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The English Bar Offshore
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Commercial disputes

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Serle Court

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Lauded as ‘outstanding in commercial litigation’, Serle Court is geared to handle high-value disputes across the BVI, Cayman, and Bermuda. Elizabeth Jones KC’s recent workload includes acting in multi-jurisdictional fraud proceedings across New Zealand, the BVI, and Kentucky. Philip Marshall KC represented claimant liquidators in a BVI fraud dispute, while Jonathan Adkin KC notably handled Bermuda’s largest purpose trust litigation, Winston Wong v Grand View PTC. Jonathan Harris KC was recently engaged in claims concerning the validity of BVI share transfers to multiple trusts. Other notable members of the chambers include John Machell KC, Ruth Jordan, and Adil Mohamedbhai.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The clerks have been helpful throughout, providing responsive and timely answers to emails and questions. Their willingness to pick up the phone rather than relying solely on emails is helpful. There was a very smooth handover between clerks when they changed part-way through the instruction.'
  • 'Serle Courts' clerks are very competent and provide great service as well. It makes working with their barristers a much smoother process. The clerks I have worked with Nick Hockney and Dan Wheeler.'

Lawyers

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.

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Jonathan Adkin KC
‘Jonathan is a go-to silk for offshore merger appraisal disputes. He is one of the most experienced silks in this area, having acted in numerous large trials where the amounts in dispute are in the billions of dollars. Solicitor and lay clients highly rate Jonathan for his good manner, unflappable nature, and sensible advice. He is also a favourite with the judges which is very important.’
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Philip Marshall KC
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Paul Chaisty 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.

2025 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.