Phillip D’Costa
Partner
Services
Commercial dispute resolution
Phillip is a highly regarded commercial disputes partner with extensive experience in handling complex international disputes, civil fraud cases, interim remedies, and asset recovery. He co-heads the firm’s India group, regularly assisting clients with disputes, transactions, and advice relating to India or Indian parties.
His practice involves advising and representing clients on pre-litigation strategy, court litigation or arbitration (ICC, LCIA, LME or ad hoc) and interim remedies, as well as in relation to asset recovery and enforcement of cross border judgments or awards.
As a leading commercial disputes partner, I bring a strategic approach to resolving complex disputes often involving multiple jurisdictions. My extensive experience of high-profile disputes of this nature allows me to navigate the intricacies of each case with precision and foresight in line with my client’s objectives.
Phillip’s expertise is widely recognised, as evidenced by his rankings in several prestigious legal directories. He is a ranked partner for commercial litigation, banking litigation, and civil fraud in the Legal 500, for asset recovery in the Lexology Index, and is listed in the India Business Law Journal’s ‘International A-List’. A member of the firm’s pro bono team, Phillip regularly writes, speaks and provides training on a variety of topics including jurisdiction, arbitration, interim remedies, enforcement and AML. Phillip has served in a number of leadership positions at the firm as well as externally. He is a board member of the UK India Business Council.
Recent work highlights
Worldwide freezing orders
Asset recovery action
Breach of agreement
Unfair prejudice petition
Joint venture dispute
Network migration dispute
High Court proceedings
Breach of contract
Quantum meruit claim
High Court proceedings
Breach of contract
Quantum meruit claim
External recognition
What people are saying
Phillip D’Costa has great commercial insight, is never afraid of the fight, and is tenacious in his pursuit of success.
Phillip D’Costa’s track record takes in civil fraud, asset tracing and recovery claims.
Phillip D’Costa is approachable, unflappable, and has a fantastic stream of instructions, particularly from India.
Phillip D’Costa has mastered the art of understanding clients’ needs and delivering results.
Phillip D’Costa is reassuring, unflappable, commercially savvy and immensely hard-working.
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