LONDON, U.K. (January 20, 2026) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (“SGR”) is pleased to announce the arrival of Patrick Swain, Partner in the Litigation Practice and leader of the UK Commercial Litigation team to the firm’s London office.
“We are very pleased to welcome Patrick to SGR,” said Stephen M. Forte, SGR’s chairman and managing partner. “Patrick is a preeminent UK litigator whose extensive experience aligns with the firm’s goal of expanding our litigation capabilities to better service our clients.”
Mr. Swain is a leading litigator in the London market, 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.”
With extensive international experience, Mr. Swain has practiced in London, New York, and Hong Kong, advising clients on high-profile, cross-border disputes. He has also been a trusted adviser for clients navigating disputes in many other jurisdictions including the Cayman Islands, BVI, Jersey, DIFC and ADGM.
“We are delighted to have Patrick on board.” said Ben Graham-Evans, London Office Managing Partner “We look forward to the impact Patrick will have as a leader in our office.”
Opened in 2017, the Firm’s London and Southampton offices are home to robust global transportation and litigation practices comprised of experienced practitioners in the U.K. working collaboratively with lawyers situated primarily across the firm’s U.S. offices in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte and Miami. SGR’s contentious dispute resolution capabilities in the UK developed with the arrival of Partner Simon Kilgour in August of 2025 and will continue to build.
With more than 200 litigators, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP’s Litigation/Trial Practice brings bench strength and deep experience to virtually any client dispute. Learn more here: https://www.sgrlaw.com/practices/litigation-trial-practice/.
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is a full-service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The Firm’s nearly 350 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 50 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, real estate, insurance/reinsurance, construction, employment law, international, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Founded in 1893, Smith Gambrell has 14 domestic and international offices, including Atlanta; Austin; Charlotte; Chicago; Jacksonville; London; Los Angeles; Miami; Milan; Munich; New York; Southampton; Tampa; and Washington, D.C.