Dispute Resolution: The English Bar - Middle East-wide
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Outer Temple Chambers is notable among London sets for having a well-established Dubai office, emphasising its commitment to Middle Eastern disputes work. Its members have been at the forefront of disputes in the emerging field of digital assets and cryptocurrency, with further proven experience in white-collar fraud cases. Barristers act in a range of arbitration as well as litigation matters.
Strengths
Its barristers bring a rare combination of technical excellence and cultural sensitivity, making them highly effective.
Barristers at Outer Temple Chambers provide technically accurate and thorough advice.
Outer Temple Chambers' work is excellent.
Outer Temple Chambers is particularly well regarded for its deep regional knowledge and its ability to navigate the intersection between English law and Middle Eastern legal systems.
Notable practitioners
Philip Punwar is an established practitioner who is well known within the legal community of the UAE. Before joining Outer Temple Chambers, he garnered considerable experience as a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright and Baker Botts in Dubai. He is noted for his arbitration practice.
Philip Punwar is highly sophisticated, polished and has excellent commercial awareness.
I am extremely impressed by Philip's knowledge and expertise.
Based in the Dubai office of Outer Temple Chambers, Sean Yates has a strong focus on DIFC proceedings and also has a wealth of experience representing contractors and employers in construction arbitrations.
Sean Yates stands out for his deep regional expertise in UAE arbitration. He shows a client-focused, collaborative approach and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
Sean's courtroom demeanour reflects strategic awareness and refined professional judgement.
Sean Yates maintains open and timely communication, proactively offering updates and strategic input.
Sean Yates is very easy to work with. He rolls up his sleeves and is a great team player.
Sean's ability to distil complex issues, navigate complex arbitrations and frame persuasive legal arguments speaks to a level of advocacy that is technically robust and commercially grounded.
