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Philip Woolfe | Monckton Chambers
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MA (Cantab), BA (First Class), BCL (Oxon)
Philip is an EU law specialist with a particular focus on Competition Law and Telecommunications. He also has experience in Public Procurement, Commercial Litigation and Indirect Tax. He is a recommended junior for Competition/European Law and Telecommunications Law in Chambers and Partners, which has described him as “an absolutely fantastic junior who is extremely bright and knowledgeable about telecoms” “a considered advocate and people really listen to him,” and as having “a great work ethic and is very hands-on.”
He is a Quondam Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford University and a contributing author to recent and current editions of Bellamy and Child’s European Law of Competition (7th edition, OUP 2013 and 8th edition, OUP 2018).
EE Limited v Ofcom [2017] EWCA Civ 1873: Acting for EE in its successful appeal to the Court of Appeal in judicial review proceedings against Ofcom’s decision raising annual licence fees for mobile spectrum.
British Telecommunications v Ofcom; Hutchison 3G UK v Ofcom [2017] EWHC 3376 (Admin): Acting for BT and EE in their judicial review claim against Ofcom’s decision to impose caps on the award of new mobile spectrum (2.6 and 3.4 GHz), and acting in relation to Hutchison 3G’s parallel judicial review claim. Also acted in the Court of Appeal.
British Telecommunications plc v Ofcom; TalkTalk v Ofcom: Acting for TalkTalk in its successful appeal to the CAT against the terms of a price control imposed in Ofcom’s Business Connectivity Market Review (BCMR); acting for TalkTalk, Three, Colt and Vodafone in their intervention in BT’s appeal to the CAT against Ofcom’s BCMR decisions [2017] CAT 25.
Socrates Limited v Law Society of England and Wales [2017] CAT 10 – successfully acting for the Claimant in an abuse of dominance claim which was the first fast track trial in the CAT.
Agents Mutual Limited v Gascoigne Halman Limited: Acting for the Defendant on competition issues referred to the CAT, relating to the effect of contractual terms on the market for online property portals.
Acting for Secretary of State for Health in High Court damages actions concerning breaches of competition law in relation to Gaviscon and Perindopril and appeared before the EU Commission.
Competition & Telecommunications
Philip is heavily involved in litigation both in the CAT and High Court and regularly advises on proceedings before Ofcom, the Competition Commission, the OFT and the European Commission. He has particular expertise in relation to platform markets, mobile networks (including spectrum issues) and pharmaceuticals.
Acting for Secretary of State for Health in High Court damages actions concerning breaches of competition law in relation to Gaviscon and Perindopril, and appeared before the European Commission.
EE Limited v Ofcom: Acting for EE in its successful appeal to the Court of Appeal in judicial review proceedings against Ofcom’s decision raising annual licence fees for mobile spectrum.
British Telecommunications v Ofcom; Hutchison 3G UK v Ofcom: Acting for BT and EE in their judicial review claim against Ofcom’s decision to impose caps on the award of new mobile spectrum (2.6 and 3.4 GHz), and acting in relation to Hutchison 3G’s parallel judicial review claim.
British Telecommunications plc v Ofcom; TalkTalk v Ofcom: Acting for TalkTalk in its successful appeal to the CAT against the terms of a price control imposed in Ofcom’s Business Connectivity Market Review (BCMR); acting for TalkTalk, Three, Colt and Vodafone in their intervention in BT’s appeal to the CAT against Ofcom’s BCMR decisions
Emerald Supplies Limited and others v British Airways: Acting for Korean Air (Part 20 Defendant) in damages action concerning alleged cartelisation of surcharges in the aviation sector (ongoing)
Terravision Transport Limited v Stansted Airport Limited; R (Easybus Limited) v Standsted Airport Limited: Acting for Stansted Airport in successful defence of abuse of dominance proceedings in High Court, and in successful defence of related judicial review proceedings in Administrative Court.
British Telecommunications plc v Ofcom [2011] CAT 24, [2012] EWCA Civ 1002, [2014] UKSC 42: Appearing in the CAT, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for Mobile Network Operators in appeals against Ofcom’s determination of disputes concerning calls to non-geographic numbers
British Gas v Ofgem: Appeared for British Gas in CAT appeals and reference to the CMA regarding price controls on electricity distribution.
(1) British Sky Broadcasting Limited and TalkTalk Group PLC and (2) British Telecommunications plc v Ofcom (Local Loop Unbundling) [2013] CAT 8: Acted for Sky and TalkTalk in appeals to Competition Appeal Tribunal and references to Competition Commission.
Vodafone Limited and Verizon UK Limited v Ofcom: Appeal and reference toCompetition Commission concerning price controls on business leased lines.
Philip has undertaken a wide range of public procurement work, particularly in connection with the health and defence sector. He frequently advises and represents both private parties and authorities.
Advising prominent defence contractors regarding the restructuring of a very long term, mulit-billion pound contract with the MoD.
Advising a provider of supply chain finance in relation to the award of a framework contract.
SITA v Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority, [2010] EWHC 680 (Ch); [2010] 2C.M.L.R. 48 (first instance); [2011] EWCA Civ 156; [2011] T.C.L.R. 3 (on appeal), an action for damages under Public Contracts Regulations 2006.
Philip advised and appeared on a range of free movement issues. Recent work includes Barco de Vapor BV and Others v Thanet District Council, judicial review and High Court damages action concerning the movement of live animals through UK ports. Past work has included advising or acting in relation to a criminal prosecution for breach of intellectual property rights and the Video Recordings Act 1984; the supply of biomass for electricity generation; and the operation of television broadcasting legislation.
As regards EU consumer protection law, Philip was seconded to the (then) OFT to work on the investigation of unauthorised overdraft bank charges and has advised consumer regulatory authorities on enforcement work, including Retirement Home Exit Fees. He regularly advises private parties in connection with the application of EU consumer legislation, in particular in the telecoms and finance sectors. Clients have included a major mobile network operator, airlines, exam boards and commercial training providers.
Philip also advises and appears in general commercial litigation.
Acting for NHS Trusts defending claim for breach of contract with communications services provider;Acting for mobile network operator in debt recovery.
Philip appears in both the First-Tier and Upper Tribunals and the Court of Appeal in relation to VAT matters, and previously appeared in the VAT & Duties Tribunal and Chancery Division. He advises on VAT, customs and excise duties issues, particularly where there is a need for specialist EU or human rights expertise.
FJ Chalke Ltd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2009] EWHC 952 (Ch), [2009]S.T.C. 2027; [2010] EWCA Civ 313, [2010] S.T.C. 1640: case concerning right to compound interest in EU law.
John Wilkins (Motor Engineers) Ltd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2009] UKUT 175 (TCC); [2009] S.T.C. 2485 (first instance); [2010] EWCA Civ 923; [2010] S.T.C. 2418(appeal on time point); [2011] EWCA Civ 429 (application for reference to ECJ) (ongoing): Appeared for HMRC in leading Tribunal case and further appeals on availability of compound interest under s 78 VATA 1994
Blackburn v HMRC: Appeal relating to the religious exemption from the obligation to file VAT returns online and rights under Article 8 ECHR.
Competition Law: “His critical thinking is superb.” “He turns things around quickly, is on top of all of the detail in cases and has good instincts about the right approach to take.” “His direct and clear approach plays well.” – Chambers UK, 2020
Telecommunications: “Exceptionally bright and incredibly unassuming, he works very hard.” “Certainly knows his stuff and has specialist knowledge of the telecoms area.” – Chambers UK, 2020
Leading junior in Competition: ‘A combative advocate who fights the client’s corner.’ – Legal 500, 2020
Competition Law: “Has very good judgement as to how to approach things and what will play well in court.” – Chambers UK and Chambers Global, 2019
Telecommunications: “He is very accessible and it is great to work with him.” “He is personable and good to get on with.” – Chambers UK, 2019
Leading junior in Competition: ‘Experienced, calm, and very thorough. He is also thoroughly decent and conscientious.’ – Legal 500, 2018
Competition Law: “He is user-friendly, easy to work with and a great team player with a very good understanding of the law.” – Chambers UK, 2018
Telecommunications: “He has excellent intuition in terms of how to play things tactically.” – Chambers UK, 2018
Leading junior in Competition: ‘‘He knows each case inside out and knows what is going to play well with the judge.’’ – Legal 500, 2017
Competition Law: “He is excellent, turns work around very quickly and is on top of all the detail.” – Chambers UK, 2017
“Philip Woolfe is quickly gaining a strong foothold in the competition law market. Sources comment that “he belies his years in terms of knowledge and experience,” and confirm that he is a “very sharp, affable and dedicated person.” His recent work includes NHS v Reckitt Benckiser, a matter in which the NHS is claiming damages against Reckitt Benckiser following on from the OFT decision to fine the company over its Gaviscon supply policy.” Chambers UK, 2013
Bellamy and Child’s European Law of Competition (8th edition, OUP forthcoming) (Chapter on Market Definition)
Bellamy and Child’s European Law of Competition (7th edition, OUP 2013) (Chapter on Non-Covert Horizontal Agreements)
Philip Woolfe and Stefan Kuppen acted for Achilles in successful CAT claim against Network Rail 25 September 2019
Achilles Information Limited v Network Rail Infrastructure Limited [2019] CAT 20 3 September 2019
Vodafone & Ors. v The Office of Communications 4 June 2019
Review of the general conditions of entitlement—Ofcom 11 May 2018