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Tom Sprange QC provides advocacy and strategic advice in significant, high-value and complex disputes. A partner in our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Tom acts in a wide range of disputes under local, private and public international law. He is described by his peers and clients as “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."
Tom frequently appears in the Chancery and Queens Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal in a broad array of disputes.
Tom has acted as counsel in more than 200 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 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, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion and sports.
Tom is the Managing Partner of the London Office.
He is ranked in the latest editions of the Chambers Global, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 UK and Who’s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Asset Recovery and Construction directories for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. He is described as “a superb advocate”, “class act”, “remarkable”, a “super lawyer”, “a real star”, “fantastic”, “impressive”, “smart, percipient and energetic” and “commercially astute and a great lawyer” with sources adding that “his advocacy skills are brilliant” and he has “experience in a range of sectors, including aviation, energy and finance” and that “he is very responsive, sharp and quick to seize the key issues”. Sources also say Thomas is a “thoroughbred arbitrator who is incredibly smart”, a “heavyweight arbitration lawyer” and “technically excellent and very creative, with a strong knowledge base and good problem-solving skills”. Furthermore, Thomas is said to combine a “Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude” and “an unparalleled work ethic and outstanding attention to client needs”; possess “extensive commercial arbitration expertise”; to “not just go the extra yard in defending his client’s position, but the extra mile”; and to be an “accomplished solicitor advocate.”
Credentials
LL.M., University of New South Wales, with distinction
L.P.A.B. Dip. Law, University of Sydney, Australia
England and Wales
Law Society of New South Wales
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Recognition
Ranked for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Chambers Global, 2017
Ranked for International Arbitration and London Fraud
Chambers UK, 2017
Ranked for International Arbitration
Chambers Europe, 2017
Ranked for International Arbitration, Dispute Resolution and Civil Fraud
Legal 500 UK, 2017
Ranked for International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation
Who’s Who Legal
News
In the News · Source: The Lawyer
Recognition
July 10, 2020
King & Spalding Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
In the News · Source: Law360, Global Arbitration Review and Commercial Dispute Resolution
Matters
ICSID proceedings involving claims for $2 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state.
An ICC arbitration regarding a $35 billion Treaty dispute between two sovereign states relating to oil and gas transportation rights.
Commercial Court proceedings relating to a $2.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide.
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Matters
ICSID proceedings involving claims for $2 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state.
An ICC arbitration regarding a $35 billion Treaty dispute between two sovereign states relating to oil and gas transportation rights.
Commercial Court proceedings relating to a $2.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide.
Two related UNCITRAL arbitrations involving claims in excess of $3.5 billion against the Government of India.
Commercial Court and related appeal proceedings with respect to a $500 million claim for damages against a sovereign wealth fund.
LCIA proceedings with regards to claims exceeding $1.5 billion with respect to Middle East based extractive industries dispute.
Commercial Court and related appeal proceedings with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund.
ICC proceedings relating to petrochemicals dispute including range of issues from defects, delay and interim relief.
Recent English Court Experience
C v. D Ltd and X [2020] EWHC 1283 (Comm)
Mohamed v. Breish [2020] EWCA Civ 637
Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2020] EWHC 980 (Comm)
National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV London Branch [2020] EWHC 916 (Comm)
Mohamed v. Breish [2020] EWHC 696 (Comm)
Tsareva v Ananyev [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm)
Mohamed v Breish [2019] EWHC 1765 (Comm)
Chung v Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd [2019] EWHC 1479 (Comm)
National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV [2018] EWHC 3282 (Comm)
Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWCA Civ 1896
Montvale Invest Ltd (In Liquidation) v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd [2018] EWHC 1507 (Ch)
Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWHC 1130 (Comm)
Monde Petroleum SA v Westernzagros [2018] EWCA Civ 25
Bank and Clients Plc v King [2017] EWHC 3099 (Comm)
Arcadia Energy Petroleum Ltd v Bosworth [2017] EWHC 3160 (Comm)
Stati v Kazakhstan [2017] EWHC 1348 (Comm)
Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd v Homer Hulbert Maritime Co Ltd [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm)
PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia v ConocoPhillips (Grissik) Ltd [2017] EWHC 2834 (Comm)
Insights
Article · Source: Law360
May 1, 2020
Virtual Trials Are A Brave New World For UK Litigation
Client Alert
February 18, 2020
Leave means…business as usual? The Post-Brexit Implications for Dispute Resolution in the Middle East
Client Alert
January 30, 2020
Dawn of a New Age: Reciprocity of UAE-India Judgments Agreed
News
In the News · Source: The Lawyer
Recognition
July 10, 2020
King & Spalding Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
In the News · Source: Law360, Global Arbitration Review and Commercial Dispute Resolution
Matters
ICSID proceedings involving claims for $2 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state.
An ICC arbitration regarding a $35 billion Treaty dispute between two sovereign states relating to oil and gas transportation rights.
Commercial Court proceedings relating to a $2.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide.
See more
Close
Matters
ICSID proceedings involving claims for $2 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state.
An ICC arbitration regarding a $35 billion Treaty dispute between two sovereign states relating to oil and gas transportation rights.
Commercial Court proceedings relating to a $2.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide.
Two related UNCITRAL arbitrations involving claims in excess of $3.5 billion against the Government of India.
Commercial Court and related appeal proceedings with respect to a $500 million claim for damages against a sovereign wealth fund.
LCIA proceedings with regards to claims exceeding $1.5 billion with respect to Middle East based extractive industries dispute.
Commercial Court and related appeal proceedings with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund.
ICC proceedings relating to petrochemicals dispute including range of issues from defects, delay and interim relief.
Recent English Court Experience
C v. D Ltd and X [2020] EWHC 1283 (Comm)
Mohamed v. Breish [2020] EWCA Civ 637
Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2020] EWHC 980 (Comm)
National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV London Branch [2020] EWHC 916 (Comm)
Mohamed v. Breish [2020] EWHC 696 (Comm)
Tsareva v Ananyev [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm)
Mohamed v Breish [2019] EWHC 1765 (Comm)
Chung v Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd [2019] EWHC 1479 (Comm)
National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV [2018] EWHC 3282 (Comm)
Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWCA Civ 1896
Montvale Invest Ltd (In Liquidation) v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd [2018] EWHC 1507 (Ch)
Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWHC 1130 (Comm)
Monde Petroleum SA v Westernzagros [2018] EWCA Civ 25
Bank and Clients Plc v King [2017] EWHC 3099 (Comm)
Arcadia Energy Petroleum Ltd v Bosworth [2017] EWHC 3160 (Comm)
Stati v Kazakhstan [2017] EWHC 1348 (Comm)
Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd v Homer Hulbert Maritime Co Ltd [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm)
PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia v ConocoPhillips (Grissik) Ltd [2017] EWHC 2834 (Comm)
Insights
Article · Source: Law360
May 1, 2020
Virtual Trials Are A Brave New World For UK Litigation
Client Alert
February 18, 2020
Leave means…business as usual? The Post-Brexit Implications for Dispute Resolution in the Middle East
Client Alert
January 30, 2020
Dawn of a New Age: Reciprocity of UAE-India Judgments Agreed
News
In the News · Source: The Lawyer
Recognition
July 10, 2020
King & Spalding Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
In the News · Source: Law360, Global Arbitration Review and Commercial Dispute Resolution
Credentials
LL.M., University of New South Wales, with distinction
L.P.A.B. Dip. Law, University of Sydney, Australia
England and Wales
Law Society of New South Wales
Close
Recognition
Ranked for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Chambers Global, 2017
Ranked for International Arbitration and London Fraud
Chambers UK, 2017
Ranked for International Arbitration
Chambers Europe, 2017
Ranked for International Arbitration, Dispute Resolution and Civil Fraud
Legal 500 UK, 2017
Ranked for International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation
Who’s Who Legal