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Ecclesiastical Law - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Philip Petchey is a highly respected ecclesiastical lawyer who is Chancellor of the Diocese of Southwark and Secretary of the Ecclesiastical Judges' Association. He has a particular depth of expertise in ecclesiastical matters concerning alterations to churches and clergy discipline.
Strengths
Philip Petchey is very good indeed in terms of knowledge.
Philip Petchey is so deeply embedded in the world of ecclesiastical law, especially on the judicial side.
Philip Petchey is very highly respected.
Agriculture & Rural Affairs - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Philip Petchey is a longstanding member of the bar who is praised for his intellectual approach. His practice involves work on common land and footpath designation, as well as village green disputes.
Strengths
Philip is extremely well regarded. He was very good and thorough, very reliable, conscientious and a diligent specialist in that area.
Philip Petchey is very solid. There is nothing he doesn't know academically. The extent of his legal knowledge is fantastic.