"inspires confidence" "excellent in maritime law" "impressively commercial" "clear, sensible and strategic" "quick and cost effective" - The Legal 500 UK 2021"Outstanding" - The Legal 500 UK 2019"Confident, practical and good at reading his opponents' minds.” – Chambers & Partners 2019"Top 10 Winner" - Recognised as one of the Top 10 Maritime Lawyers of 2017 in Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in the Shipping Industry.Mike specialises in shipping, contentious ship finance and ship and offshore vessel construction. Mike's clients include shipowners, traders, insurers, banks and funds, and shipyards.With over 20 years’ of practice in the marine and international trade sector, Mike has a wealth of knowledge and experience which he brings to bear to help clients resolve their most complex and difficult problems. Representing some of the largest and most well-known companies in the marine and international trade sector, Mike is known as both an exceptional lawyer and a clever strategist. Equally at home in London arbitration or multi-jurisdictional Court proceedings, Mike has a strong record of success for clients in a wide range of matters from shipping and cargo claims, groundings and vessel fires through to complex multi-vessel finance enforcement. On the construction side, Mike represents shipyards and buyers on a range of construction projects from super-yachts through to complex offshore vessels and rigs.Mike regularly delivers training to industry professionals, on a bespoke basis for clients, and through the leading industry association, BIMCO.Mike is a CEDR Accredited Mediator.Directory Quotes"The "very, very knowledgeable" Mike Phillips is praised by peers, who relate that he is "very diligent and understands the client quickly.""Chambers UK 2013"Mike Phillips is singled out for praise by clients, who note that he "gives sharp legal analysis combined with an easy manner." He is described as "a talented lawyer who is not afraid to give tough advice when required." Phillips is a shipping litigation partner with considerable experience in representing Indian clients from the maritime industry." Chambers UK 2013