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Dispute Resolution: The English Bar - Middle East-wide
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.
Strengths
Outer Temple is a well-known chambers in DIFC litigation and they are frequently instructed by parties in disputes before the DIFC Courts.
They are a pre-eminent set for DIFC regulations and DIFC Court litigation.
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.
Stephen Doherty has a strong UAE-focused practice which covers arbitration, regulatory investigations and litigation within the courts of the DIFC and ADGM.
He is an effective cross-examiner and good in oral submissions.
He is excellent - bright and efficient.