Philip is a leading property lawyer and has been lead advisor for some of the island’s largest
residential developments. His experience in preliminary purchase agreements, land options,
planning appeals and conveyancing work is regularly called upon by clients. Philip was instrumental
in the implementation of the first Planning Obligation Agreement registered in the Island. Philip’s
team work efficiently and effectively to manage the client experience from beginning to end.
Philip appeared as Solicitor Advocate in the Matter of Walton Degrevement [2015] JRC 003 in which
the Royal Court determined that land held by a tenant in common could be subject to the
foreclosure process known as degrevement.
Philip also heads up the team administering delegates under the Capacity and Self Determination
(Jersey) Law 2016. He was convened to a working party on the implementation of the new law. He
also gave expert evidence in respect of delegate matters to the Royal Court in the case of The X
Children v Minister for Health [2018] JRC 226, the largest negligence claim by value in British legal
history.
Philip has advised clients in the sale and purchase of some of the islands highest value residential
property transactions, and regularly assists high net worth clients relocating to the Island. His
practical problem solving approach to transactions is valued by clients and colleagues.
Philip has previously been president of the Jersey Solicitors Association (the Chambre D’Ecrivains)
and sat on the Jersey Consumer Council. For some years he sat as Chair of the Jersey Health and
Safety Tribunal. He presently sits on the Law Society Conveyancing Sub Committee.
In his spare time, Philip has a love of all things automotive including classic cars and motor sport, as
well as his beloved Tottenham Hotspur.
