News & Events
News & Events
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
David Russell KC will be speaking at the upcoming Hubbis Wealth Solutions Forum- Dubai 2024 on Wednesday, 11th September from 9.00am-5.00pm at Shangri-La Dubai. In today’s rapidly evolving private wealth landscape, understanding the complexities of wealth planning and structuring solutions is crucial for providing comprehensive and tailored advisory services. The Hubbis Wealth Solutions Forum is dedicated to shedding light on the diverse range of wealth planning and structuring solutions available in the UAE, offering invaluable insights. The forum will emphasize the importance of holistic wealth planning in preserving wealth across generations, managing liquidity during unforeseen events, and navigating global regulations and taxation. The Forum will be split into two components; The Main session (9:00am to 2:00pm), and the Workshops (2:00pm…
News 28 Aug, 2024
Lucian ILIE will moderate the Third Panel at the 2nd South Eastern Europe Arbitration Conference – “Current Trends in International Arbitration in South Eastern Europe” on Thursday, 26th September 2024 in Vienna, Austria. The 2nd Edition of the SEEA Conference will be taking place on Thursday, 26th September 2024 at the Almanac Palais Hotel Vienna from 8:30am onwards. The one day conference promises enriching discussions, insightful panels, and networking opportunities. The conference will focus on “Current Trends in International Arbitration in South Eastern Europe: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts, Regulatory Dominance, and the Emergence of AI”. There will be four panel sessions where expert speakers will discuss some of the most pressing issues in international arbitration. Lucian ILIE will moderate the Third…
News 16 Aug, 2024
Gerard McDermott KC has organised and will moderate a seminar hosted by the Chicago Bar Association in conjunction with the General Council of the Bar on 1st August; ‘Expert Evidence Beyond Borders: A Comparative View from the US and the UK’. Gerard will moderate a seminar hosted by the Chicago Bar Association on Thursday 1st August; ‘Expert Evidence Beyond Borders: A Comparative View from the US and the UK’ during a trip to the Chicago legal district with some of his Travel Law Team colleagues. An expert in cross-border claims with a particular interest in the US and unrivalled connections across the US, Gerard McDermott KC will be discussing ‘Expert Evidence Beyond Borders: A Comparative View from the US and…
