mark work before the CJEU, and has very good knowledge of the case law and procedural rules.
      Ranked: Tier 2

      Leading Juniors

      Stephanie Wickenden - Serle CourtStephanie is a powerhouse. She is skilled at both the big picture and the detail, and is diligent, thoughtful and responsive. Her advocacy is articulate, clear, persuasive and engaging, and her cross-examination is very effective. Matches and sometimes outclasses others of significantly higher seniority.
      Ranked: Tier 4
      Thomas EliasSerle CourtStrengths - great with clients, very approachable, collaborative, distils complex issues well, provides clear advice, very knowledgeable on trade mark issues, and clear and tightly-drafted pleadings.
      Ranked: Tier 4

      London Bar > Tax: corporate

      Leading Silks

      Philip Jones KCSerle CourtClear-thinking, practical and adaptable. A real problem-solver in difficult and complex circumstances. Philip's advice is clear, concise and client-friendly.’
      Ranked: Tier 2

      London Bar > International arbitration: counsel

      Leading Silks

      Philip Marshall KCSerle Court ‘Philip is very bright and a fearsome advocate. ’
      Ranked: Tier 3
      Zoe O’Sullivan KCSerle Court ‘Very good with clients. Solicitors are able to share ideas and come up with strategy together, with Zoe’s tactical approach and experience being invaluable. Zoe’s written work is excellent.’
      Ranked: Tier 4

      London Bar > Family (including divorce and financial remedy)

      Leading Silks

      Daniel Lightman KCSerle Court ‘Daniel's written advocacy is precise and well thought through. He is an asset to any family law team looking for company law input.’
      Ranked: Tier 4

      2022 Silks

      Giles Richardson KC – Serle Court  'Giles is exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced in this area and also knows and understands the offshore world better than most. He is super-bright, user-friendly and commercial.'

      Leading Juniors

      Emma HargreavesSerle Court ‘Emma is an absolute superstar. She is intellectually bright, confident beyond her years and able to hold her own in complex cases against leading counsel. Emma is wonderful with clients and a real team player.’
      Ranked: Tier 4

      London Bar > Art and cultural property

      Leading Juniors

      Andrew BruceSerle CourtA tenacious advocate who also prepares carefully considering written opinions.
      Ranked: Tier 1

      London Bar > Competition

      Leading Juniors

      Suzanne RabSerle Court ‘Suzanne is technically excellent across a broad range of areas. Articulate and persuasive in her advocacy, she is always willing to go the extra mile to meet her clients needs.
      Ranked: Tier 2

      London Bar > Financial services regulation

      Leading Juniors

      Suzanne RabSerle Court ‘Technically excellent across a broad range of areas. Articulate and persuasive advocate. Always willing to go the extra mile to meet client needs.’
      Ranked: Tier 3
      Simon HattanSerle Court 'Simon is hard working and thorough; his views are always considered and well thought out. His written style is excellent and he is a persuasive advocate.'
      Ranked: Tier 3

      The English Bar Offshore > The English Bar Offshore Tier 1

      The ‘spectacularly goodSerle Court remains one of the most pre-eminent sets within the offshore world, with a strong presence in international trusts and probate work. Members of chambers act in a full range of contentious and non-contentious trust cases, from hostile claims for breach of trust to complicated trust restructuring projects. One such example is the case of Kea v Watson, in which Elizabeth Jones KC advised on Kea v Watson, a New Zealand High Court case whereby part of the ongoing enforcement proceedings in the case obtained a sale order in respect the defendant’s interests in New Zealand trust and security structures so as to enforce against the interests of the defendant’s liquidated former company.  One of chambers’ standout cases of late has been its involvement in the Wong v Grand View PTC litigation, worth over $15bn, in which Dakis Hagen KC, Emma Hargreaves, Charlotte Beynon and Stephanie Thompson were instructed to represent various parties in a case concerning allegedly invalid Bermuda purpose trusts set up to benefit the heirs of the Formosa Plastics empire, which has generated several interlocutory appeals. Richard Wilson KC has a substantial offshore trust practice, being involved in major international trust cases in the BVI, Grand Court in Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey, The Bahamas and Gibraltar. James Brightwell was appointed a Chancery Master - a full-time judicial role in London - in January 2023.

      Testimonials

      Set

      ‘Excellent, strong set.’

      ‘Spectacularly good across the board.’

      ‘Serle Court is one of the leading sets of chambers with strength and depth in contentious offshore trust matters.’

      ‘They are a go-to chambers for our firm and we have a number of key relationships with barristers at all levels of experience. Quality is always guaranteed. Their events are also spectacular!’

      ‘Serle Court are at the top of their game and are consistently within the three go to sets in respect of offshore work (both in chancery and commercial chancery). Their counsel leading and junior are always on hand to assist and their is depth of experience across the offshore world is second to none.’ 

      Clerking

      ‘Excellent. Provide a responsive, friendly service.’

      Middle East: The English Bar > Commercial Tier 3

      Identified as The Legal 500 UK 2017 Awards ‘Private client: trusts and probate Set of the Year’  and with two members of chambers recently listed in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, Serle Court is acknowledged as ‘a go-to set for commercial Chancery work’ with deep expertise in areas such as civil fraud, company and partnership, insolvency, and trusts and probate. It is one of the top commercial Chancery sets’ with strength in depth and barristers suitable for whatever the need’, and its members are applauded for their ‘sheer approachability and the willingness to really engage with the cases and work as a team with instructing solicitors from the very beginning of the case to conclusion’ – The Legal 500.

      The set: Widely recognised as one of the top sets at the English Bar, Serle Court is recommended in nineteen practice areas by The Legal 500: banking and finance; charities; commercial litigation; company and partnership; competition; family law; financial services regulation; fraud: civil; insolvency; intellectual property; international arbitration; offshore: private client trusts and probate; professional disciplinary and regulatory law; professional negligence; property litigation; public international law; sport; tax: corporate and VAT and is also recommended as a top-tier set in dispute resolution: mediators. Serle Court is one of the largest commercial Chancery sets, with 75 members, including 27 silks, and as such is well-placed to offer the right barrister (or team) for each case – something upon which Serle Court prides itself and just one facet of its commitment to exceptional service.

      Types of work undertaken: Serle Court covers the whole range of what might be termed ‘business’ law, from offshore litigation concerning the world’s largest companies to domestic advice on probate matters.

      Across a broad range of practice areas, Serle Court provides an equally wide range of services. The needs of clients have long been more extensive than merely drafting, advising and litigating – needless to say, Serle Court offers all those services, but Serle Court has also established itself as one of the leading ADR sets, with an impressively large number of highly regarded mediators and arbitrators, as well as many members with extensive experience of appearing in such ADR forums.

      Serle Court can provide barristers at all levels to provide clear, practical advice and imaginative solutions to all types of disputes. Serle Court is experienced at putting together streamlined and powerful teams, seen as the go-to choice for big-ticket cases, often cross-border and multi-faceted; these cases have included: Glenn v Watson; Municipality of Mariana and Ors v BHP Group plc and anor; Yukos Finance BV & Others v Stephen Lynch & Ors; High Commissioner for Pakistan In the United Kingdom v Prince Muffakham Jah & Ors [2019] EWHC 2551 (Ch); Renova Industries Ltd v Emmerson International Corporation; Investec Trust (Guernsey) Ltd v Glenalla Properties Ltd; Khan v Gany Holdings; Cowan v Foreman; Estera Trust v Singh; Shlosberg v Avonwick; Ilott v Mitson; Bestfort Developments LLP v Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority; the Hyderabad Fund case; the RBS rights issue litigation; the Fiona litigation and the Lehman Brothers administration. Serle Court has also established itself as one of the leading ADR sets, with many highly regarded mediators and arbitrators as well as many members with extensive experience of appearing in ‘alternative’ dispute resolution forums.

      The members are also very often instructed on opposite sides of the same case – in some cases in recent years, all barristers on all sides have been from Serle Court. Serle Court understands the overwhelming need for confidentiality in such cases and has put in place effective systems to ensure the separation of clerking and document handling, so that clients may be confident that their interests are protected.

      Serle Court also undertakes a significant amount of advisory work, across the whole range of practice areas. Members appreciate both the practical and business realities of legal problems and aim to provide clear and imaginative solutions, and helpful advice – even if it is not always positive! Serle Court will always aim to provide barristers able to respond effectively to demands for urgent advice if the case requires it.

      Serle Court generates a significant proportion of its work overseas: ‘Serle Court is “the go-to set” for offshore trust litigation’. Serle Court’s ‘members are experienced in handling matters ranging from contemplated disputes over trusts to Privy Council appeals on points on key company issues.’   The set has particularly close relationships with professional clients in the Channel Islands and the Caribbean, but members also advise and appear in proceedings in the European courts, as well as in (among others) Anguilla, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Middle East, Panama, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Singapore, Switzerland and the US.

      Many members of Serle Court are very experienced in working closely with lawyers from different jurisdictions, and, when appropriate, will happily travel abroad to see clients. They can adopt a hands-on approach to foreign litigation, either on the ground or from London, as the case requires.

      DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
      Head of chambers Elizabeth Jones KC
      Head Clerk Steven Whitaker
      Senior Clerk Nicholas Hockney
      Senior Clerk Daniel Wheeler
      Business Development Manager Charlotte Davidson
      Members of Chambers JONES KC, Elizabeth (1984)
      Members of Chambers TALBOT KC, Patrick (1969)
      Members of Chambers SINGH KC, Kuldip (1975)
      Members of Chambers CHAISTY KC, Paul (1982)
      Members of Chambers DOWLEY KC, Dominic (1983)
      Members of Chambers QUIGLEY KC, Conor (1985)
      Members of Chambers MARSHALL KC, Philip (1987)
      Members of Chambers JONES KC, Philip (1985)
      Members of Chambers ASHWORTH KC, Lance (1987)
      Members of Chambers CASEMENT KC, David (1992)
      Members of Chambers STONER KC, Christopher (1991)
      Members of Chambers EDENBOROUGH KC, Michael (1992)
      Members of Chambers MACHELL KC, John (1993)
      Members of Chambers NORBURY KC, Hugh (1995)
      Members of Chambers BLAYNEY KC, David (1992)
      Members of Chambers ADKIN KC, Jonathan (1997)
      Members of Chambers REED KC, Rupert (1996)
      Members of Chambers O'SULLIVAN KC, Zoe (1993)
      Members of Chambers MORAN KC, Andrew (1989)
      Members of Chambers LIGHTMAN KC, Daniel (1995)
      Members of Chambers WILSON KC, Richard (1996)
      Members of Chambers HARRIS KC (Hon), Prof Jonathan (2006)
      Members of Chambers HAGEN KC, Dakis (2002)
      Members of Chambers MCDONNELL KC, Constance (2000)
      Members of Chambers BURLING, Julian (1976)
      Members of Chambers FRANCIS, Andrew (1977)
      Members of Chambers HENDERSON, William (1978)
      ROGERS, Ann-Beverly (1978)
      Members of Chambers BEHRENS, James (1979)
      Members of Chambers HARRISON, Nicholas (1988)
      Members of Chambers BRUCE, Andrew (1992)
      Members of Chambers DRAKE, David (1994)
      Members of Chambers HIGGO KC, Justin (2019)
      Members of Chambers COLLINGWOOD KC, Timothy (2019)
      Members of Chambers RICHARDSON, Giles (1997)
      Members of Chambers BRAITHWAITE, Thomas (1998)
      Members of Chambers HATTAN, Simon (1999)
      Members of Chambers HAYWOOD, Jennifer (2001)
      Members of Chambers JORDAN, Ruth (2001)
      Members of Chambers FOWLES, Jonathan (2004)
      Members of Chambers MORRISON, Matthew (2004)
      Members of Chambers WALSH, Michael (2006)
      Members of Chambers JOHNSON, Paul (2006)
      Members of Chambers MATHER, James (2006)
      Members of Chambers MCOURT FRITZ, Dan (2007)
      Members of Chambers TILLEY, Gareth (2007)
      Members of Chambers WEALE, James (2007)
      Members of Chambers ADAMS, Paul (2008)
      Members of Chambers ELIAS, Thomas (2008)
      Members of Chambers MEECH, Jennifer (2008)
      Members of Chambers HOLCOMBE, Sophie (2009)
      Members of Chambers MOHAMEDBHAI, Adil (2010)
      Members of Chambers MCDONAGH, Jonathan (2011)
      Members of Chambers HARGREAVES, Emma (2012)
      Members of Chambers BRYAN, Zahler (2012)
      Members of Chambers PROFERES, Amy (2012)
      Members of Chambers RAB, Suzanne (2013)
      Members of Chambers DE FROMENT, Adrian (2013)
      Members of Chambers OLIVER, Jones (2014)
      Members of Chambers WICKENDEN, Stephanie (2014)
      Members of Chambers DINENIS, Eleni (2015)
      Members of Chambers BEYNON, Charlotte (2015)
      Members of Chambers HOGAN, Gregor (2016)
      Members of Chambers WRAITH, Mark (2017)
      GARG, Sparsh (2017)
      Members of Chambers THOMPSON, Stephanie (2017)
      Members of Chambers RANDALL, Jamie (2017)
      GARG, Sparsh (2017)
      Members of Chambers HERRETT, Niamh (2021)
      Members of Chambers THEODOLI-BRASCHI, Stefano (2021)
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      Jonathan Adkin photo Jonathan AdkinBarrister specialising in chancery and commercial disputes, including civil fraud, trusts, insolvency,…
      Lance Ashworth photo Lance AshworthCommercial litigation, insolvency, company/chancery, professional negligence. Recent cases include: Loveridge v. Loveridge…
      William Ballantyne photoProf William BallantyneSpecialist areas of practice concern Arab laws, comparative commercial law, arbitration. Important…
      Charlotte Beynon photo Charlotte BeynonCharlotte joined Serle Court in October 2016 following successful completion of her…
      David Blayney photo David BlayneyGeneral commercial and chancery litigation, particularly: commercial, banking, insolvency, companies, trusts, charities,…
      Alan Boyle photo Alan BoyleAlan is one of the most senior and distinguished silks at the…
      Tom Braithwaite photo Tom BraithwaiteBarrister specialising in commercial and chancery litigation, with particular expertise in the…
      Andrew Bruce photo Andrew BruceAndrew is a leading senior junior in real estate litigation and has…
      Zahler Bryan photo Zahler BryanZahler has a broad commercial chancery practice, with particular emphasis on company…
      Julian Burling photo Julian BurlingGeneral commercial lawyer with particular specialism in all aspects of insurance and…
      Paul Chaisty photo Paul ChaistyBarrister and a leading practitioner in Chancery and commercial litigation, including individual…
      Timothy Collingwood photo Timothy CollingwoodTim practises across the broad range of the commercial-chancery spectrum, but with…
      Eleni Dinenis photo Eleni DinenisGeneral commercial and chancery practice
      Dominic Dowley photo Dominic DowleyBarrister dealing with civil fraud; commercial litigation; contentious trust disputes; insurance litigation…
      David Drake photo David DrakeGeneral commercial litigation (SPI North Ltd v Swiss Post International (UK) Ltd…
      Michael Edenborough photo Michael EdenboroughAll aspects of intellectual property law and practice, and technical commercial disputes,…
      Thomas Elias photo Thomas EliasCommercial chancery barrister regularly instructed in a wide range of business disputes,…
      Jonathan Fowles photo Jonathan FowlesCharities, domestic and international trusts, and probate; property litigation.
      Andrew Francis photo Andrew FrancisBarrister with a practice which specialises in real property advice and litigation.…
      Dakis Hagen photo Dakis HagenChancery litigation with an emphasis on contentious trusts (international and domestic), civil…
      Emma Hargreaves photo Emma HargreavesEmma Hargreaves specialises in general commercial chancery litigation, particularly trusts disputes (international…
      Jonathan Harris photoProf Jonathan HarrisBarrister practising in all areas of commercial and chancery law; private international…
      Nicholas Harrison photo Nicholas HarrisonBarrister specialising in commercial fraud, international trust and general commercial Chancery litigation.…
      Simon Hattan photo Simon HattanCommercial chancery litigation, including in particular commercial fraud and breach of fiduciary…
      Jennifer Haywood photo Jennifer HaywoodSerle Court: commercial/chancery, in particular partnership, company, contentious trusts and probate and…
      William Henderson photo William HendersonBarrister specialising in domestic and international trust, probate and administration of estate…
      Justin Higgo photo Justin HiggoSpecialist in commercial and chancery litigation and advice with extensive offshore experience…
      Frank Hinks photo Frank HinksBarrister with specialist domestic and international trusts practice (advisory, drafting, litigation and…
      Gregor Hogan photoMr Gregor HoganGregor joined Chambers in October 2017 and is developing a busy practice…
      Sophie Holcombe photo Sophie HolcombeSophie Holcombe has a commercial chancery practice, with a particular focus on…
      Oliver Jones photo Oliver JonesOllie Jones is a barrister at Serle Court. He has a busy…
      Elizabeth Jones photo Elizabeth JonesBarrister with broad Chancery and commercial practice; mediator.
      Philip Jones photo Philip JonesBarrister specialising in Chancery and commercial litigation, companies and insolvency, financial services,…
      Ruth Jordan photo Ruth JordanBarrister specialising in Chancery and commercial litigation, in particular company and insolvency…
      Daniel Lightman photo Daniel LightmanAs part of a broad Chancery-Commercial practice, Daniel Lightman KC is often…
      Daniel Lightman photo Daniel LightmanAs part of a broad Chancery-Commercial practice, Daniel Lightman KC is often…
      John Machell photo John MachellBarrister specialising in general Chancery and commercial litigation including partnership, LLPs, companies,…
      Philip Marshall photo Philip MarshallBarrister specialising in: commercial fraud (Emmerson v Renova; Orb v Ruhan; Constantin…
      James Mather photo James MatherBarrister specialising in chancery and commercial litigation, partnership, companies and insolvency, financial…
      Dan McCourt Fritz photo Dan McCourt FritzChancery, commercial and property.
      Jonathan McDonagh photo Jonathan McDonaghAll areas of chancery and commercial practice, in particular civil fraud, contentious…
      Constance McDonnell photo Constance McDonnellBarrister specialising in Chancery litigation, in particular contentious trusts and probate, Inheritance…
      Jennifer Meech photo Jennifer MeechJennifer is a commercial Chancery barrister with particular expertise in insolvency, company,…
      Adil Mohamedbhai photo Adil MohamedbhaiBarrister specialising in all areas of chancery and commercial practice, in particular…
      Andrew Moran photo Andrew MoranBarrister dealing with chancery/commercial litigation, commercial fraud, freezing and search and seize…
      Matthew Morrison photo Matthew MorrisonCommercial chancery litigation, with a particular emphasis on civil fraud, company and…
      Hugh Norbury photo Hugh NorburyHugh has a broad commercial and chancery practice, with a particular emphasis…
      Hugh Norbury photo Hugh NorburyHugh has a broad commercial and chancery practice, with a particular emphasis…
      Zoe O'Sullivan photo Zoe O'SullivanZoe O’Sullivan QC is a robust and experienced advocate who thrives on…
      Amy Proferes photo Amy ProferesBarrister with broad chancery and commercial practice; particular interest in traditional chancery…
      Kathryn Purkis photo Kathryn PurkisKathryn is a leading senior junior in offshore litigation and has variously…
      Conor Quigley photo Conor QuigleyBarrister specialising in European Union law and competition law, with particular expertise in…
      Suzanne Rab photoProfessor Suzanne RabSuzanne Rab specialises in competition law, EU law and regulation combining cartels,…
      Jamie Randall photoMr Jamie RandallJamie joined Chambers in October 2018. He is developing a practice across…
      Rupert Reed photo Rupert ReedQueen’s Counsel specialising in commercial and financial disputes, with a strong focus…
      Giles Richardson KC photo Giles Richardson KC
      Beverly-Ann Rogers photo Beverly-Ann RogersBarrister specialising in mediation across a wide range of chancery and commercial…
      Kuldip Singh photo Kuldip SinghCommercial litigation; chancery commercial litigation; commercial fraud; financial services; banking; arbitration; professional…
      Christopher Stoner photo Christopher StonerSpecialist in property, Chancery and commercial litigation (especially landlord and tenant, mortgages,…
      Patrick Talbot photo Patrick TalbotBarrister specialising in commercial and Chancery litigation and advice (including acting for…
      Stephanie Thompson photoMs Stephanie ThompsonStephanie joined chambers in October 2018 following the successful completion of her…
      Gareth Tilley photo Gareth TilleyAll areas of commercial and chancery litigation including: civil fraud, asset tracing…
      Richard Walford photo Richard WalfordBarrister specialising in commercial disputes (including commercial arbitrations (ICC, LCIA etc), share…
      James Weale photo James WealeChancery and commercial litigation, arbitration, trusts (offshore and onshore), probate, civil fraud,…
      Stephanie Wickenden photoMs Stephanie WickendenStephanie was called to the Bar in 2014. Stephanie specialises in Intellectual…
      Richard Wilson photo Richard WilsonGeneral chancery, with a strong emphasis on litigation (both onshore and offshore)…
      Mark Wraith photoMr Mark WraithMark joined Chambers in October 2018 following the successful completion of his…
      Adrian de Froment photoDr Adrian de FromentBarrister specialising in all areas of chancery and commercial practice, in particular…
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      CLIENT: Shona Coffer
      COMPANY/FIRM: Mishcon de Reya LLP
      TESTIMONIAL: With an extremely strong junior offering, some very special silks and superb clerking Serle Court is an obvious choice for all corporate litigation disputes. In over 10 years of working with Serle Court I have never had any issue on fees or the quality of work.


      CLIENT: Mr Keith Oliver
      COMPANY/FIRM: Peters and Peters Solicitors LLP
      TESTIMONIAL: We have enjoyed an extraordinarily close relationship with Serle Court since 1989 when we were fortunate to be recommend by the late great Sir Gavin Lightman to a junior in Chambers, Michael (now Lord) Briggs, and the rest is history. As our own litigation practice expanded we marched almost step by step with Serle Court as Chambers itself grew adding a number of Commercial heavyweights to its existing thriving Chancery based practice. The move from 13 Old Square to 6 New Square cemented the strength and depth and all around excellence that each member of Chambers reflects – incredibly able, wonderfully accessible and even in the most challenging of cases it is like working on a day to day basis with your closest friends. In a legal world where so much has changed in the last few years it remains a tribute to the philosophy and brand of those who have chosen to develop their careers at Serle Court, and all those who have subsequently joined that fundamentally Serle Court represents a Chambers that is a first among equals. We look forward to continuing our wonderful relationships for many years to come.