Serle Court
More informationSerle Court includes property silks and juniors experienced in a broad range of property disputes, including complex issues relating to easements, covenants, options, land registrations and trusts, often crossing over with the set’s broader expertise in Chancery matters. Rupert Reed KC represented the widow of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia in Asturion Foundation v HH Princess Al Jawharah bint Ibrahim al Ibrahim, a Court of Appeal case which raised complex issues of Liechtenstein, Saudi and Islamic law concerning the validity of a will which gifted the property to her. Turning to the set’s juniors, Andrew Bruce represented the successful seller defendants in a five-day case, after the buyers of a property alleged fraudulent misrepresentation after significant amounts of Japanese knotweed were found two years after the transaction.
Testimonials
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- 'Serle Court's clerks are very accessible and responsive. They are quick to provide fee estimates and honour them. One of the best clerking services amongst the chambers I instruct.'
- 'Best clerks in the business. The set is in very good hands with Nick Hockney and Dan Wheeler.'
- 'Paul Ballard has been a clerk for many years and goes above and beyond to keep cases moving, and synchronised with counsel.'
- 'Paul Ballard was prompt and easy to deal with, making the process quite smooth.'
- 'Serle Court is a highly respected Chancery set with strength in depth.'
- 'Real in-depth strength in other areas of litigation including commercial and trusts disputes, now growing their property disputes team.'
- 'The breadth of talent at Serle Court is excellent. It has some of the leading silks and juniors at the commercial Chancery Bar, representing clients in multiple jurisdictions.'
- 'Serle Court are the go-to chambers on matters of property litigation.'