Patrick Swain > Debevoise & Plimpton LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
65 GRESHAM STREET
LONDON
EC2V 7NQ
England
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Work Department

Litigation

Position

Patrick Swain is a partner based in the London office, where he is a member of the Litigation Department. Mr. Swain’s practice focusses on commercial disputes.

He has guided clients through high profile disputes and claims in a variety of contexts, including M&A-related and other shareholder disputes, commercial fraud claims, professional negligence litigation and contentious insolvency.

Mr. Swain also has a distinctly international practice, having practised from London, New York and Hong Kong during the course of his career to date.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium

(Leading individuals)

Patrick SwainDebevoise & Plimpton LLP

Described by a client as a ‘disputes powerhouse’, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is well-versed in handling complex high-stakes matters for large blue-chip multinationals. ‘Great advocate and cross examinerLord Peter Goldsmith KC leads the team that has particular experience in funds and private equity related work. Widely lauded Patrick Swain is key to the team, with extensive experience in shareholder disputes alongside commercial fraud claims and professional negligence litigation. ‘Brilliant commercial litigatorChristopher Boyne is a ‘trusted commercial advisor‘ to many of the clients of the practice. At associate level, ‘exceptionally smart, diligent, and creativeLuke Duggan is recommended.