News & Events
News & Events
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…
Oliver Powell KC will be joining an array of expert speakers at International Employment Lawyer’s Cross-Practice Working Masterclass on Wednesday 19th November 2025. Employment law rarely exists in a vacuum, and today’s workplace disputes often spill into other areas of legal practice. From data protection breaches and criminal investigations to competition law concerns and contractual issues, modern employment disputes are increasingly multi-dimensional. This half-day conference will explore how these intersections shape litigation and advisory work, and will equip in-house counsel and HR leaders with insights on how to navigate the complexities that arise when employment law crosses into broader legal territory. Oliver Powell KC will be speaking alongside Jane Niven of Bechtel, Susannah Kintish of Mishcon De Reya and Vanessa Hogan of…
News 30 Oct, 2025
Chambers and Partners UK Bar have today launched their 2026 Guide and we are delighted to share the highlights from this year’s rankings, including two new Band 1 awards for Personal Injury: Animal Claims and Cryptocurrency. We are thrilled to share that Outer Temple Chambers has been awarded 12 set rankings in this year’s Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide, including 4 new set rankings, and over 110 individual rankings. This is our best set of rankings yet, as our individual rankings see 14 new entries and 27 elevations, and 2 new Band 1 set rankings. A huge congratulations to all of our barristers and clerks for another year of excellent results. A particular thank you to all our clients…
News 16 Oct, 2025
OTC is delighted with an outstanding set of rankings in the Legal 500 UK 2026 Guide
News 7 Oct, 2025
James Smith has written an article titled ‘Russia sanctions and the prohibition on trust services’ for the latest journal article of Trusts & Trustees, published on 9th July 2025. UK sanctions law contains a prohibition on the provision of trust services to or for the benefit of designated persons and persons connected with Russia. This article analyses the background to and legal framework of the prohibition. The article then looks at the application of the prohibition to Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories, before considering practical steps for affected practitioners. It concludes that a prohibition on trust services is likely to be a lasting feature of the UK’s sanctions regime, posing significant compliance challenges for the trusts industry. Read the full…
External Publications, News 11 Jul, 2025
Sanctions Law barristers Joshua Ray and Salomé Lemasson will be speaking at the ‘EU/US/UK Sanctions against Russia’ Seminar on Tuesday 24th June 2025 in Cyprus. This seminar, hosted by Cyprus Institute of Financial Services, will focus on key global sanctions trends, and look into cross-jurisdiction legal scenarios involving banking compliance, licensing and enforcement in the EU, UK, and US. The event is aimed at professionals in legal, compliance and regulatory functions within the financial sector. Joshua Ray will discuss US Sanctions Framework, covering the US approach and law enforcement policies under OFAC, jurisdictional reach and key court cases (e.g., Bonham-Carter), corporate structures, liquidators, and SDNs, and contesting OFAC actions and securing awards. Salomé Lemasson will discuss EU Sanctions Framework. She will…
News 16 Jun, 2025
