Mr. Swain’s practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, including M&A-related and shareholder disputes, commercial fraud claims, professional negligence litigation, insurance litigation, contentious insolvency matters and disputes involving the Art, Entertainment and Sports sectors.

With extensive international experience, Mr. Swain has practised in London, New York, and Hong Kong, advising clients on high-profile, cross-border disputes. He has had supervisory responsibility for clients over disputes in a number of offshore jurisdictions including the Cayman Islands, BVI, Jersey, DIFC and ADGM.  He is recognised for his strategic insight and ability to navigate the most challenging cases with precision and confidence.

Mr. Swain is ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global (2024), Chambers Europe (2024), and Chambers UK (2025), where he is described as “one of a kind,” “a complete master of litigation strategy,” and “top-notch.” He is also acknowledged as a Leading Individual by The Legal 500 UK (2025), praised for being “very experienced; strategically brilliant,” and for his “flair to run very complex cases with ease.”

He also serves on the City of London Litigation Sub-Committee, contributing to the development of civil litigation practice and procedure.