Founding member of Matrix Chambers Philippe Sands KC joins 11 King's Bench Walk

Founding member of Matrix Chambers Philippe Sands KC joins 11 King's Bench Walk

The founding member of Matrix Chambers, Philippe Sands KC is all set to join 11 King's Bench Walk (11KBW), a leading commercial, employment and public law specialists.

Sands is experienced in public international law, international environmental law and investment treaty cases, while as an arbitrator he advises governments, international organisations, corporations and individuals on public international law. He has appeared before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the WTO, commercial arbitrations and maritime boundary delimitation disputes.

He is best known for his ICJ work, appearing in more than a dozen cases. His previous cases include Hungary v Slovakia, Croatia v Former Republic of Yugoslavia and Nicaragua v Honduras.

Sands also sits as an arbitrator in investor-state disputes at ICSID and the Court of Arbitration for Sport. He also acts as counsel in international law disputes, including the long-running Chagos Islands litigation, where he appeared for Mauritius, with 11KBW representing the UK.

Sands' exit from Matrix ends a more than 20-year relationship with the set, which started in 2000, before taking silk in 2003. His arrival at 11KBW will significantly boost its reputation and extend the set's reach.

According to joint head of chambers at 11KBW, Daniel Stilitz KC, Sands is a renowned leader in international law and a very welcome addition to the set.