News & Events
News & Events
Naomi Ling authored an article in the Pensions Barrister titled ‘Avon Cosmetics: a critical analysis’. Naomi Ling has written an article published in the ‘In Focus’ section of the Pensions Barrister website titled ‘Avon Cosmetics: a critical analysis’ where she has provided a critical analysis of the recent Avon Cosmetics decision. Naomi Ling acted with Keith Bryant KC of Outer Temple Chambers for the Representative Beneficiary in the Avon Cosmetics case. “When an amendment is made in breach of a fetter on the power of amendment, what is the position in relation to the amendments that were validly made, but which might not have been made had the trustees/employer known that part of the amendment was invalid?” To read Naomi’s…
External Publications 21 Mar, 2024
Lucian ILIE has authored an article titled ‘Sovereign Immunity and the Enforcement of ICSID Awards in England’. Issue 12 of the Disputes magazine, ‘Clarity in Conflict: New Perspectives On Dispute Resolution’ highlights a collection of articles illuminating the complexities and contradictions at the heart of legal disputes. Drawing from a range of complementary themes: Emerging Tech, Sovereign & States, Corporate Crime, Property Disputes, Financial Institutions, and HNWs in Disputes, each theme offers a comprehensive exploration of the issues at hand, shedding light of the ever-changing nature of legal conflicts. Lucian ILIE of Outer Temple Chambers was published under the Sovereign & States section. “Sovereign Immunity” is a principle of international law, which is applied in accordance with the law of…
External Publications 14 Mar, 2024
Anson Cheung recently co-authored an article with LCI Law titled “Red Sea calls under Charterparties following the Supreme Court decision in The Polar”. With hostilities raging in Ukraine, Russia, the Middle East and the Red Sea, shipping parties need to know what their positions are under charterparties pursuant to which ships carry cargoes between Asia and Europe. Anson Cheung of Outer Temple Chambers, David Morris, Evangelos Catsambas and Antonis Lagadianos (all of LCI Law) recently advised a shipowner on whether to heed an order to proceed through the Red Sea despite the Houthi attacks. The four shipping legal experts have now collaborated on an article titled ‘Red Sea calls under Charterparties following the Supreme Court decision in The Polar’, investigating…
External Publications 13 Feb, 2024
Stuart Haynes, CFO at Outer Temple Chambers featured in an interview titled ‘Setting My Own Pace’ in AT Magazine’s September/October edition. Stuart Haynes spoke in an interview about his professional life as a CFO at Outer Temple Chambers by day and his passions as a rock drummer by night. Stuart explains how his practice session with his band that also includes a psychologist, primary school teacher, golf instructor, and a tattoo artist helps them reset mentally despite being from different professional backgrounds. “Drumming is one of those activities where the easier it looks, the harder it is. It’s a completely different challenge to work, using separate parts of the brain, allowing you to escape from everything else. Being motivated and…
External Publications 19 Dec, 2023
Philip Punwar has once again been ranked for Commercial Litigation in the UAE by Who’s Who Legal. Who’s Who Legal (WWL): Commercial Litigation identifies leading commercial litigators, expert witnesses and e-discovery experts around the world. Philip Punwar has been ranked as a ‘Recommended Barrister’ for Commercial Litigation in the UAE. WWL notes that: “Philip Punwar wins acclaim for his innovative work advising domestic and international clients on complex disputes in the finance and healthcare sectors.” To read the full list of the 2024 rankings for Commercial Litigation in the UAE, click here. Find out more Philip Punwar has over thirty years’ litigation experience. He has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in England and the Dubai International Financial…
External Publications 11 Dec, 2023
Lucian Ilie has been listed as a Future Leader in International Arbitration in both the EMEA region and England for the fourth consecutive year. Who’s Who Legal (WWL) and Global Arbitration Review highlight the leading arbitration practitioners worldwide. This features lawyers, expert witnesses and barristers, each listing Global Thought Elite Leaders and Future Leaders. Lucian Ilie has been listed in the Who’s Who Legal Listing 2024 as a Future Leader in Arbitration – England for the fourth consecutive year. This listing is classified as the pre-eminent list of the next generation leaders. Selection is limited to practitioners aged 45 and under. Additionally, Lucian has been listed amongst the Top 15 practitioners in the EMEA region in their list of Arbitration…
External Publications 8 Dec, 2023
Outer Temple’s David Russell KC was recently published in the Case Focus section of LexisNexis‘ Oct/Nov2023 Edition of ‘Lexis Middle East Law Alert’. Lexis Middle East Law Alert is a magazine by LexisNexis providing a round-up of legal, finance and tax developments across the Middle East. Within the Case Focus section, David Russell KC addresses a DIFC Court proceeding case entitled ‘(1) Sandra Holding Limited (2) Nuri Musaed Al Saleh v (1) Fawzi Musaed Al Saleh (2) Ahmed Fawzi Al Saleh, (3) Yasmine Fawzi Al Saleh (4) Farah El Merabi.’ The original dispute in this case involved a shareholder agreement which led to litigation on breach and fraud. Within the Case Focus, David explores: Why is this important, What it is about, and What…
External Publications 10 Nov, 2023
Outer Temple’s Lucian ILIE has co-authored the Romania chapter in GAR Investment Treaty Arbitration, along with Adrian Iordache from Consortium Legal. Lucian ILIE of Outer Temple Chambers, alongside Adrian Iordache from Consortium Legal co-authored the Romania chapter in GAR – Investment Treaty Arbitration, September 2023 edition. Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Know-how provides detailed information about individual jurisdictions in an easy-to-use-on-the-go, Q&A form. The Romania Chapter outlines the features of investor-treaty arbitration in Romania. It covers the following topics: An overview of investment treaty programme; Qualifying criteria; Substantive protections; Procedural rights; Practicalities of commencing an investment treaty claim; Practicalities of enforcing an investment treaty claim; National legislation protecting inward investments; and National legislation protecting outgoing foreign investment. To read the full chapter, click here. Find out more Lucian ILIE is a barrister specialising…
External Publications 9 Nov, 2023
Outer Temple’s, Ed Morgan KC, has been published in the LawInSport magazine. The article provides helpful pointers to assist organisations in creating a culture of safe sport. Ed’s article, titled ‘Beyond the policy: Creating a culture of safeguarding in sport in the UK’ examines what is required (in Ed’s view) to achieve an institutional commitment to contribute to a shared culture of safeguarding and the practical measures to begin the process. Ed has produced the article by drawing on his extensive professional experience and expertise (in employment law, regulatory practice and public law), as a judge, a board member of corporate bodies and charities. He has advised and represented clients in safeguarding related cases in the UK, Ireland and Rome; and was…
External Publications, News 2 Nov, 2023
Samuel Cuthbert of Outer Temple Chambers has been published in LawInSport on an article titled ‘Could this be one of the most significant actions by a group of players? The Rubiales – Spanish Women’s World Cup case’ Samuel Cuthbert, Sports Law expert at Outer Temple alongside David Winnie, Partner and Head of Sports at Burlingtons have written an article for LawInSport titled ‘Could this be one of the most significant actions by a group of players? The Rubiales – Spanish Women’s World Cup case’. The Spanish women’s national football team’s thrilling victory against England in the 2023 World Cup final should have been a moment of triumph for Spanish football, its women’s national team, and women’s sport. However, this was…
External Publications 20 Oct, 2023
David Russell KC and Philip Punwar contributed to and attended the launch of Volume 4 reissue & Volume 5 of The Laws of the DIFC on 19th October 2023 at the DIFC academy. In 2016, The Laws of the DIFC series was launched to provide a narrative statement of the Laws of the DIFC on a subject-by-subject basis in a similar way to the famous Halsbury’s Laws of England. The series is designed to ensure those familiar with other common law jurisdictions but not the DIFC can quickly establish where they can rely on their existing understanding of common law and where the position is different and those who regularly work in the DIFC have easy access to the latest…
External Publications 17 Oct, 2023
Philip Punwar authored Chapter 14 on Advocates and Advocacy in ‘The MENA Leading Arbitrators’ Guide to International Arbitration’. The MENA Leading Arbitrators’ Guide to International Arbitration aims to provide a unique insight into how leading arbitrators of the Middle East and North Africa approach a number of core procedural and substantive law issues in arbitrations seated in the MENA region. The title also examines specific types and industry sectors of arbitration, starting with free zone arbitration, which has made its debut in the Middle East, investment arbitration and arbitration in construction, oil and gas, maritime, and banking and finance. Chapter 14 In his chapter on Advocates and Advocacy, Philip Punwar observes: “No matter how unfamiliar they may be with a…
External Publications 17 Oct, 2023
