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Philippe Sands KC

UK Bar 2026

 11KBW

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Public International Law

London (Bar)

International Human Rights Law

London (Bar)

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Public International Law - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Peers see Philippe Sands KC as a leading light in the area of PIL and note that he is highly respected by the ICJ and a host of other international tribunals. He has deep expertise in maritime delimitation, international environmental law and investment treaty cases, and also increasingly acts as an arbitrator. He has appeared before many international forums including the ICJ, WTO settlement organs and the ICC.

Strengths

Everything Philippe touches becomes gold. Having him on a team is a very rare privilege.

Philippe Sands is a visionary. He is one of a kind in the international litigation arena. He is an impressive barrister to watch in action before the international courts and tribunals.

Philippe is a superstar in the public international law.

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International Human Rights Law - London (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Philippe Sands KC in an experienced international human rights silk. He is noted for his skill in claims before the European Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice.

Strengths

Philippe Sands is a clear front-runner.

Philippe Sands is known internationally as a strong environmental lawyer.

Philippe Sands is amazing, especially his work on eco-side.

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