JUNIOR PROFILE

Philippa Eastwood

UK Bar 2026

Doughty Street Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Financial Crime

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Business Crime & Investigations

Criminal Appeals

Career

Philippa is an established criminal defence advocate, regularly instructed in complex and significant cases. She is listed in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for her expertise. In representing those accused in diverse cases from murder to drug conspiracies and cheating the public revenue, she has built a reputation for meticulous case preparation, strategic thinking, and determined and incisive defending.

Philippa has particular expertise in financial crime and in Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 cases, including the restraint, recovery, forfeiture or confiscation of assets. She has conducted substantial and high-profile cases of fraud, money laundering and bribery. She has gained recognition for her strength in marshalling and managing voluminous material, exacting case preparation, and intelligent and pithy advocacy. She has experience in representing both individual and corporate defendants. She is a sought-after advocate in POCA Appellate work and has acted as independent counsel for the SFO, considering material for the determination of Legal Professional Privilege.

Professional Memberships

Criminal Bar Association

South Eastern Circuit

Bar Human Rights Committee

Fraud Lawyers' Association

The League for Penal Reform

Liberty

Education

Kings College London, LLM [Distinction]

New College, Oxford University, BA, Philosophy, Politics & Economics [First Class]

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Philippa Eastwood is an established defence junior who is valued for her experience in fraud cases, including tax frauds. She is noted for her deft advocacy in bribery cases and also offers expertise in confiscation matters.

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Strengths

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It's like having a silk on board with Philippa. She is a strategic decisionmaker and has meticulous attention to detail.
Financial CrimeUK Bar
Philippa has a phenomenal work ethic and provides clear and concise advice. She is one of the best juniors at the bar.
Financial CrimeUK Bar
Philippa is phenomenal. She is so thorough and works so hard. She is a class act all round.
Financial CrimeUK Bar