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Philip Riches KC

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

16 years ranked

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

16 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Philip is recognised as a leading barrister in international commercial dispute resolution and appears regularly in the English courts and in international arbitrations in England and overseas. His work has been particularly focused in recent years on civil fraud disputes, often requiring urgent injunction applications, energy disputes and disputes relating to the enforcement of foreign arbitration awards.

Career

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Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Philip Riches KC possesses expertise in shipping disputes as well as mining, banking, energy and trade matters. He has dealt with a wide range of disputes in his time at the Bar, relating to both dry shipping issues and shipbuilding. His instructions originate in countries across the globe including China, Russia and those in South America.

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Philip Riches KC undertakes a wide array of disputes, with a particular emphasis on shipping matters. His practice also includes oil and gas and commodities arbitrations. He has particular experience in making applications relating to arbitrations that include freezing injunctions, disclosure orders and arbitral enforcements. He is particularly experienced in cases conducted under LCIA, ICC and LMAA rules.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Philip Riches KC manages a busy commercial practice and is recognised for his provision of expert advice and advocacy in civil fraud disputes. He has dealt with a raft of allegations in the course of his work including bribery, conspiracy and dishonesty. He is experienced in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.

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Strengths

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Clients definitely appreciate the pragmatic nature of his advice.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Philip is understated, has excellent client skills and is someone whose advice is always spot on. He's very commercial in his approach and is a regular choice for really heavy, high-value cases.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Philip is very approachable, his advice is spot-on and he has good client skills.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
His advocacy style is thorough, measured and holds the attention of the tribunal.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
His advice is spot-on, he has good client skills and he is very commercial.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
Philip Riches KC is an arbitration powerhouse.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar