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.

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“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.”