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Provided by Philip Hinks
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Philip is a leading junior who is regularly instructed in high-value, complex matters, particularly in relation to civil fraud, general commercial, financial services and insolvency disputes. The directories describe him as “without a doubt, one of the top juniors at the Bar”, “outstandingly clever, charming and responsive” and “a fearless advocate”.
Philip has been instructed in many of the most high-profile civil fraud disputes to come before the courts in recent times, including Tugushev v Orlov, Tatneft and Qatar v Banque Havilland. He is currently representing the claimant liquidators in a billion-dollar fraud claim arising from alleged misappropriation of gold bullion loans in India: Harrington & Charles Trading Company v Mehta.
Philip is a leading practitioner in financial services disputes. He represented the FCA in the Supreme Court in what is the leading authority on collective investment schemes (FCA v Asset Land) and he writes the chapter on collective investment schemes in Financial Services Law (Walker & Purves, eds).
Philip has substantial group litigation experience, particularly in fraud related claims. He acted for the claimants in Manning & Napier v Tesco plc, the highly publicised $300m shareholder claim arising from the supermarket’s profit overstatements in its financial reporting. He is currently acting for one of the claimant groups in the Glencore plc litigation, where claims under ss.90 and 90A of FSMA are brought in connection with alleged misstatements in and omissions from Glencore’s prospectuses and published information.
Career
Called 2008 (Lincoln’s Inn)
Professional Memberships
COMBAR, ChBA, LCIA, Bar Pro Bono Unit
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Philip Hinks acts in several substantial gambling disputes, representing high-profile gambling operators in claims. His expertise in fraud and commercial disputes interweaves with his gambling practice.
Philip Hinks of 3 Verulam Buildings specialises in company and insolvency disputes, and regularly appears as sole counsel. He is experienced in director liability and fiduciary duty claims.
Philip Hinks has an impressive financial services practice. He often acts for the FCA in cases including money laundering and investment work, and has an in-depth knowledge of cases related to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. He is also experienced in acting for large groups of claimants and corporates.
Philip Hinks is a junior commercial practitioner noted for his expert handling of fraud disputes. He has appeared for and against a number of multinational corporations in connection with high-value claims.
Philip Hinks is an esteemed barrister with a broad-ranging practice. He regularly handles high-value, major insolvency disputes, demonstrating particular skill in matters containing a fraud element.His insolvency practice is complemented by his broader expertise in financial services matters.
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Provided by Chambers
"He is a very confident advocate in court."
"I find him to be extremely sensible, on top of the details, very commercial and pleasant to work with."
"He is incredibly bright, thorough and commercial."
"Philip Hinks is a go-to junior. He is user-friendly, clear, concise and good at finding ways to get through situations. He is also an excellent advocate."
"Philip is knowledgeable about financial services. He is a good advocate, on top of all the points and quick at answering all the questions."
"Philip Hinks is simply outstanding."
"He is always available and user-friendly. Phil Hinks is able to provide clear, concise advice which both clients and practitioners appreciate."
"Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. Very much a team player. On his feet he was spectacular. He has an impressive way of remaining very calm and collected. Fantastic. Completely unflappable."
"Philip is very user-friendly and provides very clear and concise advice. He has a knack of finding ways to get through situations and is great with clients."
"Phil is very charming, great at problem solving and always accommodating, even at short notice."
"Philip is very good on his feet and realistic in his expectations and assessments, without ever shying away from the fight. He's measured and understated, yet effective."
"Philip Hinks is very bright and impressive."
"Philip punches above his weight in strategy and is very good to work with."
"He is a very confident advocate in court."
"I find him to be extremely sensible, on top of the details, very commercial and pleasant to work with."
"He is incredibly bright, thorough and commercial."
"Philip Hinks is a go-to junior. He is user-friendly, clear, concise and good at finding ways to get through situations. He is also an excellent advocate."
"Philip is knowledgeable about financial services. He is a good advocate, on top of all the points and quick at answering all the questions."
"Philip Hinks is simply outstanding."
"He is always available and user-friendly. Phil Hinks is able to provide clear, concise advice which both clients and practitioners appreciate."
"Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. Very much a team player. On his feet he was spectacular. He has an impressive way of remaining very calm and collected. Fantastic. Completely unflappable."
"Philip is very user-friendly and provides very clear and concise advice. He has a knack of finding ways to get through situations and is great with clients."
"Phil is very charming, great at problem solving and always accommodating, even at short notice."
"Philip is very good on his feet and realistic in his expectations and assessments, without ever shying away from the fight. He's measured and understated, yet effective."
"Philip Hinks is very bright and impressive."
"Philip punches above his weight in strategy and is very good to work with."
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