Philip is a partner in the firm's Investment Management practice group and has wide experience in all aspects of law and regulation in the UK financial services industry.  He works closely with U.S. and other colleagues to provide international financial services regulatory advice and his practice also focuses on investment funds, particularly hedge funds, real estate funds, private equity funds and listed investment funds.  His transactional work also encompasses corporate projects such as joint ventures and establishment of limited liability partnerships, with a particular emphasis on the investment management and real estate sectors.  He has advised a number of U.S. clients on the establishment of their business in the UK.