Phillip has over 30 years’ experience as a disputes lawyer, arbitrator, mediator and adjudicator across a range of commercial practice areas including arbitration, construction, infrastructure & engineering, financial services, joint venture & shareholders agreements, technology, winding-up and bankruptcy proceedings, trusts, property and landlord & tenant (including rating).
He is ranked in the leading directories, including:
Global Law ExpertsAwarded “Construction Law Barrister of the Year in Hong Kong 2024” by Global Law Experts.
Legal 500 Asia2024: Leading Junior: “Phillip is hard working and meticulous in his preparation, leaving no stone unturned. He is an excellent advocate and communicator and is always on point with his strategy and advice.”
2017, 2021 & 2023: Leading Junior Barrister (Commercial/Construction)
”Deep knowledge of arbitration law in Hong Kong and globally”
“Sharp intellect and tenacious”
“never fails to meet the needs of clients”
“adopts an extremely detailed approach and is a good tactician”
Who’s Who Legal 2023“Thought Leader: Construction”, the only non-silk barrister to be so recognised
“Global Leader – Construction 2023” for China & Hong Kong
Chambers Asia PacificLeading Individual for Dispute Resolution: China Litigation (2016, 2017, 2018)
“valued for his ability to understand the technicalities of the legal situations and guide you through the matter”.
DoylesLeading Barrister (Construction) 2020
1992 Bachelor of Laws (Hons) / Bachelor of Arts (Hons), University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Admissions
2019 Barrister, Hong Kong
2004 Barrister, Victoria, Australia
2002 Solicitor-Advocate, Hong Kong
1998 Solicitor, Hong Kong
1994 Barrister & Solicitor, Supreme Court of Victoria & High Court of Australia