LITTLEWOODS, Solicitors
Philip Swainston was born in Middlesbrough, England and graduated from Newcastle University. He did his training in local government and was admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1985 although he no longer practices there. Philip left local government and joined a private firm in 1988 specialising in criminal and administrative law. After a sabbatical in Australia he came to Hong Kong where he was admitted in 1996.
Philip has extensive experience in administrative law and judicial review proceedings. He has a varied practice which includes criminal law, matrimonial law and civil litigation. Philip remains a staunch supporter of Middlesbrough F. C.
Updated: 24 March 2006
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