News & Events
News & Events
Philip Punwar and Sean Yates provided training at the DIFC Academy as part of their DIFC Laws & Courts Procedures course on Monday 23 June 2025. The ‘DIFC Laws & Courts Procedures’ course is part of the DIFC Laws Certificate Programme 2025. The series of lectures aims to provide education and training on the DIFC Laws and DIFC Courts Procedures to civil law lawyers, DIFC Courts practitioners, Emirati advocates, In-house counsel and other professionals whose work involve exposure to common law systems and jurisdictions. Philip Punwar and Sean Yates presented at the second session of ‘DIFC Laws’ on DIFC Contract Law. There are a total of 7 sessions under DIFC Laws, part of the DIFC Laws & Courts Procedures course. To…
News 24 Jun, 2025
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
We are delighted to announce that Chambers Global 2025 has ranked our members for their individual expertise and awarded a Band 2 Set Ranking in Dispute Resolution: The English Bar (Middle East). Outer Temple Chambers is delighted to be ranked in the Chambers Global 2025 Guide as a Band 2 Set in Dispute Resolution: The English Bar (Middle East-wide). OTC has been in the Middle East for close to a decade with a Dubai office which serves as the hub of our Middle East operations. Chambers Global noted that Outer Temple is a well-known chambers in DIFC litigation and frequently instructed by parties in disputes before the DIFC Courts; “They are a pre-eminent set for DIFC regulations and DIFC Court…
News 14 Feb, 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
We are delighted to announce that dual-qualified US lawyer and English barrister Joshua Ray has joined the International Team as a full tenant. We are delighted to announce that Joshua Ray has joined the International Team as a full tenant, splitting his time between London and New York. An accomplished US financial crime specialist and commercial litigator, Josh previously worked closely with Outer Temple’s International team as a Professional Associate before deciding to dedicate his time to the bar and join on a full-time basis in December 2024. Before that he was an attorney in New York and London with several leading disputes firms. Josh will continue to focus his practice on Business Crime, Sanctions, International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation.…
News 5 Dec, 2024
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
Event Date: 12 Nov, 2024
Outer Temple Chambers’ International Arbitration specialists, together with experts from Stephenson Harwood, will be hosting a talk at Dubai Arbitration Week on ‘A “pro-arbitration” jurisdiction? Developments in the Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements, and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitral Awards in the UAE’. Outer Temple Chambers is delighted to join our esteemed guest speakers from Stephenson Harwood for an insightful panel session which will address the key steps and practical considerations that parties should consider when seeking to proceed with the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in the UAE. Outer Temple’s Stephen Doherty and Lucian ILIE will be hosting a talk at Dubai Arbitration Week 2024 on Tuesday 12th November 2024, alongside John Lewis and Caroline…
Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2025 have today launched their 2025 Guide and we are delighted to share the highlights from this year’s rankings, including two Band 1 awards for our Pensions Law team and Travel Law team. We are delighted to share the news that Outer Temple Chambers has yet again been awarded 9 set rankings in the 2025 Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide and over 110 individual rankings. In what is our best set of rankings ever, our individual rankings see 12 new entries and 16 elevations, whilst we are delighted with two new Band 1 set rankings. A huge congratulations to all of our barristers and clerks for another year of excellent results. A particular thank…
News 17 Oct, 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
The UAE’s ability to effectively host increasingly complex international dispute resolution proceedings was evident in a recently settled $120 million dispute referred to arbitration in Dubai. In that case, the Dubai Court of Appeal unequivocally upheld the Dubai seated Arbitral Tribunal’s finding that it was a “competent judicial entity” with the same standing as a competent court to authorise the production of confidential information under the terms of Federal legislation restricting the circulation of such information. Philip Punwar (Dip. I.C. Arb., C. Arb) of Outer Temple Chambers was lead counsel for the Claimant, whose interpretation of the relevant legislation underpinned the Tribunal’s original decision. Find out more Philip Punwar is an English qualified practitioner with more than twenty-five years’ arbitration…
News 3 Sep, 2024
David Russell KC will be speaking at the Transcontinental Trusts Istanbul Conference 2024 on Thursday, 3rd October at InterContinental Hotel. The 39th Transcontinental Trusts Conference will be taking place in Istanbul, Turkey from 2nd to 4th October, bringing the East and West together. Over the two day conference, experts from across Europe, the Middle East and beyond will discuss the latest challenges in transcontinental trusts, focusing on the particular characteristics of each region. David Russell KC of Outer Temple Chambers, alongside Jacques Visser of DIFC will discuss ‘Exploring the DIFC as a trust jurisdiction’ over a keynote session from 9:45am to 10:30am (Turkey Time, GMT +3:00) on Thursday, 3rd October 2024. To view the full agenda of the Conference, click…
News 29 Aug, 2024
