LAWYER PROFILE

Tom Lawless

Global 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based

United Arab Emirates

1 year ranked

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

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Abu Dhabi-based Tom Lawless advises sovereign entities and corporates on a wide variety of M&A and related matters. He is able to assist with strategic investments and the establishment of joint ventures, in addition to his expertise in private equity transactions.

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Tom Lawless is commercially driven, so decisions tend to be made much more easily. He is very responsive and offers fast turnaround.
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-basedChambers Global Guide
Tom is very good commercially and a pleasure to deal with. We rely on him and his team, given the quality of his work and the experience he brings to the table.
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-basedChambers Global Guide
Tom Lawless is a very strong M&A lawyer, well regarded and highly commercial.
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-basedChambers Global Guide
Tom Lawless knows our concerns well and makes sure the rest of the team knows too. He is very commercial.
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-basedChambers Global Guide
Tom Lawless is a great client relationship manager who is very good at understanding client needs but also able to deliver on the technical capabilities required.
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-basedChambers Global Guide