SILK PROFILE

Philippa Hopkins KC

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

27 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

Insurance

London (Bar)

9 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

1 year ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Philippa Hopkins KC is an impressive barrister with a wide commercial dispute resolution practice that has a particular focus on shipping matters. She regularly acts as an advocate in court as well as in arbitration forums. Her practice includes marine insurance, dry shipping, shipbuilding and commodities cases.

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

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Philippa Hopkins KC is well versed in acting in a broad range of domestic and international arbitrations, demonstrating expertise across a number of industry sectors, including construction, banking and pharmaceuticals. She regularly accepts appointments as arbitrator and offers advocacy under the auspices of the LCIA, ICC and LMAA.

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Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Philippa Hopkins KC is a well-regarded advocate experienced in a wide array of commercial disputes. She demonstrates considerable expertise in marine insurance, reinsurance and international arbitration.

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Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Philippa Hopkins KC has experience representing clients in areas such as long-term coal supply agreements and oil production sharing agreements. She has significant experience appearing in international arbitrations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Philippa is an excellent advocate and clever. She provides quality and concise advice.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
She is absolutely phenomenal, incredibly bright and a really good team leader.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
She is very good on her feet and very quick in preparation but never misses any details.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
Philippa has an outstanding brain. She is one of the top KCs, and I always recommend her.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
Philippa Hopkins is absolutely super. She is user-friendly and bright.
InsuranceUK Bar
She is down to earth and clever, with vital common sense in problem-solving.
InsuranceUK Bar