Philip specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration, with particular focus on shipping, commodities, insolvency and fraud. He has worked on various complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes, acting for a range of clients including banks, traders, insurers, ship-owners, charterers and other corporations.

He has extensive experience in managing shipping and commodities matters having spent 12 months on secondment at Noble Group in Hong Kong. Philip also advises on environmental and trade regulatory issues, including risk management, with a particular focus on commodities and high-tech products.

Prior to joining the Hong Kong office, Philip worked in HFW's London office.