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Mark Hoyle, who is now a partner at King & Wood Mallesons SJB in Dubai, organised a dinner for Barristers in the Gulf, on 28 May 2014.
There was an excellent selection of people, mostly from Dubai but also a one day tripper from Qatar.
Mark served on the Bar Council’s International Committee from 2004 until he left for Dubai in 2009, and he was the first Chair of the Middle East Interest Group.
“Bar in the Gulf” is a group of likeminded Barristers (or members of an Inn if they have transferred to be a solicitor), who live and work in the Gulf. Many appear in the DIFC Court, whose judges are very often retired Commercial Court judges from London. Not all use their skills in advocacy in Court or arbitration (although there is a good deal of arbitration going on in the Gulf), and many hold key posts in financial institutions.
All those who attended the dinner had the common aim of keeping in touch with other Barristers, with developments at the Bar in England & Wales, and keeping links with their Inn and the Bar Council. Taking opportunities to socialise and, of course, to be further involved in the developing legal scene in the Gulf, are a key aim.
“Bar in the Gulf” is not a formal association, but we have a very good list of people who are interested in keeping in touch. We hope we will be able to liaise with the International Committee as may be appropriate, and with the Bar Council, and with our respective Inns. The plan is to hold at least three dinners a year, and to arrange less formal meetings, and events. Visiting Barristers are always welcome. In due course there will be channels of communication to ensure that our events are known outside the group.
Mark served on the Bar Council’s International Committee from 2004 until he left for Dubai in 2009, and he was the first Chair of the Middle East Interest Group.
“Bar in the Gulf” is a group of likeminded Barristers (or members of an Inn if they have transferred to be a solicitor), who live and work in the Gulf. Many appear in the DIFC Court, whose judges are very often retired Commercial Court judges from London. Not all use their skills in advocacy in Court or arbitration (although there is a good deal of arbitration going on in the Gulf), and many hold key posts in financial institutions.
All those who attended the dinner had the common aim of keeping in touch with other Barristers, with developments at the Bar in England & Wales, and keeping links with their Inn and the Bar Council. Taking opportunities to socialise and, of course, to be further involved in the developing legal scene in the Gulf, are a key aim.
“Bar in the Gulf” is not a formal association, but we have a very good list of people who are interested in keeping in touch. We hope we will be able to liaise with the International Committee as may be appropriate, and with the Bar Council, and with our respective Inns. The plan is to hold at least three dinners a year, and to arrange less formal meetings, and events. Visiting Barristers are always welcome. In due course there will be channels of communication to ensure that our events are known outside the group.
Mark Hoyle, who is now a partner at King & Wood Mallesons SJB in Dubai, organised a dinner for Barristers in the Gulf, on 28 May 2014.
There was an excellent selection of people, mostly from Dubai but also a one day tripper from Qatar.
Update from the Chair of the Bar
By David Green
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Unlocking your aged debt to fund your tax in one easy step. By Philip N Bristow
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, discusses the upcoming changes to pensions and Inheritance Tax and the potential impact on your financial future
Save the Children UK is the latest charity to benefit from a £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
The Chief Legal Officer to the Metropolitan Police, barrister Brett Welch, tells Anthony Inglese CB about his mission and the work to turn the Met around
Barrister apprenticeships – shortly to provide the fourth pathway to the Bar – are an ideal opportunity to support local talent and ‘grow your own’, say Tim Coulson and Dr Jane Dennehy
Born from a grievance, their research project grew into a book and is now challenging the status quo. Emma Price and Emma-Louise Fenelon reveal the key findings – and the critical next steps
Grok around and find out – or not? Mariya Peykova investigates the nudification scandal, what the law has to say about sexually explicit deepfakes, and whether stronger regulation is needed
Oliver Lewis spotlights an overlooked yet rapidly evolving area of law – coercive and controlling behaviour within care contexts
