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Philip Rubens
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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.
Philip Advises
- Institutions
- Hedge funds
- Directors
- Shareholders
- Retail clients
Experience Highlights
- He is appointed as a commercial mediator to resolve disputes and has been involved in over 60 mediations in a variety of sectors.
- Numerous interest rate swap misselling claims including LIBOR manipulation for professional and retail clients against major banks
- Actions for clients relating to claims for fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation.
- Advising both regulated and not regulated entities in relation to proceedings brought by the FCA for market abuse
- FCA/SEC whistleblower claims
- Acting with a wide variety of clients in relation to litigation and arbitration in relation to non-financial services sectors
- Acted on cross-border litigation claims with India and the Far East.
- Acted on US whistleblower claims
Career History
- Finers Stephens Innocent (1987–2012)
- Cooke Young and Keidan (2012–16)
- Teacher Stern (2016–20)
Expertise
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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.
Philip Advises
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- Institutions
- Hedge funds
- Directors
- Shareholders
- Retail clients
Experience Highlights
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- He is appointed as a commercial mediator to resolve disputes and has been involved in over 60 mediations in a variety of sectors.
- Numerous interest rate swap misselling claims including LIBOR manipulation for professional and retail clients against major banks
- Actions for clients relating to claims for fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation.
- Advising both regulated and not regulated entities in relation to proceedings brought by the FCA for market abuse
- FCA/SEC whistleblower claims
- Acting with a wide variety of clients in relation to litigation and arbitration in relation to non-financial services sectors
- Acted on cross-border litigation claims with India and the Far East.
- Acted on US whistleblower claims
Career History
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- Finers Stephens Innocent (1987–2012)
- Cooke Young and Keidan (2012–16)
- Teacher Stern (2016–20)
Testimonials
“Congratulations on your Legal 500 2024 rankings, Philip.”
The Legal 500 2024
“Philip Rubens and Clare Jones are proactive in dealing with complex issues and getting a grasp on the case.”
The Legal 500 2024
"Philip Rubens and Clare Jones are two outstanding lawyers and a pleasure to deal with.”
The Legal 500 2024