Guernsey Finance

Philip has a law degree and was called to the English Bar in 1991 by the Inner Temple and practised as a Barrister on the South Eastern Circuit until he moved to Guernsey in 2000.  

He has spent the last 11 years working for the Law Officers of the Crown, most recently as the Director of the civil litigation team. 

Called to the Guernsey Bar in 2003 and appointed a Crown Advocate in 2004 he has, during his time with the Law Officers, regularly appeared on behalf of the States and has acted for and advised the Commission in a number of cases. 

He has also been closely involved in key strategic projects, including the purchase of Aurigny, civil aviation matters and in developing the Bailiwick’s emergency strategy.  He joined as the Commission’s Director of Fiduciary Services in June 2011.