Christopher Boyne > 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

Christopher Boyne is a partner based in the London office, where he works in the Litigation Department. He specialises in complex litigation and has wide-ranging commercial litigation experience across a wide variety of industries and geographies including financial institutions and multinational corporations.

He has represented clients on a variety of high-profile litigation matters including large-scale corporate disputes, shareholder/joint venture disputes, civil fraud claims and court applications relating to arbitral proceedings. He has extensive experience of applications to challenge the jurisdiction of the English Courts as well and advising on interim and protective measures in both English and foreign courts. This experience includes successfully obtaining and defending billion-dollar freezing injunctions. He has also advised on a wide range of banking and financial services disputes, including in respect of some of the most significant cases arising out of the collapse of Lehman Brothers.

Education

Mr. Boyne received his LL.B. (First Class) in 2003 from Kings College London. He is admitted to practise in England & Wales (2007).

Lawyer Rankings

London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium

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Parent company liability disputes are a key focus for Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; the firm often leads the defence of mass claims. It has continued to develop its company and private equity-focused practice, representing clients in various M&A disputes. Lord Peter Goldsmith KC jointly chairs the team, alongside the ‘strategically brilliant’ Patrick Swain, who handles significant shareholder disputes, and boasts particular expertise in the private equity and insurance sectors. ‘Standout partner’ Christopher Boyne enjoys a successful track record in commercial claims, working with a host of private equity firms and companies. Promoted to partner in 2023, Conway Blake focuses his practice on disputes related to parent company liability and corporate social responsibility. Other key figures include international counsel Natasha McCarthy; Hugo Farmer, who advises a deep roster of private equity and fund clients; and Julia Caldwell.