“In advocacy, he is outstanding. Philip is a smooth, charismatic advocate. He is very impressive on his feet and really gets himself immersed in the case. He understands the details and aviation law back to front.”
Aviation leasing and finance disputes
“In advocacy, he is outstanding. Philip is a smooth, charismatic advocate. He is very impressive on his feet and really gets himself immersed in the case. He understands the details and aviation law back to front.”
Aviation leasing and finance disputes
Philip has been instructed as leading counsel in most of the significant cases relating to operating and finance leases of aircraft in the last 20 years including the seminal decision on allocation of risk in ACG Acquisition v Olympic Airlines.
He advises and represents lessors and lessees in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Most recently he acted for Genesis in the latest claim against Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet relating to end of lease return conditions and the rights of the lessor to certify amounts due.
Case Specialisms
- Insurance
- Air Accidents
- Product Liability
- Slots and Regulation
- Operating Lease Disputes
- Sale and Purchase Agreements
“Philip is a great and very responsive barrister. He thoroughly deserves his reputation as being one of the world leading aviation silks.”
