Phillip D’Costa is a Partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP in London, where he leads the IT and IP disputes team and co-heads the firm’s India Group. With over 20 years of experience, he specialises in complex, high-value commercial litigation and arbitration, often involving cross-border elements.

Phillip’s expertise spans commercial and financial services disputes, technology, civil fraud, enforcement, asset recovery, insolvency, and regulatory compliance. He is recognised for his work in both banking and commercial dispute resolution, with a strong focus on matters involving Indian parties, having acted on numerous English law disputes connected to India.

Recent highlights include acting in multimillion-pound High Court claims involving breach of contract, fraud, and conspiracy across sectors such as property, IT, financial services, and hospitality. He regularly advises clients on negotiating settlements and securing urgent relief, including freezing orders.

Phillip is also a frequent writer, speaker, and trainer on litigation and regulatory topics. Named to the International A List 2024, he is recognised as a trusted advisor to businesses navigating high-stakes, contentious issues.