Most of Philip’s cases have international content. He has a particular interest in disputes concerning the application of foreign laws / litigation proceeding concurrently in courts and tribunals in different jurisdictions.

In particular he has worked for many years with law firms and General Counsel in the United States in relation to commercial disputes giving him particular awareness of the demands of litigation at State and Federal level. Philip is a member of the American Arbitration Association panel and has accepted appointment as arbitrator in a number of arbitrations in New York City.

He also has considerable experience of working with with clients and law firms from Ireland, Italy, France, Switzerland, the Channel Islands, Singapore, and BVI where Philip is also admitted to practice. Philip speaks fluent Italian and French.

Philip has acted as counsel in international arbitrations sitting in London, Paris and Geneva. In addition he has been appointed arbitrator in ICC, LCIA, AAA and ad hoc arbitrations worldwide.

Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction issues and disputes concerning applicable law feature strongly in Philip’s practice. He is regularly instructed on applications obtaining / responding to anti suit injunctions, to set aside service out of the jurisdiction and an area given particular impetus since Brexit.

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