Philip Marshall KC
‘Philip is a brilliant advocate.’
Serle Court has a solid track record in advising on high-profile banking and finance cases which intersect with commercial litigation. The team is especially well known for appearing before the Dubai International Financial Centre Court (DIFC). Philip Marshall KC 'provides robust advice' and Rupert Reed KC is 'a persuasive advocate on his feet, and a trusted voice by the courts on the most complex of matters'. Simon Hattan brings extensive experience in acting for claimants and defendants in large-scale banking and finance disputes.
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- 'The clerking team is efficient, approachable, and proactive in supporting the needs of instructing solicitors and clients alike.'
- 'Serle Court has a strong reputation for excellence in complex banking, finance, and cross-border disputes.'
- 'The set consistently demonstrates high standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and depth of expertise.'
- 'Serle Court is an outstanding set for DIFC work.'
- 'Their counsel have a deep understanding of DIFC court litigation and go above and beyond in terms of their client service.'
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Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Jonathan Adkin KC
Zoe O’Sullivan KC
‘Zoe is exceptionally responsive and provides practical advice.’
Rupert Reed KC
‘Rupert is an exceptionally persuasive and incisive advocate with a commanding presence in both a courtroom and arbitral setting. His advocacy is marked by surgical precision, strategic foresight, and an ability to distill complex financial and legal concepts into compelling arguments that resonate with tribunals and judges alike.'
David Blayney KC
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.