LAWYER PROFILE

Philip Hertz

UK 2026

Sidley Austin LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Firms)

17 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Philip has been a Partner since 2002 and is Global Co-Head of the Restructuring and Insolvency Group. He is a member of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals, INSOL, and the Insolvency Lawyers’ Association. Philip is a past President of the Insolvency Lawyers’ Association.

Philip is the co-author of the chapter entitled “Schemes of Arrangement” in Tolley's Insolvency Law and “Compromising Shareholder Claims both generally and in listed companies” in “The Law and Practice of Restructuring in the UK and US” as well as numerous articles on insolvency related topics. His practice involves general insolvency and restructuring work (as well as insurance run-off and insolvency work).

Career

University College, London (LLB) 1989

Downing College Cambridge (LLM) 1991

Joined Clifford Chance as a trainee solicitor 1991

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1993

Partner since 2002

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Philip Hertz is the global head of restructuring and insolvency at Clifford Chance, with enviable experience in complex cross-border matters. He is a popular choice for lender clients, counting leading banks and governmental bodies among his client base.

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Strengths

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Philip is a top-drawer individual. He is a very high-quality, top-class lawyer in the space. I'm a big fan.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Philip is a really good lawyer. He is an excellent communicator, he is highly knowledgeable and respected, he gets to the issue quickly and he provides clear advice.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Philip is a mastermind who is able to distil complex issues into commercial advice. Put simply, he is one of the most knowledgeable restructuring attorneys I have ever met, and I have met many.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Philip's seniority in restructuring is unquestionable.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession