Called to the Bar in 1976 as a criminal Barrister and practised in what is now the Chambers of Rock Tansey until 1985 when he transferred to become a solicitor. Initially working in Soho he soon joined Prince Evans Solicitors as Head of the Criminal and Family Law Department.

Philip founded Frank Brazell and Partners in 2002 and having been a member of the Law Society’s specialist Childrens Panel for 15 years now heads the family Law Department.

He is frequently instructed by the courts to act on behalf of children of all ages who are involved in care and adoption proceedings.Over the years he has acquired considerable experience in dealing with public and private law cases for children and parents alike.

Philip is the holder of the Higher Rights Qualification in all proceedings and will act as advocate throughout.

Albeit the Head of the Family Law Department he continues to represent clients in the criminal courts. Acting as Duty solicitor in both courts and police stations, dealing with a wide range of offences.