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. Phil provides pragmatic, creative, and business driven solutions to a broad range of financial institutions in complex commercial litigation, government investigations, enforcement actions, receiverships, and bankruptcy proceedings. His clients include banks, private credit funds, investment banks, direct lenders, private credit funds, private equity funds, real estate investment trusts, and fintech companies.

Before practicing law, Phil served four years as a tank officer in the U.S. Army. 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 to achieving results. He fights hard for clients and seeks every opportunity to win.

Throughout his career, Phil has successfully represented clients in high-stakes disputes, navigating them through challenging litigation in both state and federal courts. He has a deep understanding of the financial services landscape, which allows him to provide strategic, tailored counsel on regulatory compliance, enforcement risks, and litigation strategies. His experience includes defending 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 District Attorneys’ Offices throughout California.

Phil is a board member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers. In addition to litigation, he works closely with a team of transactional attorneys and 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.