Phillip (Phil) Hosp is a partner in the firm’s Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice who knows how to win in a courtroom, in arbitration, or at the settlement table. By understanding his clients’ business and objectives first, Phil provides pragmatic, creative, and strategic advice to financial institutions, including commercial and investment banks, direct lenders, private credit funds, real estate investment trusts, and fintech companies in disputes, enforcement actions, and investigations.

Before practicing law, Phil served four years as a tank officer in the U.S. Army, where he achieved the rank of captain and received the Bronze Star in one of his two tours in Iraq. Because of his education and real-world experience, Phil understands that organization, preparation, strategy, and speed are of the utmost importance in litigation. He fights hard for clients and seeks every opportunity to win cases early and fast.

For over a decade, Phil has represented clients in complex commercial litigation involving fraud, unfair or deceptive acts or practices, securities fraud, lender liability, and consumer protection claims. He has also defended clients in investigations and litigation by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), and various District Attorneys’ Offices throughout California. For example, in In re Sanctuary Belize Litig., Phil defended claims brought by the FTC alleging over US$100 million in restitution and damages for allegedly deceptive marketing and sales involving a real estate development located in Belize.

Working closely with Foley transactional and intellectual property attorneys, Phil also reviews compliance programs, contracts, and lending policies through the lens of a litigator. By applying his business and finance litigation experience, he anticipates and addresses possible regulatory issues and potential contractual or investment disputes.