SILK PROFILE

Rory Phillips KC

UK Bar 2026

3 Verulam Buildings

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

About

Provided by 3 Verulam Buildings

Practice Areas

Commercial and financial services law and regulation, with an emphasis on insurance. Public law, with the strong emphasis on national security work. Public inquiries and investigations.

Career

Called 1984. Attorney General’s A and B Panels. Silk 2002.

Counsel to the Rosemary Nelson Inquiry

Counsel to the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards

Counsel to the Cranston Inquiry

Professional Memberships

Bencher of the Inner Temple

Chair of the Temple Church Trust

Publications

Contributing author to National Security: Law, Procedure and Practice (2nd edition, OUP, 2024)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Rory Phillips KC predominantly represents government departments and intelligence agencies in significant public law challenges. He is especially experienced in cases regarding national security and foreign affairs. His expertise also encompasses human rights and public inquiries.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Rory Phillips KC has extensive experience of large public inquiries and investigations. His expertise includes representing core participants and serving as counsel to public inquiries and parliamentary commissions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rory is a high-quality, exceptional and prepared barrister.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
Rory is an extremely experienced practitioner with a very nice way in court.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
Rory speaks with great authority on national security issues. He is trusted and respected by the court and judges.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
Rory Phillips KC is a superb orator. It's incredibly impressive; he really holds the room. He is also great with clients.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
More than a safe pair of hands, I can trust Rory to make difficult decisions and make them right every single time, which is really exceptional.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
His methodical, calm and friendly approach is coupled with a devastatingly quick intellect. Rory impresses with his ability to get to grips with a complicated issue and present it flawlessly.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar