Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: The English Bar - Middle East-wide
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Barristers at Serle Court can quickly grasp the issues at hand and advise accordingly.
The clerks are active, showing commitment to the region. They are visible and approachable, and the set has a good bench of barristers who are involved in the leading cases.
Notable practitioners
Rupert Reed KC acts in a variety of commercial disputes in the DIFC Courts and remains very active as arbitrator in various arbitration centres. His varied client base includes major energy companies and well-known financial institutions. Based in London, he is a popular choice of counsel among UAE-based solicitors and is known as an authority on the rules of the DIFC Courts, having co-authored the leading text on this topic.
Rupert is very switched-on, responsive and understands the bigger picture. He gets into the details, listens to the client and gives hard advice when required.
Rupert is known as an expert in DIFC litigation. He understands its procedures and understands the law, as well as how that interplays with onshore UAE law.
Rupert Reed is an extremely polished and persuasive advocate. He is an extremely charming personality who knows the law and procedure really well.
Rupert Reed is a lovely guy who is user-friendly and approachable, has a great relationship with judges and is a DIFC expert.
James Weale is an experienced junior, based in London, who maintains a well-established DIFC practice. He is highly praised by sources, with experience acting in high-value contractual disputes and white-collar fraud claims.
He is my go-to barrister for DIFC Court cases. He is a brilliant advocate; his advocacy is masterful, always composed and persuasive. He is commercially astute and provides sound, reasoned advice.
James can always be counted on for sound legal advice while keeping in mind the commercial strategy and context. Moreover, he is a fierce advocate.
James Weale has excellent cross-examination techniques. His preparation and delivery are excellent. He understands the regional landscape and is attuned to how things operate here.
Zoe O'Sullivan KC is an experienced advocate with a strong DIFC practice. Based in London, she is regularly instructed on shareholder disputes and cases in the financial services sector. She also has extensive experience in matters related to white-collar fraud and freezing orders, as well as those concerning sanctions.
Zoe O'Sullivan is pugnacious, as well as smart, responsive and pragmatic.
Zoe is super-responsive, and as counsel she is a real force. She is practical and on top of the facts.
Zoe is very responsive, quick to grasp the issues at hand and delivers sound and straightforward advice.
Zoe O'Sullivan is commercial, fast and a go-to person for any difficult matter that is moving quickly. She hits the ground running and is not afraid to take up difficult positions or cases.
Gregor Hogan is very capable and quick to respond with sound and commercial advice.
Gregor Hogan is a really solid junior. He is smart and diligent.
Gregor Hogan is a thoughtful, well-prepared advocate who is deeply invested in cases and gives his all.