LAWYER PROFILE

Tom Purton

UK 2026

RPC

Ranked in 1 practice area

Commercial Contracts

UK-wide

13 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Tom Purton is a Partner, Head of the Commercial, Technology and Outsourcing team and co-lead of the India practice at RPC. He combines over 25 years of experience, business acumen and legal expertise in a broad-based commercial practice. His main focus is on joint ventures, outsourcing and commercial contracts (including supply, franchise, brewing, agency, sponsorship, marketing and distribution agreements).

Tom’s core expertise is advising on complex, valuable, innovative and long-term commercial contracts which often underpin the client’s business and revenue. He has extensive experience across multiple sectors including consumer brands & retail, leisure and hospitality, real estate, financial services and business support services. He also uses his commercial expertise to support M&A and other deals on transformation and separation projects.

Professional Memberships

City of London Law Society

Law Society

Liveryman of the Tallow Chandlers Livery Company

Publications

Tom is the author of the UK chapter on outsourcing in PLC’s Global Guide and the Chambers Global Guide and a panellist and speaker at numerous conferences and events.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Commercial Contracts - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Head of the commercial, technology and outsourcing team, Tom Purton maintains a broad commercial practice with a focus on strategic partnering arrangements. He is skilled at advising on contracts covering a range of areas, from manufacturing and distribution to sponsorship and facilities management. He is well known for his experience in the retail, leisure and logistics sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

His intra-firm connectivity is extraordinary. He is both a confidant and an adviser, and his support has been invaluable.
Commercial ContractsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is reputable and an accomplished lawyer.
Commercial ContractsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom is the best commercial lawyer in the City.
Commercial ContractsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He's a really good partner and understands clients. He is technically very good and has a lot of industry knowledge.
Commercial ContractsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom is a very robust, astute, proactive and technically competent individual.
Commercial ContractsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession