News & Events
News & Events
Outer Temple Chambers’ business crime specialist barrister Amelia Clegg reveals what it is really like to be a defence barrister in part 6 of the ‘Stockport Drug and Rape Trial’ series on BBC Sounds. Due to a gap in court proceedings, the series discussing the Stockport Drug and Rape Trial has taken a pause in their coverage. Instead, they invited Amelia to talk all things defence barrister in a rare delve into life behinds the scenes. With a background in defending high-profile business crime cases, a career that spans the Atlantic, and nearly a decade’s worth of experience, as both a criminal barrister and an employed barrister at a criminal defence firm, Amelia was the perfect person to take part…
Podcasts 7 Oct, 2026
Outer Temple Chambers is celebrating today after receiving a total of 156 rankings in the Legal 500 UK Bar 2027 tables, including three Top Tier set positions for our Crypto, Pensions and Personal Injury teams. The Legal 500 UK Bar 2027 results were announced on 1st October and we would like to congratulate all of our colleagues and thank all of our friends and clients for helping to make this yet another standout success of a year. After winning ‘Personal Injury Set of the Year’ at the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2026 last month, we are delighted that this recognition has continued with a Top Tier Set ranking for the Personal Injury team, alongside our existing Top Tier Set…
News 1 Oct, 2026
We are delighted to announce that Amelia Clegg has joined our Business Crime, Regulation & Sanctions Team. Amelia is a dual-qualified New York attorney and barrister specialising in business crime, sanctions and regulatory law. Having practised as a self-employed and employed barrister, and on both sides of the Atlantic, Amelia brings an unusually broad span of experience to her practice. Amelia’s exposure to oral and written advocacy in New York and London have honed her skills and make her an exceptionally creative, flexible and robust advocate. Her transatlantic experience also makes her invaluable in cross border cases and in advising professional and lay clients from the United States. Amelia began her career as a criminal barrister at 23 Essex Street…
News 1 Sep, 2026
We are delighted to announce that Rory Gordon has joined Outer Temple’s Business Crime, Regulation & Sanctions team. Rory practises across Business Crime, Regulation & Sanctions, Commercial Litigation, FinTech & Digital Assets, Health, Safety & Environment, and Disciplinary & Regulatory Services. His expertise in these areas provide a unique advantage for clients where legal, regulatory and commercial considerations overlap. He acts for individuals, companies and government agencies in commercial, civil, criminal and regulatory matters, including investigations, disputes and contested proceedings. His experience of criminal and regulatory litigation gives him particular strength in advocacy and the conduct of contested proceedings, while his wider practice enables him to approach matters with an understanding of their broader context. He also has particular expertise in crypto-assets and the tracing…
News 12 Aug, 2026
We are delighted to announce nominations including ‘Set of the Year’ for both Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. The Legal 500 Bar Awards seek to recognise the highest quality chambers as a whole across England and Wales, as well as all people within them. The awards celebrate the finest barristers, chambers, and legal expertise, bringing together some of the brightest minds in the industry. The Legal 500 Bar Awards ceremony will take place on 22 September 2026 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London. Set Awards We are proud to share that we have been shortlisted for the following Set Awards: Clinical Negligence Set of the Year Personal Injury Set of the Year Individual Nominations On top of these team accolades, we…
News 15 Jun, 2026
We are delighted to announce that business crime and commercial litigation barrister, Daniel Mullin, has joined the Commercial Team at Outer Temple Chambers. Daniel Mullin joins Outer Temple Chambers after spending a number of years building a thriving practice specialising in business crime, professional discipline, sanctions, and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on work with an international element. He has extensive financial crime experience, especially in matters requiring mutual legal assistance, having worked with the Law Officers’ Department of Jersey on several investigations into international financial crime. He acts in matters where commercial, regulatory and criminal law meet and has been instructed to provide early legal and strategic advice in a range of criminal and civil proceedings. Given his experience in the Channel Islands,…
News 12 Jun, 2026
Outer Temple Chambers will be once again taking part in this year’s London International Disputes Week (LIDW26) taking place from 1st to 5th June 2026. London International Disputes Week will be returning for it’s 7th year, with this year’s theme being “Tradition, trust and transformation in international dispute resolution”. The week will begin with International Arbitration Day and an opening reception on Monday 1st June 2026, and conclude on Friday 5th June 2026. The event is aimed at delegates from around the world to network, learn and discuss at one of the largest global gatherings of the international disputes community. Outer Temple’s Joshua Ray will be joining a panel session on Thursday 4th June 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. He…
Sophie O’Sullivan will be joining a panel discussion on “Practicing International Criminal Law (ICL) Under Pressure: Sanctions, Threats and Protections” on Tuesday, 21st April 2026, at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Netherlands. First in a series of events, The ICC are hosting this panel session based on the ongoing attacks on the rule of law and the International Rules Based System, inspired by increased challenges from geo-political pressures, sanctions, and security risks. The event is aimed at International Criminal Lawyers and will focus on how to address these challenges. It will also highlight developments aimed at strengthening protections for lawyers, like the recent Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer (Luxembourg Convention). Sophie…
News 27 Mar, 2026
Outer Temple’s Sanctions experts Oliver Powell KC, Sophie O’Sullivan and Henry Reid will be speaking at the 10th edition of Paris Arbitration Week (PAW) taking place from 23rd to 27th March 2026 in Paris, France. Paris Arbitration Week (PAW) is a premier forum for academic debate and knowledge exchange, bringing together arbitration users, arbitrators, counsel, academics, experts, judges, and institutions. By tackling pressing issues, from the impact of AI on arbitration to sustainability and diversity, PAW ensures practitioners remain at the forefront of the field. Oliver Powell KC, Sophie O’Sullivan and Henry Reid will be speaking on Wednesday 25 March 2026 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm alongside Mike Stepek, Sara Susnjar, Matthew Bate, Suzanne Labi and Ben Bruton of Winston &…
News 18 Mar, 2026
We are excited to announce the launch of the very first practitioner’s textbook dedicated to the UK’s post-Brexit sanctions framework: UK Sanctions Law and Practice, co-authored by Sophie O’Sullivan. Published by Oxford University Press, with the Foreword from Lady Rose of Colmworth DBE, Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, this guide was edited and co-authored by three of the industry’s leading experts; Sophie O’Sullivan of our Business Crime, Regulation & Sanctions team, Amanda Pinto KC, and Alexandre Haines. Alongside contributing industry experts, they have created “an invaluable resource for current and future practitioners in this fast-moving area” (Lady Rose). Sophie co-authored four chapters of the book, including key chapters on Financial Sanctions and Designations and Challenges. Joining Sophie on the list of contributors…
External Publications 3 Mar, 2026
The fourth and latest edition of ‘Lissack and Horlick on International Bribery and Corruption’ has been published, co-authored by Outer Temple’s Fiona Horlick KC and Fountain Court’s Richard Lissack KC. 15 members of Outer Temple have also contributed to various chapters in this publication. This edition, published by LexisNexis Butterworths, offers a full overview of the legislation set in both a national and international context, with a full explanation of the scope of the Act and Ministry of Justice guidance together with detailed insight into anti-corruption measures and sentencing. This comprehensive resource is an essential tool for legal professionals and experts navigating the complexities of international bribery law. While both authoritative and accessible, it offers a clear emphasis on all…
External Publications, News 27 Jan, 2026
We are delighted to be hosting our Annual Sanctions Forum on Thursday 4th December 2025 at the Royal Automobile Club, London. After 3 successful years, Outer Temple Chambers is pleased to once again be hosting our annual sanctions forum this year at the Royal Automobile Club, London. Outer Temple’s Sanctions experts, together with a line-up of esteemed guest speakers will discuss a range of sanctions related topics, across 3 panels over this breakfast seminar. Topics Panel 1- Retaliatory Measures: Sanctions, Export Controls, and China’s Rare Earth Minerals Panel 2 – Developments in Trade and Trade Services Sanctions Panel 3 – Sanctions and Export Control Issues Arising from AI and Fintech Speakers Oliver Powell KC, Outer Temple Chambers Sophie O’Sullivan, Outer…
