Philip
is a highly knowledgeable commercial litigator in all matters relating to
contentious financial services as well as in international commercial
arbitration relating to a variety of sectors including Hotels and Cosmetics. In
addition, Philip acts for shareholders in respect of claims under section 90 as
well as section 90A FSMA 2000. He also has extensive litigation experience in
respect of claims for the misselling of financial products including
derivatives.

He has over 30 years of experience in conducting major litigation and
arbitration cases- He only wishes to take on a select number of cases per year
so that he can focus thoroughly and diligently on any case so that a successful
outcome can be achieved for the client. Cases range in value and he will
generally be instructed on cases with a minimum damages value of £1 million.
The client base is varied.

He has a strong and successful track record in conducting major cases in
commercial dispute resolution. He focuses solely on litigation and arbitration
and FCA defence work and has recently been instructed on arbitrations under
both the LCIA rules and on an “ad hoc” basis. He gets to the heart of the
dispute quickly and gives clients very clear advice on merits as well as a cost
benefit analysis.

A significant number of clients are based outside of the UK, and he
works extensively and successfully with teams of foreign lawyers. The actions
are often multi-party with litigation in various jurisdictions. Clients include
international Entrepreneurs, Directors and Shareholders as well as
FCA-regulated individuals and Foreign Law Firms as well as litigation funders.

Client Testimonial

“I have known Philip for many years and hold him in high professional regard.
He is an experienced and diligent litigation lawyer who consistently demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and reliability. His calm, reassuring approach is particularly effective in complex matters, and I recommend him with complete confidence.” – Managing Director at Escotex International Ltd

“I have engaged Philip over the years to act on a variety of contentious matters. He is an exceptional litigator whose strategic clarity and relentless dedication make him an invaluable asset in any dispute. Having worked with Philip, it is clear why he is consistently ranked by the Legal 500; he has a rare ability to get to the heart of a complex case quickly, providing precise, thoughtful, and commercially sound advice.” – Andrew Case, Founder, Milkwood GC Services Limited

“Congratulations on your Legal 500 2024 rankings, Philip”

“Philip Rubens and Clare Jones are proactive in dealing with complex issues and getting a grasp on the case.”

“Philip Rubens and Clare Jones are two outstanding lawyers and a pleasure to deal with.”