About the author
Prof Philippe Sands QC
Philippe Sands studied at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and was called to the bar in 1985. As a barrister at Matrix Chambers, he has practised public international law, arbitration, and environmental law. This practise has been complemented by Philippe's continued academic study of these legal areas. He has authored or edited a number of textbooks and mainstream books in his fields of expertise.
Philippe joined the law faculty at University College London, where he is Professor of Law and Director of the Centre of International Courts and Tribunals, in 2002, and took silk in 2003. He has been a member of the Irish bar since January 2003. He continues to practise at Matrix Chambers.
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