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News & Events
We are delighted to announce that Outer Temple Chambers and our team of barristers have once again been ranked as leaders in commercial law in the Middle East by Legal 500 EMEA 2026. Legal 500 EMEA have announced their 2026 results, and we are thrilled to share that we have once again been ranked as a Tier 1 Set in the ‘Middle East: The English Bar: Commercial’ guide. Legal 500 EMEA has described Outer Temple Chambers as a set with ‘a wide range of expertise and considerable intellectual heft’ among its members. These rankings reflect competency in providing expert advisory and advocacy services and facilities for Contract and Commercial, Construction, Financial, Regulatory, Taxation and Trusts, Employment, and Arbitration work in the region. Outer Temple Chambers and its members have been…
News 27 Mar, 2026
Outer Temple’s David Russell KC has been appointed as Chair of DIFC’s Expert Advisory Council, commencing 16th February 2026. The Expert Advisory Council serves as a strategic pillar of the DIFC Family Wealth Centre, reinforcing its mission to support family businesses and ultra-high-net-worth individuals with world-class guidance and insights. Comprising leading experts across legal, financial, governance and regulatory fields, the Council helps shape the Centre’s long-term vision while ensuring it remains aligned with the evolving needs of families across generations. Through their expertise and collective experience, Council members play a vital role in enhancing the Centre’s robust ecosystem and advancing its commitment to building a sustainable, globally connected platform for family wealth. Many congratulations to David Russell KC on this…
News 17 Feb, 2026
David Russell KC will be lecturing at the Aurifer GCC Tax Certificate course in collaboration with Middlesex University Dubai. Launched in 2022, the Aurifer GCC Tax Certificate is the first executive programme on taxation in the Gulf region. This unique programme offers a comprehensive overview of tax systems in the GCC countries and the UAE in particular. The Certificate delves into the essentials of direct and indirect taxation in GCC countries, including Corporate Tax, VAT, Excises, and Customs. It also features modules on key aspects of international taxation, with a specific focus on their practical application in the tax systems of the GCC countries and the UAE. For the 2025 edition, the programme introduces two specialised tracks, designed to meet the…
News 14 Oct, 2025
OTC’s Dubai based barristers David Russell KC, Philip Punwar and Sean Yates will be providing training at the DIFC Vol.2 Reissue Book Launch event on Tuesday 29th April at DIFC Academy in Dubai. The Book Launch event, hosted by LexisNexis Middle East and DIFC Academy will bring together leading legal minds to unpack the 2024 updates to DIFC Digital Asset Law and Contract Law. The in-person training sessions will take place from 10am to 12pm. Philip Punwar and Sean Yates will be presenting on DIFC Contract Law: Recent Amendments & Legal Developments. This course aims to: Apply legal principles from the DIFC Contract Law to effectively draft, review, and assess contracts, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations Explain the key provisions…
News 28 Apr, 2025
David Russell KC will be speaking at the ‘Building a Lasting Legacy – The Future of Family Businesses in Dubai’ event on Thursday 1st May 2025 taking place at Dubai Chambers. This event is organised by Dubai Chambers in collaboration with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. The event will highlight the new UAE Family Business Law, which introduces a comprehensive legal framework designed to strengthen business continuity, governance, and succession planning for family-owned enterprises. David Russell KC will be part of a panel discussion alongside speakers from Hourani & Partners, PwC Middle East and Maha Bin Hendi Law Firm addressing ‘Building a Lasting Legacy: Structuring Family Businesses for Sustainable Growth and Wealth Transfer’. This discussion will take place from…
News 22 Apr, 2025
David Russell KC featured in M/HQ’s Foundation 101 Podcast Series discussing ‘New Dubai Law No. (2) of 2025 Concerning the DIFC Courts: Impact on DIFC Foundations and Underlying Entities.’ M/HQ is a multi-services platform catering to successful individuals and international families. They assist in establishing and servicing Group and Family Holdings, Single and Multi-Family offices, Foundations and other asset consolidation/protection and intergenerational wealth management structures. In this podcast, David Russell KC discusses the New Dubai Law No. (2) and the relevant changes between the old and new laws including; visa structures, the DIFC and which jurisdictions each of the laws deal with, including Article 14A1. Click below to watch the full episode of the Podcast Series. Find out more David…
We are delighted to announce that Outer Temple Chambers and our team of barristers have yet again been ranked as leaders in commercial law and construction law in the Middle East by Legal 500 EMEA. Legal 500 announced their 2025 EMEA results this month and we are proud to have yet again been ranked as a Tier 1 Set in the ‘Middle East: The English Bar: Commercial’ guide. Legal 500 EMEA described Outer Temple Chambers as “a preeminent set active in the Middle East with particular focus on Dubai and UAE law, exemplified by the set’s active contributions in the drafting of new legislation and amending of foundational laws, recently in relation to the new Digital Assets Law”. These rankings reflect competency…
News 28 Mar, 2025
David Russell KC will be speaking at the ‘Private Clients in the Changing World: Where East Meets West’ Conference, taking place on Thursday 10th April 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus. This high-level, full day Conference will explore the evolving landscape of wealth management for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) in today’s dynamic global environment. The Conference is organised by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), in association with Boltenko Law, Raza Corporate Services Ltd, and Private Trustees SA. will explore the evolving landscape of wealth management for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) in today’s dynamic global environment. The Conference will address crucial topics, including political uncertainty, regulatory and compliance challenges, and emerging trends in international relocations. It will feature…
News 26 Mar, 2025
David Russell KC will be joining a panel discussion with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and leading tax experts on ‘The Opportunities and Benefits for UK Residents in Dubai’ on Monday 24th March 2025 at Harbottle & Lewis, London. Join Outer Temple’s David Russell KC, alongside Ali Hassan of DIFC, Gary Ashford of Harbottle & Lewis and Jaffar Rakhimov of Belluzzo International Partners on Monday 24th March 2025 as they explore the attributes of DIFC as an emerging global hub for private wealth structures and succession planning. This event is aimed that individuals and professionals with an interest in the DIFC as a jurisdiction for holding assets and structuring wealth. The session will include insights on: Emergence of Dubai and…
News 13 Mar, 2025
Outer Temple Chambers is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for Commercial Set of the Year, Commercial Silk of the Year, Commercial Junior of the Year and UAE Set of the Year at the Legal 500 Middle East and North Africa Awards 2025. Outer Temple Chambers (Commercial Set of the Year), Andrew Spink KC (Commercial Silk of the Year) and Justina Stewart (Commercial Junior of the Year) have been recognised in the Commercial category under the English Bar in the Middle East. We are overjoyed to also be ranked as the UAE Set of the Year. The awards will be taking place on Thursday, 30th January 2025 at Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE. These awards reflect the competency…
News 23 Jan, 2025
David Russell KC, alongside other keynote speakers presented at a CPD event hosted by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) in partnership with DIFC Academy on ‘Understanding the Risk of UAE Tax Residency for foreign entities managed and controlled in the UAE’, today in Dubai. The UAE’s tax residency rules can be complex, and understanding their implications is critical for entities operating within the jurisdiction. This session aimed at providing clarity on the UAE Tax Residency criteria, its impact on foreign entities, and practical strategies to manage and mitigate tax residency risks. This exclusive CPD event provided a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding UAE Tax Residency and its implications for foreign entities managed and controlled in the…
News 19 Nov, 2024
David Russell KC will be lecturing at the 3rd batch of the comprehensive Aurifer GCC Tax Certificate course in collaboration with Middlesex University Dubai. The Aurifer GCC Tax Certificate program will start on Thursday, 3rd October 2024 until Thursday, 28th November 2024. This course is designed for professionals who wish to expand their expertise in tax regulations and compliance across the GCC region. The course offers a thorough and practical understanding of 6 key models including UAE Corporate Tax, GCC VAT and Excise Tax, GCC Customs, Domestic Tax Systems in the GCC, International Tax, and Transfer Pricing. This year’s edition also features an additional module with two specialisation tracks covering Pillar 2 Implementation in the GCC and the UAE Free…
News 2 Oct, 2024
