London Commercial Litigation Solicitor: Expert High Court Representation

With over 30 years of experience, Philip Rubens is a Legal 500-ranked commercial litigation solicitor providing authoritative representation in high-value, complex disputes. Based in London, he acts for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporates, and institutional investors in the UK High Court, protecting their financial interests and reputations when the stakes are highest.

Philip focuses exclusively on resolving serious commercial and financial disputes, typically where damages exceed £1 million. His practice is built on providing precise, strategic, and discreet legal counsel to achieve successful outcomes in even the most challenging cases.

Our High Court Litigation Services

As a specialist in this field, Philip provides strategic guidance and robust representation across a focused range of complex disputes. His expertise is sought for matters involving significant financial or reputational risk.

Core areas of practice include:

• Breach of Contract Disputes: Pursuing and defending claims arising from complex commercial agreements, joint ventures, and financial arrangements.
• Misrepresentation Claims: Acting for clients who have entered into agreements based on false or misleading information, whether fraudulent, negligent, or innocent.
• Complex Financial Services Litigation: Representing clients in disputes involving sophisticated financial products, often with a derivative element, and claims against banks or financial institutions.
• Shareholder & Company Disputes: Acting in disputes between shareholders, derivative actions, and other contentious corporate matters.
• Professional Negligence: Pursuing claims against professionals where their advice or service has fallen below the required standard, causing financial loss.

While this page primarily addresses High Court litigation, Philip also possesses extensive experience in shareholder group actions under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). For additional details, please consult our dedicated page on [FSMA Group Litigation].

Specialist in Cross-Border Litigation

Operating from London, a global centre for dispute resolution, Philip has cultivated an extensive international practice. He is highly experienced in managing cross-border litigation and adept at coordinating legal strategy across multiple jurisdictions.

He regularly represents clients from the United States, India, and the Far East, providing them with seamless and effective representation in the English courts. This involves close collaboration with foreign counsel to ensure a cohesive, global approach to your dispute. His understanding of the procedural rules of major arbitral bodies, such as the LCIA and ICC, informs his strategic approach to international disputes, even when they are before the High Court.

If your dispute is subject to an arbitration agreement, you can learn more about our expertise here: [International Arbitration].

Representative Experience

Philip’s track record is defined by successfully navigating clients through high-value, multi-faceted disputes. To maintain client confidentiality, the following examples are anonymised:

• Acted for a group of international investors in a multi-million-pound High Court claim against a UK-listed PLC for misleading statements made to the market.
• Successfully represented a US-based fund in a breach of contract and misrepresentation dispute concerning a significant real estate development project in London.
• Successfully represented a senior executive in a complex commercial dispute concerning allegations of a breach of fiduciary duty, securing a favourable pre-trial settlement.
• Represented an Indian conglomerate in a dispute arising from a failed joint venture, involving proceedings in both the UK and overseas.
• Acted for buy-side clients in a complex misselling claim related to the sale of financial products with a significant derivative element.

Why Instruct Philip Rubens?

Choosing the right solicitor is critical to the outcome of your dispute. Clients instruct Philip for his distinct combination of experience, technical skill, and commercial focus.

• Over 30 Years’ Specialist Experience: Decades of dedicated practice in commercial litigation, providing clients with seasoned judgment and strategic insight.
• Legal 500 Recognition: Independently recognised as a leading practitioner in his field, a testament to his expertise and successful track record.
• Direct Partner-Level Service: Clients receive direct, personal attention from Philip throughout the matter, ensuring continuity and a deep understanding of your objectives.
• Proven Success in High-Stakes Cases: A career built on handling complex, high-value (£1m+) and reputationally sensitive disputes for a discerning international client base.
• Commercially Focused & Discreet: Counsel is always delivered with your commercial objectives at the forefront, handled with the utmost discretion.

Process & Funding

Philips approach begins with a thorough analysis of your case to provide a clear, frank assessment of your position and the strategic options available to you. We believe in proactive case management, aimed at achieving your objectives efficiently, whether through negotiation, [Mediation], or proceeding to trial.

We understand that litigation costs are a significant consideration. Philip can advise on a range of funding options to manage cost and risk, including:

• Traditional private funding (hourly rates).
• In appropriate cases, Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs or “no win, no fee”).
• Third-Party Litigation Funding, where an external funder covers legal costs in exchange for a share of the proceeds.