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About
Provided by Thomas Plewman SC KC
Practice Areas
Thomas Plewman is a silk in both England and South Africa, practising full-time in London since 2010. He is first and foremost a trial advocate, with a heavy commercial practice across a wide front, including leading cases in commercial fraud, financial services and auditors’ professional negligence. Thomas acts widely in financial and accountancy cases, having a first degree in accountancy and economics, and has for 20 years acted in audit negligence cases. Current finance and fraud cases include the Ukrainian Bank fraud claims in PJSC Privatbank v Kolomoisky and others; the internet hacking claims in Azima v RAKIA, Dechert and others; and the Ugandan Bank fraud claims in Crane Bank Limited v DFCU Bank Limited and others. On the professional negligence side, Thomas recently defended Deloitte in the FRC proceedings relating to the audit of Autonomy plc, and currently leads Ernst & Young’s defence of the multi-billion dollar claims arising out of the collapse of NMC plc. Recent and ongoing insurance cases include the multi-case litigation of Covid 19 business interruption insurance claims in South Africa and their reinsurance. He is also acting on a number of commercial international arbitrations.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Thomas Plewman SC KC is an active silk at the London Bar who also has many years' experience practising as senior counsel in South Africa. He is most often appointed to act in cases of accountants', auditors' and solicitors' negligence.
Thomas Plewman SC KC is qualified in both England and South Africa. He is a well-regarded silk who acts for both claimants and defendants in high-profile, fraught civil fraud trials.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tom is very hard-working and all over the detail. He also used to be a solicitor, so he gets it."
"Thomas is an exquisite advocate, who is thorough, always prepared and great at strategy."
"He is extremely bright and very meticulous."
"I love his manner and his approach to submissions. He instantly brings credibility."
"He is very impressive and provides really clear, commercial advice."
"He is excellent. He has a mountain of experience and is a stellar operator."
"Thomas is punchy in his advocacy. He is very good."
"Thomas is an exquisite advocate. He is always thoroughly prepared and great at strategy. His real strength is his incredible service and he is a joy to work with."
"On his feet, his manner and his approach to submissions instantly buy credibility."
"Tom is very hard-working and all over the detail. He also used to be a solicitor, so he gets it."
"Thomas is an exquisite advocate, who is thorough, always prepared and great at strategy."
"He is extremely bright and very meticulous."
"I love his manner and his approach to submissions. He instantly brings credibility."
"He is very impressive and provides really clear, commercial advice."
"He is excellent. He has a mountain of experience and is a stellar operator."
"Thomas is punchy in his advocacy. He is very good."
"Thomas is an exquisite advocate. He is always thoroughly prepared and great at strategy. His real strength is his incredible service and he is a joy to work with."
"On his feet, his manner and his approach to submissions instantly buy credibility."
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