LAWYER PROFILE

Rhys Thomas

UK 2026

Jones Day

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Information Technology & Outsourcing

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

London (Firms)

3 years ranked

IT & Outsourcing: Disputes Specialists

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Jones Day

Practice Areas

Global Disputes

Business Restructuring & Reorganization

Technology

Career

Rhys Thomas has assisted clients in resolving complex, international disputes for more than 20 years. He advises multinational corporations, private equity firms, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on high-stakes disputes, invariably with a cross-border dimension, through both litigation and arbitration. The Legal 500 describes him as "startlingly bright, hard working but thoroughly down to earth" and "an extremely talented lawyer, absolutely expert in leading a team through very difficult disputes." Chambers UK notes that Rhys "fearlessly fights for his clients." Rhys heads Jones Day's Global Disputes Practice in the London Office.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Rhys Thomas is a technology disputes specialist whose experience takes in contentious matters concerned with major IT infrastructure projects, outsourcings, licensing and software development claims, and also cybersecurity breaches.

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Rhys Thomas leads the firm's global disputes team in London, and has expertise in disputes relating to shareholder and joint venture agreements as well as claims for breach of warranty. His clients include international conglomerates and private equity firms.

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IT & Outsourcing: Disputes Specialists - London (Firms)

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Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rhys is an outstanding lawyer to work with. He is incredibly smart and commercially aware.
Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Rhys is very focused on getting the right results for his clients. He is quite a sleeves rolled up lawyer; he gets involved early on with tactics.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Rhys Thomas is absolutely fantastic.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession