Thomas "Tom" Sprang, K.C.

Tom Sprange QC 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 our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Tom acts in a broad array of disputes under local, private and public international law. He is described by his peers as: “Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude”, “A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything" , “a superb advocate”, “class act”, “remarkable,” a “super lawyer,” “a real star,” “fantastic”, “a very sharp legal mind”, “an excellent advocacy choice across dispute resolution forums”, “a sharp intellect" who praise "the precision, energy and tenacity he projects in front of tribunals and judges" “, and highlight his "great cross-examination skills", describing him as “a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation”.

Tom has appeared in over 75 cases in the Chancery and Queens Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal in a broad array of disputes. He has particular expertise in cases relating to sovereign immunity, acts of state, conflicts of law, interpretation of contracts, civil fraud, injunctive relief and claims arising from arbitration proceedings.

Tom has acted as counsel in more than 250 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes, including the International Chamber of Commerce, London Court of International Arbitration, American Arbitration Association, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. He also regularly sits as an arbitrator.

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 member of the Firm's Policy Committee.