JUNIOR PROFILE

Philippa Charles

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Before joining Twenty Essex in February 2023, Philippa was the Head of International Arbitration at Stewarts in London; the UK’s largest disputes-only practice. She was a law firm partner for 15 years.

She specialises in complex, high-value cross-border arbitration disputes, and has 24 years’ experience of proceedings before the major arbitral institutions. Philippa has accepted appointments as arbitrator for a number of years and has sat as sole, chair and party-appointee in ICC, LCIA, SIAC, SCC, FAI, AAA-ICDR and ad-hoc arbitration.

Career

Read a full summary of Philippa's career on the Twenty Essex website

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Philippa Charles is a solicitor-advocate who is highly regarded for her arbitrator practice. She has sat as arbitrator in ICC, LCIA and SIAC proceedings, among others. She is extremely able to handle matters from a range of industries including finance, oil and gas, and aviation.

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Strengths

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Philippa Charles was extremely well prepared and handled the procedural issues and hearing with aplomb, calmness and authority.
International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar
Philippa is a very experienced arbitration practitioner.
International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar