Tom Sprange KC

Thomas Sprange provides advocacy and strategic advice in significant, high-value and complex commercial disputes. A partner in the international arbitration and contracts and business torts practices, he represents clients in a wide range of international disputes under local, private and public international law. In 2015, Thomas was appointed Queen's Counsel (KC) and as an advocate, has acted as lead counsel in more than 100 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes.

Thomas frequently represents clients in the Chancery and Queens Bench divisions of the High Court of England and Wales in a broad array of disputes. He has experience working with clients in numerous sectors, including energy, mining, projects, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion and sports.

Mr. Sprange is the Managing Partner of the London office.

Chambers Review

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International Arbitration - UK

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Tom Sprange KC draws praise for his expert advocacy in high-value commercial arbitrations. He offers impressive global capabilities, acting in arbitrations seated in jurisdictions such as India and Europe, and is deeply familiar with LCIA, ICC and AAA proceedings.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes - UK

Band 1

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Tom Sprange KC represents clients in commercial and competition-related disputes in the energy arena. He has significant experience in relation to cases involving upstream and midstream oil and gas assets.

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Tom Sprange KC is a formidable advocate in the international arbitration space. He is adept at both commercial and investor-state arbitration matters and is well-versed in leading matters under ICSID, LCIA and ICC rules. Sprange is recognised for his frequent and successful representation of multinational corporations and sovereign clients in high-stakes arbitration across a variety of sectors and areas, including energy, finance and public international law.

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Dispute Resolution - India

UK expertise based abroad

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Tom Sprange KC is a respected disputes lawyer with expertise in representing companies in cross-border UNCITRAL arbitration. He is a popular choice of counsel for clients in the oil and gas sector.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 3

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Tom Sprange KC is noted for his advocacy skills, which come to the fore in large-scale investor-state and commercial arbitration under various rules.

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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by Tom Sprange KC

Global Practice Guide

Insolvency 2024
UK | Trends and Developments

Authored by

Tom Sprange, Rosie Watterson, Patrick Schumann,

Article • Oct 2024

Global Practice Guide

Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution 2024
UK | Law and Practice

Authored by

Tom Sprange KC, Andrea Stauber, Martina Antosova, Lucy Pearson

Article • Jul 2024

Strengths

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Tom is an insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a courtroom. His knowledge and memory skills are truly magnificent.

International Arbitration respondent
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Tom is fearless, and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved.

International Arbitration respondent
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Tom provides very complete, practical and realistic advice.

International Arbitration respondent
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Tom was fantastic with a large quantity of information and knew the case well. He was really excellent at providing what I needed. He is first-rate in his preparation, advocacy and follow-up.

International Arbitration respondent
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Tom is a brilliant KC. He is very good in orally presenting his client's case persuasively before the arbitral tribunal. He is incisive in preparing, examining and cross-examining witnesses.

International Arbitration respondent
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Tom Sprange is a superb advocate, full of energy and tenacity. He gets great results for major clients in hearings across the globe.

Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes respondent
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Tom is a great leader and has that double-edged sword who is a partner managing the case with strategy but he's also the KC and lead advocate for the case.

Arbitration (International) respondent
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Tom is a very good cross-examiner and challenges witnesses and tribunals. He is very articulate and one of the best solicitor advocates.

Arbitration (International) respondent
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Tom is fearless fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved in the case.

Arbitration (International) respondent
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Tom is very good in orally presenting his client‘s case persuasively before the arbitral tribunal and courts. He is incisive in preparing, examining and cross-examining witnesses.

Arbitration (International) respondent
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Tom is an insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room. His knowledge and memory are truly magnificent.

Arbitration (International) respondent
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Tom is very articulate and one of the best solicitor advocates. He is very smart, personable and charming.

Arbitration (International) respondent
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He provides very complete, practical and realistic advice.

Arbitration (International) respondent
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Tom is fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved.