Masters of the Bench

Called in 1982, Philip is a general commercial Silk (2002) at Fountain Court who practises predominantly in the areas of product liability.  He is also a Recorder.  He has been an advocacy trainer for the Inn for many years.  From 2008 to 2010, he was Director of the South Eastern Circuit Advanced Advocacy Course held annually at Keble College.  He serves on the Tribunal Procedure Committee and Chairs the subgroup responsible for rules applicable to General Regulatory and related Administrative Appeals, Tax and Chancery, and Lands Chambers.  He is Chairman of the Commonwealth Boxing Council and a member of the British Boxing Board of Control anti-doping panel.