Current arbitration instructions include:

- US$40m telecommunications arbitration under UNICTRAL Rules (sole counsel)

- AED65m arbitration arising out of a high profile construction project in Dubai (sole counsel)

- AED1bn dispute concerning property in Dubai, giving rise to arbitrations under DIAC and ICC Rules and proceedings before the Dubai World Tribunal (with Michael Black QC)

Past arbitration instructions include:

- US$30m LCIA arbitration concerning the operation of a jack-up oil rig. The dispute was managed from London but spanned several jurisdictions including England, Cyprus, Cameroon, Panama, the UAE, New York and Texas (with Martin Mann QC).

- US$100m ICC arbitration concerning a joint venture agreement.

- A dispute about the ownership of several cargo vessels in a shipping pool.

- ICC arbitration about the termination of a commercial agency agreement.

Much of Tom’s work involves allegations of fraud or impropriety, from employee fraud to claims involving allegations of large-scale corporate conspiracy. He has acted in a large number of insurance disputes involving allegations of fraud on placement or fraudulent claims. Tom has considerable experience of applications for pre-action relief, including freezing injunctions, search orders, disclosure orders and provisional liquidation. He has lectured on asset recovery in both a domestic and international context.

Recent instructions include:

- Corinth Pipeworks v Barclays Bank plc (with Michael Black QC) (2010), a US$26m claim in deceit and conspiracy before the DIFC Court.

- Taaleem PJSC v National Bonds Corporation (2010) (DIFC) (with Vernon Flynn QC), US$65m dispute before the DIFC Court relating to a property transaction, involving allegations of breach of trust and knowing receipt.

- £1m mortgage fraud claim (2009).

- Kensington International v Montrow International (with Michael Black QC) (2008), a US$100 sovereign debt dispute in the BVI, involving allegations of sham corporate personality.

- Numerous insurance disputes involving allegations of fraud on placement and in claims.

Tom also has experience of insurance disputes, including policy construction, disclosure and breach of warranty issues arising out of a wide range of different covers.

Tom has a particular interest in the Middle East, having drafted (with Michael Black QC) the Rules of the DIFC Court and he is the sole draftsman of the Rules of the Dubai World Tribunal. Tom recently appeared successfully before the DIFC Court and Court of Appeal (with Vernon Flynn QC) in Taaleem v National Bonds Corporation (2010 - ongoing), a landmark decision on the DIFC Court’s jurisdiction.

Recent instructions include:

- US$40 telecommunications arbitration under UNICTRAL Rules (sole counsel) (2011 - ongoing).

- AED65m DIAC arbitration out of a high profile construction project in Dubai (sole counsel) (2011 - ongoing).

- AED1bn dispute relating to property in Dubai, giving rise to ICC and DIAC arbitrations and proceedings before the Dubai World Tribunal (with Michael Black QC) (2011 - ongoing).

- POAH v MIO (2010) (BVI), a shareholders’ dispute relating to a BVI telecommunications company (valued at US$100m).

- Corinth Pipeworks v Barclays Bank plc (2010) (DIFC) (with Michael Black QC), a US$26m claim in deceit and conspiracy before the DIFC Court.

- Taaleem PJSC v National Bonds Corporation (2010) (DIFC) (with Vernon Flynn QC), US$65m dispute before the DIFC Court relating to a property transaction, involving allegations of breach of trust and knowing receipt.

- Advising in a £10m claim concerning bad-faith calls on performance guarantees arising out of sale and purchase agreements (2010).

- Guardian News & Media v Dating Network Limited (Ch. D.) (2010), claim arising out of the use of Guardian Soulmates database.

- Jetlogic v Privatair (2010), claim arising out of the charter of jets for the 2010 World Cup.

- Advising on the legal effect of the transfer of a letter of credit in relation to US$30m oil trade (2010)

- Advising on enforcement in DIFC of rights arising under a guarantee (2010)

- US$30m LCIA arbitration concerning the operation of a jack-up oil rig. The dispute was managed from London but spanned several jurisdictions including England, Cyprus, Cameroon, Panama, the UAE, New York and Texas (2010)

- IPT2 Property v Total (2009) (TCC), £4m claim arising out of the Buncefield explosion.

- Kolmar v Traxpo (2009) (Comm Ct), a US$2.5m dispute relating to a shipment of methanol, including allegations of economic duress.

- Johnson Controls Limited v Rentokil Initial Plc (Comm Ct) (2008 – 2009), £500k claim relating to breach of a security guarding contract.

- Ithmar Capital v 8II (2008) (DIFC), US$6m claim arising out of the sale of land in the DIFC.

- Bowry v Legal & General (Comm Ct) (2008), £500k insurance dispute turning on issues of waiver into cover.

- Akron v Farodoye (2007) (QBD) £300k deceit claim.

- Kensington International v Montrow International (2007) (BVI) (with Michael Black QC), US$100 sovereign debt dispute in the BVI, involving allegations of sham corporate personality.

- Smythe v Jupiter Supplies Limited (2007)(QBD), £1m fraud claim arising out of a sale and purchase agreement.

Tom has experience of significant disputes relating to the ownership of companies. He appeared (with Paul Downes QC) for the objector in In re P&O, where he opposed the £4bn scheme of arrangement under which P&O was purchased by Dubai Ports World. In 2010, he was instructed by the successful Claimant in POAH v MIO, a dispute about the ownership of a BVI telecommunications company. Tom acted (with Michael Black QC) in Kensington International v Montrow International, a US$100 sovereign debt dispute in the BVI, involving allegations of sham corporate personality.

Tom has extensive experience of construction related disputes in arbitration, adjudication and the TCC. His practice has an emphasis on energy, oil and gas. He also has considerable experience of fire claims.

Recent instructions include:

- US$40m arbitration under UNICTRAL Rules (2011 - ongoing) (sole counsel) relating to the construction of a telecommunications network in the Middle East.

- AED 65m DIAC arbitration arising out of a high profile construction project in Dubai (2011 - ongoing) (sole counsel).

- Obsession v Hi-Lite (TCC) (2010) (with Philip Shepherd QC), £4m claim for business interruption losses arising out of a fire at commercial premises.

- Exactaform Cutting Tools v Vollmer UK (2010) (TCC), claim arising out of a fire in a precision cutting machine.

- US$30m LCIA arbitration (2009) (with Martin Mann QC) relating to the operation of an oil rig.

- IPT2 Property v Total (2009) (TCC), £4m claim arising out of the Buncefield explosion.

Tom has acted in a variety of energy related matters:

- US$30m LCIA arbitration relating to the operation of an oil rig

- Corinth Pipeworks v Barclays Bank plc (2010) (DIFC) (with Michael Black QC), US$26m dispute in Dubai related to the supply of gas pipeline.

- Advising liquidators in BVI in relation to a US$30m oil trade (2010)

- IPT2 Property v Total (2009) (TCC), £4m claim arising out of the Buncefield explosion

- Kolmar v Traxpo (2009) (Comm Ct), US$2.5m claim relating to a shipment of methanol.

- Kensington International v Montrow International (2008) US$100m BVI vulture fund dispute relating to the ownership of a corporate structure whose ultimate asset was an oilfield.

Tom has acted in claims against solicitors, barristers, accountants, financial advisors, insurance brokers, surveyors and construction professionals. He also has experience of solicitors’ partnership disputes, particularly those involving allegations of fraud.

Recent instructions include:

- Brampton Insurance v AHJ (Comm Ct) (2010 - ongoing), claim against reinsurance brokers for failure to notify claims.

- Barrister’s negligence claim relating to tax planning advice (2010).

- Lewis v Kyriacou (2009), solicitors’ negligence claim arising out of a conveyance.

- Surveyor’s negligence claim arising out of the sale of a block of flats.

- Claim against insurance brokers following a fire at commercial premises.

Recent instructions include:

- Taaleem PJSC v National Bonds Corporation (2010 - ongoing) (DIFC) (with Vernon Flynn QC), US$65m dispute before the DIFC Court relating to a property transaction, involving allegations of breach of trust and knowing receipt.

- Advising and acting in relation to various disputes relating to the sale of off-plan property in the DIFC.

- Limitless v Al Jahani and ors (2011 - ongoing) (Dubai World Tribunal), dispute relating to various gifts of land made by the Ruler of Dubai.

- Obsession v Hi-Lite (TCC) (2010) (with Philip Shepherd QC), £4m claim for business interruption losses arising out of a fire at commercial premises.

- Ithmar Capital v 8II (2008) (DIFC), US$5m claim arising out of the sale of land in the DIFC.