LAWYER PROFILE

Tom Sprange KC

UK 2026

King & Spalding International LLP

Ranked in 4 practice areas

International Arbitration

UK-wide

10 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes

UK-wide

6 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

UK-wide

12 years ranked

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

Contributions and articles

3 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by King & Spalding International LLP

Practice Areas

Tom Sprange KC provides advocacy and strategic advice in significant, high-value and complex disputes for a diverse range of clients, including corporations, sovereign states, financial institutions and individuals. A partner in the firm's Trial and Global Disputes practice, Tom acts in a broad array of matters under local, private and public international law.

Tom has appeared in over 100 cases in the Chancery and King's Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, including cases relating to sovereign immunity, acts of state, conflicts of law, interpretation of contracts, civil fraud, injunctive relief and claims arising from arbitration proceedings.

Mr. Sprange KC has acted as Counsel in more than 300 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes. He has experience working with clients in numerous sectors, including energy, mining, projects, construction, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion and sports. Tom is the Managing Partner of the London office and is a former member of the firm's Policy Committee.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

International Arbitration - UK-wide

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-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Tom Sprange KC of King & Spalding 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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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tom Sprange KC is a solicitor advocate with a great deal of experience in handling complex disputes. He has notable civil fraud expertise, bringing and defending high-value claims on behalf of clients in a wide variety of sectors, including telecoms, oil and gas, banking and transport.

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Tom Sprange's commercial litigation disputes practice sees him represent clients in complex contractual disputes. He also performs courtroom advocacy on behalf on the firm's clients.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

What I like about him the most is that he gets involved at all levels: when it comes to trial, he is all over the detail.
International ArbitrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom is an effective advocate who is very impressive and at the top of his game.
International ArbitrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom is a sensational lawyer who instills confidence in his clients.
International ArbitrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom is extremely knowledgeable and has impeccable strategising skills.
International ArbitrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom Sprange is a sophisticated attorney with a wealth of experience in complex matters.
Energy & Natural Resources: DisputesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom Sprange is very good with strategy and will give an overall view of how we can manoeuvre issues. He can read the room and modify his delivery to suit what will go down well.
Energy & Natural Resources: DisputesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession