Philippa Webb

Professor Philippa Webb is a leading scholar and practitioner in public international law, affiliated with the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government and a Fellow of Exeter College. She also practices as a barrister at Twenty Essex Chambers, appearing before international courts like the International Court of Justice and European Court of Human Rights.

• Doctorate and LLM from Yale Law School
• University Medal in LLB and BA from University of New South Wales

Her research spans state immunity, international dispute settlement, human rights, and UN law. She has authored seminal works including The Law of State Immunity and The Right to a Fair Trial in International Law, cited by national courts globally.

Recent publications focus on freedom of speech, racial discrimination, and judicial integration in international law. Awards include the American Society of International Law's Certificate of Merit (twice) and recognition as a 'Star Individual' in Public International Law.

• Former legal officer to Judge Rosalyn Higgins at the ICJ
• Advisor to UN rapporteur on counter-terrorism drones and the Clooney Foundation for Justice
• Contributor to British Academy and Nuffield Foundation projects

She co-hosts the EJIL: Talk! Podcast and actively bridges academic-practice through roles in litigation, policy advisory, and tech-for-justice initiatives.