Phillip Wien

Sir Phillip Solly Wien (7 August 1913 – 11 June 1981) was a British barrister and judge. He was a High Court judge, sitting in the Queen's Bench Division judge, from 1970 until his death in 1981.

Wien was educated at Canton High School, Cardiff and the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire. He then studied at the University of London. Wien practiced as a solicitor between 1938 and 1946.

During the Second World War, Wien served as a major with the 22nd Dragoon Guards and was mentioned in despatches. He became a Queen's Counsel in 1961.

He represented the National Coal Board at the tribunal into the Aberfan disaster. Despite his advice, the NCB refused to admit liability for an extended period of time.

He was Recorder of Birkenhead from 1965 until 1969. He was appointed Recorder of Swansea in 1969.