LAWYER PROFILE

Thomas Walsh

Global 2026

Clifford Chance

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

China

8 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: International Firms

South Korea

7 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: International Firms

South Korea

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance

Global

Practice Areas

Thomas Walsh leads the firm's Hong Kong Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice and is the co-head of the firm's Greater China international arbitration group, with a particular focus on private capital and technology disputes.

He is recognised as one of the foremost arbitration practitioners in Asia and ranked Band 1, Tier 1 or as a Leading Individual by all of the leading legal directories including Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500.

Career

Trinity Hall, Cambridge (BA) 2001

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2007

Admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong 2011

Admitted as a Foreign Legal Consultant in the Republic of Korea 2013

Joined Clifford Chance 2014

Head of Korean disputes practice 2014

Partner since 2019

Co-head of China International practice 2020

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) - China

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Thomas Walsh is co-head of Clifford Chance's Greater China arbitration team, as well as its Korean disputes practice. He most frequently acts for major private equity clients, with additional experience advising TMT clients.

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Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Thomas Walsh is based in Clifford Chance's Hong Kong office. He has significant experience in commercial arbitration, and offers extensive expertise in disputes arising out of M&A and private equity disputes.

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Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

South Korea, expertise based abroad in China

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tom Walsh is just fantastic. He doesn't take crap and knows what he's talking about; he's the real deal.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
He has an uncanny ability to unpick complex problems without losing focus on what truly matters in a dispute.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
He navigated complex legal matters with ease, presenting solutions that were legally sound and aligned with our business objectives. He added significant value to our decision-making processes.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
Thomas Walsh is very strategic and smart.
Dispute Resolution: International FirmsChambers Global Guide