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Philippa Webb KC

Philippa Webb KC

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Philippa’s practice covers all aspects of public international law. She acts for states and private entities in domestic and international courts on a wide range of issues. These include state and diplomatic immunities, territorial and maritime boundaries, treaty obligations, law of the sea, state responsibility, human rights, humanitarian law, law of international organisations and international criminal law.

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Philippa Webb acts for states and non-governmental bodies, advising on a wide range of PIL issues including state and diplomatic immunities, as well as maritime, boundary and treaty disputes. She is a professor of public international law at King's College London.

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  • Philippa has an extraordinary depth of intellect.

    Public International Law: The English BarChambers Global Guide
  • Philippa is a true expert in the international law, with a particularly broad knowledge.

    Public International Law: The English BarChambers Global Guide
  • Philippa is a superstar. She is impressively clear and thorough with strong strategic judgement.

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