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About
Provided by Philip Edey KC
Practice Areas
Philip is co-Head of Chambers. He is a specialist lead advocate whose practice focuses on commercial disputes both in court and arbitration. Most of Philip’s work has a strong international element, with the cases on which he is instructed often raising complex jurisdictional and conflict of laws issues. He has acted as lead counsel before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of England and Wales. Philip also accepts appointments as arbitrator.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Philip Edey KC is well regarded for his expertise in international arbitrations, acting in disputes seated in cities such as San Francisco and London under the remit of the ICC and other arbitral institutions. His diverse client base spans the globe, and includes companies and individuals in an ever-growing list of jurisdictions including China and Japan. He has significant expertise in shipping arbitrations. He also takes appointments as an arbitrator.
Philip Edey KC is an exceptional advocate with considerable shipping and commodities expertise. His broad practice includes charter party disputes, cargo claims and bill of lading cases. He both litigates disputes and acts as an arbitrator. He has dealt with cases relating to both soft and hard commodities.
Philip Edey KC manages a busy commercial practice alongside his duties as co-head of chambers. He is recognised for his provision of expert advice and advocacy in civil fraud disputes. He has dealt with a raft of allegations in the course of his work including bribery, conspiracy and dishonesty. He is experienced in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Philip Edey KC is familiar with insurance claims across a broad range of business areas and well regarded for his experience handling complex litigation. He also acts in an advisory capacity and has a strong track record of representing clients in international arbitrations.
Philip Edey KC is a capable silk with experience in a broad range of financial matters, who acts both for and against banks. He frequently manages cases involving ISDA agreements, loan disputes, guarantees and derivative mis-sellings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Philip is universally regarded as one of the top silks. He is hard-working and presents very well to the court."
"A top silk at the Commercial Bar, who has a fantastic courtroom manner. He's analytical and calm, and he always commands the ear of the judge."
"He is really, really one of the best barristers at the Bar. He is user-friendly, whilst being sufficiently able to keep his distance and see the strategy required to get the best results."
"Philip is very smooth. He's a good opponent, who is forensic in his approach and straight in his dealings."
"Philip's advocacy is amongst the very best at the Bar. He is also exceptionally sharp-witted and a master strategist."
"Philip is a fantastic advocate. He is passionate and persuasive, and his court handling skills are superb. He's a great leader."
"He has that mix of user-friendliness while being sufficiently able to keep his distance and see the strategy."
"Philip has a fantastic courtroom manner. He's analytical and calm and he always commands the ear of the court. His client manner is spectacular too."
"Philip Edey is a terrific advocate and strategist. He really stands out at the bar."
"Philip's technical skills are excellent."
"Philip is extremely experienced, is an accomplished advocate and is particularly persuasive."
"Philip prepares fantastically for his cross-examinations and he is on point on the technical detail."
"Philip makes difficult things look simple. He is terrific in difficult matters, he is fantastically analytical and he explores difficult issues energetically."
"Philip is a consummate barrister. He is phenomenal and highly recommended."
"Philip is a very high-calibre barrister."
"A go-to for premier work, Philip is a fantastic advocate. He's passionate and persuasive, and his court handling skills are superb."
"Philip is universally regarded as one of the top silks. He is hard-working and presents very well to the court."
"A top silk at the Commercial Bar, who has a fantastic courtroom manner. He's analytical and calm, and he always commands the ear of the judge."
"He is really, really one of the best barristers at the Bar. He is user-friendly, whilst being sufficiently able to keep his distance and see the strategy required to get the best results."
"Philip is very smooth. He's a good opponent, who is forensic in his approach and straight in his dealings."
"Philip's advocacy is amongst the very best at the Bar. He is also exceptionally sharp-witted and a master strategist."
"Philip is a fantastic advocate. He is passionate and persuasive, and his court handling skills are superb. He's a great leader."
"He has that mix of user-friendliness while being sufficiently able to keep his distance and see the strategy."
"Philip has a fantastic courtroom manner. He's analytical and calm and he always commands the ear of the court. His client manner is spectacular too."
"Philip Edey is a terrific advocate and strategist. He really stands out at the bar."
"Philip's technical skills are excellent."
"Philip is extremely experienced, is an accomplished advocate and is particularly persuasive."
"Philip prepares fantastically for his cross-examinations and he is on point on the technical detail."
"Philip makes difficult things look simple. He is terrific in difficult matters, he is fantastically analytical and he explores difficult issues energetically."
"Philip is a consummate barrister. He is phenomenal and highly recommended."
"Philip is a very high-calibre barrister."
"A go-to for premier work, Philip is a fantastic advocate. He's passionate and persuasive, and his court handling skills are superb."
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