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Philip Edey KC

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Twenty Essex
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Ranked in 3 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Commercial

UK

17 years ranked

Shipping & Commodities

UK

14 years ranked

International Arbitration - The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

5 years ranked

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Chambers Global Guide

Shipping & Commodities - UK

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Philip Edey KC is an exceptional advocate with considerable shipping and commodities expertise. His broad practice includes charter party disputes, cargo claims and bill of lading cases. He both litigates disputes and acts as an arbitrator. He has dealt with cases relating to both soft and hard commodities.

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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Philip Edey KC is well regarded for his expertise in international arbitrations, acting in disputes seated in cities such as San Francisco and London under the remit of the ICC and other arbitral institutions. His diverse client base spans the globe, and includes companies and individuals in an ever-growing list of jurisdictions including China and Japan. He has significant expertise in shipping arbitrations. He also takes appointments as an arbitrator.

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  • A definite go-to counsel for difficult questions of law.

    Shipping & CommoditiesChambers Global Guide

  • Philip Edey is one of the most sought-after experts at the Bar.

    Shipping & CommoditiesChambers Global Guide

  • He is very good at taking something intellectually hard and turning it round.

    Shipping & CommoditiesChambers Global Guide

  • He has a massive brain, he really commands the respect of the judges and he knows the courts like the back of his hand.

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global Guide

  • Philip is the best silk I have worked with. He has everything you need from a top silk. He is a most persuasive advocate, who is passionate and works tirelessly.

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global Guide

  • A leading figure at the Bar, he has extremely good legal and tactical judgement. He walks the court through each stage of his argument, clearly, concisely and calmly.

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global Guide

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Global Market Leaders

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