UK Bar
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
"Philip has supreme intellect. He is very understated but brilliant."
"Philip has a very gentle, avuncular style but is a really piercing, forensic advocate when he needs to be."
"He is a very elegant advocate."
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
"Highly experienced, responsive and able to deliver exceptional advice. He demonstrates a clear grasp of the legal issues and is also accessible to the client."
Company - London (Bar)
Philip Jones KC is a respected and highly sought-after silk with a fantastic reputation in company disputes. He maintains a thriving offshore practice and continues to undertake significant work on behalf of the government. Particular praise is reserved for his expertise in directors' disqualification.
Strengths
"Philip Jones is exceptional. He is a highly intelligent man who strives relentlessly to get the right solution, and is unafraid to give unpalatable advice."
Partnership - London (Bar)
Philip Jones KC stands out for his clarity of thought, straightforwardness of exposition and high level of user-friendliness, founded upon many years' experience of handling partnership disputes. He is also prominent in the representation of solicitors' firms and LLPs.
Strengths
"Charming, sensible, very knowledgeable and a man who makes the right points."
Professional Negligence - London (Bar)
Philip Jones KC is regularly instructed in professional negligence cases relating to a broad range of business professionals, including accountants, lawyers, company administrators and tax advisers. His practice benefits from his comprehensive understanding of commercial chancery law.
Strengths
"Philip is user-friendly, responsive and effective."
Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)
Philip Jones KC is a well-known advocate who is highly praised by market commentators for the breadth of his expertise, encompassing insolvency, fraud and financial services. He remains a particularly popular choice in complex offshore insolvency cases and counts government departments among his diverse clientele. His additional expertise in company law encompasses cases concerning directors' disqualification proceedings and winding-up petitions.
Strengths
"Philip Jones is excellent."
Offshore - All Circuits
Philip Jones KC advises on the whole range of offshore matters, including investment fund litigation, trust disputes, fraud and tax avoidance. His clients include high net worth families and company directors. He has been called to the Bar of the BVI, the Cayman Islands and the Isle of Man.
Strengths
"Philip Jones is very charming."