Zulassung

  • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Berufserfahrung

  • 2006 to date, Partner, DLA Piper
  • 1999 to 2006, Partner, London based international law firm
  • 1992 to 1999, Solicitor, London based international law firm
  • 1990 to 1992, Trainee Solicitor, London based international law firm

Empfehlung

  • Philip Chong is recognised in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame for International Arbitration (Legal 500, 2021)
  • Phil Chong is described as "one of the leading oil and gas lawyers in the market" (Legal 500, 2021)
  • Philip Chong has “excellent strategic insight and is effective, practical and good to work with. He combines these strengths with sharp intelligence, sector knowledge and good judgement to make seemingly intractable problems resolvable”. “He is a great strategist who is effective, practical and good to work with.” (Chambers & Partners 2020)
  • “Philip Chong is particularly recognised for his expertise in energy and infrastructure related disputes, […].” and is described as “a standout partner, with an excellent reputation” and as “a tactically astute, thoughtful and heavy-hitting leader in London”. (Legal 500, 2020)
  • The DLA Team is described as having “the best litigation approach of any firm in the City”. Philip “brings real clout to the biggest cases” (Legal 500, 2020) and as "The Rolls-Royce of city litigation practices – they can staff any case with the best lawyers at the appropriate level, can handle any dispute and have expertise around the world. They readily bring these skills into focus in the oil and gas sector". (Legal 500, 2021)
  • "Clients remark that 'Philip's leadership skills are supreme' and that he has 'excellent strategic insight.' Market sources also praise his advocacy skills and highlight that 'he is a great team player'". (Chambers UK, 2018)
  • "He is very bright, talented, has a flawless knowledge of the law and demonstrates great attention to detail." (Chambers UK, 2017)
  • Philip Chong is noted for his ‘excellent strategic insight’. (Legal 500, 2017)
  • Philip Chong is described as a "terrifically bright partner". (Chambers UK, 2016)
  • [Philip Chong] is "a pleasure to work with," said one client. "He manages his team, he manages my cases and I think he's brilliant." (Chambers UK, 2015)

Ausbildung

  • The College of Law, 1990
  • Bristol University, LLB (Hons) 1989