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Philippa Eastwood

Albion Chambers, South West

Position

Philippa is an established criminal defence advocate, regularly instructed in complex and significant cases. In representing those accused in diverse cases from murder to drug conspiracies and cheating the public revenue, she has built a reputation for meticulous case preparation, strategic thinking, and determined and incisive defending. 

Philippa has particular expertise in financial crime and in Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 cases, including the restraint, recovery, forfeiture or confiscation of assets. She has conducted substantial and high-profile cases of fraud, money laundering and bribery and is ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for her specialism in fraud. She has gained recognition for her strength in marshalling and managing voluminous material, exacting case preparation, and intelligent and pithy advocacy. She has experience in representing and advising both individual and corporate clients.

Career

Called 2003; Lincoln's Inn

Memberships

Criminal Bar Association, Fraud Lawyers’ Association; Proceeds of Crime Lawyers’ Association

Education

A (Hons) PPE New College Oxford (First Class); LLM (Distinction) Kings College London