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About
Provided by Philip Riches KC
Practice Areas
Philip is recognised as a leading barrister in international commercial dispute resolution and appears regularly in the English courts and in international arbitrations in England and overseas. His work has been particularly focused in recent years on civil fraud disputes, often requiring urgent injunction applications, energy disputes and disputes relating to the enforcement of foreign arbitration awards.
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Philip Riches KC undertakes a wide array of disputes, with a particular emphasis on shipping matters. His practice also includes oil and gas and commodities arbitrations. He has particular experience in making applications relating to arbitrations that include freezing injunctions, disclosure orders and arbitral enforcements. He is particularly experienced in cases conducted under LCIA, ICC and LMAA rules.
Philip Riches KC possesses expertise in shipping disputes as well as mining, banking, energy and trade matters. He has dealt with a wide range of disputes in his time at the Bar, relating to both dry shipping issues and shipbuilding. His instructions originate in countries across the globe including China, Russia and those in South America.
Philip Riches KC manages a busy commercial practice and 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Excellent both in court and when handling arbitration matters, he is unflappable and keeps his cool."
"Clients like the way he explains things, as he is concise, commercial and clear."
"Technically brilliant, all over the law and great on his feet, he is a subtle yet really strong performer."
"Clients like the way Philip explains things. He's able to be concise while also being commercial and clear."
"Philip Riches is our go-to for arbitration work. He will work very hard and get stuck right in."
"Philip is growing and becoming a top silk."
"Philip is excellent both in court and on arbitration matters. He is unflappable."
"Philip is a brilliant advocate who argues well and takes the right points. He is good with clients too, and a go-to for arbitration."
"Philip is very good at being interface between the counsel team and the clients and is able to be concise, commercial and clear. He sets everything out precisely and clearly."
"Excellent both in court and when handling arbitration matters, he is unflappable and keeps his cool."
"Clients like the way he explains things, as he is concise, commercial and clear."
"Technically brilliant, all over the law and great on his feet, he is a subtle yet really strong performer."
"Clients like the way Philip explains things. He's able to be concise while also being commercial and clear."
"Philip Riches is our go-to for arbitration work. He will work very hard and get stuck right in."
"Philip is growing and becoming a top silk."
"Philip is excellent both in court and on arbitration matters. He is unflappable."
"Philip is a brilliant advocate who argues well and takes the right points. He is good with clients too, and a go-to for arbitration."
"Philip is very good at being interface between the counsel team and the clients and is able to be concise, commercial and clear. He sets everything out precisely and clearly."
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