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Congressional investigations; the False Claims Act; financial crimes, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA);  antitrust and market manipulation matters; the securities laws; whistleblower cases; and transnational tax investigations. \nDan has special experience in cases involving allegations of off-label promotion and kickbacks in the life sciences industry and represented clients in the three largest Anti-Kickback Statute investigations ever resolved with DOJ.  Dan also has special experience in state attorney general investigations, and has personally negotiated quiet resolutions with all 50 state AG offices and the District of Columbia.  In addition, Dan has considerable experience defending clients in multi-jurisdictional investigations and litigation conducted cooperatively by United States, European, Middle Eastern, Asian and African authorities\nThe Special Matters \u0026amp; Government Investigations group has been twice recognized by Law 360 as the “White-Collar Group of the Year” and described as “the premier firm in this practice area” by the U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report/Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” survey.\nDan began his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Richard D. Bennett of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.  He received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where he was an Editorial Board Member of the Tax Lawyer law journal, and his B.A. in economics from Yale University, where he was a Division I All New England Scholar Athlete lacrosse player. \nDan holds Top Secret/SCI security clearances until their expiration.\nPublications\n\nDan is a regular contributor to the American Bar Association's Criminal Litigation Section's Practice Points publication\nThe US v. 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Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption ","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2024 "},{"title":"Richard was named as an \"up and coming lawyer\" ","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023"},{"title":"Richard is \"a total professional\" who \"understands the region well.\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2020 "},{"title":"Clients refer to Richard as a 'star performer,' citing his 'excellent advice' and 'strong work product' as key strengths ","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020 "},{"title":"Richard can \"appreciate the nuances of how the prosecutors will think\" giving him \"a great edge.\"","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020 "}],"linked_in_url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-sharpe-9473b37b/?originalSubdomain=hk","seodescription":null,"primary_title_id":15,"translated_fields":{"en":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Sharpe is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's Singapore office and a member of the firm's Special Matters and Government Investigations Group.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard assists multinational clients across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region with a variety of business-related criminal matters and cross-border investigations, including anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, international sanctions, cyber-crime and fraud.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn England and Wales barrister, and a\u0026nbsp;Hong Kong-qualified solicitor, Richard\u0026rsquo;s experience includes representing businesses and individuals under investigation by various international regulators, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.K Serious Fraud Office, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, and the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Richard has significant experience of conducting complex civil litigation and arbitrations arising from fraud and other criminal misconduct, as well as obtaining supporting ancillary relief. He also advises global companies on investment-related international risk and the design and implementation of compliance programs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard was a barrister in England and Wales for the first 11 years of practice, focusing on the prosecution and defence of complex business crime and civil asset recovery, before relocating to Hong Kong in 2013. Richard has been recognised in\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Global and Asia-Pacific\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the category of Corporate Investigations / Anti-Corruption: International since 2020.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024, clients note \"Richard is great, super responsive, fully understands commercial dynamics\u0026nbsp;and what clients are looking to achieve\", and \"Richard is a great communicator, and\u0026nbsp;can distil very complex regulatory matters into manageable and clear advice\".\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Global\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;interview, clients describe Richard as \u0026ldquo;a total professional\u0026rdquo; who \u0026ldquo;understands the region well.\u0026rdquo;, and notes that he advises global organisations on a range of compliance mandates including anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and trade controls.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClients further noted \u0026ldquo;Richard Sharpe receives praise for his ability to handle complex regulatory investigations and is singled out for his expert knowledge of the UK Bribery Act. Sources note that his experience acting in court as a barrister in the UK enables him to \u0026lsquo;appreciate the nuances of how the prosecutors will think\u0026rsquo; and gives him \u0026lsquo;a great edge\u0026rsquo;. Clients refer to him as a \u0026lsquo;star performer,\u0026rsquo; citing his \u0026lsquo;excellent advice\u0026rsquo; and \u0026lsquo;strong work product\u0026rsquo; as key strengths.\u0026rdquo; Clients describe him as a good guy who is making an impact\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;note: \u0026ldquo;he knows what he is doing.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;Hong Kong: \u0026ldquo;Richard Sharpe is qualified as a barrister in London and solicitor in Hong Kong, giving him a \u0026lsquo;unique perspective to analyze complex regulatory/white-collar issues\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArbitration and litigation\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eActed for\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean international private equity fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Cayman law governed HKIAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Hong Kong), in connection with a claim against a limited partner of the fund for approximately USD 1bn, for breach of confidentiality. This was one of the first ever significant hearings in the HKIAC, conducted via Zoom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed in\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eICC arbitration proceedings\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(seated in New York), and ancillary Hong Kong High Court proceedings in connection with a shareholders\u0026rsquo; dispute in Hong Kong, arising from U.S. Chapter 11 proceedings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed for\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea multinational professional services firm\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Hong Kong High Court contempt of court proceedings, arising from a dispute over the enforceability of inter-jurisdictional disclosure obligations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed for\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean international private equity fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in CIETAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Beijing) in connection with claims of fraud arising from the purchase of a business in the PRC (value in excess of USD 250m) (including conducting the advocacy in the High Court of Hong Kong to freeze more than USD 250m Worldwide).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eon international trade finance fraud\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;claims approaching USD 1bn arising out of a multi-jurisdictional insolvency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed for the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eprivate equity arm\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eof an international bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in SIAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Singapore) in connection with claims of fraud arising from a direct equity investment in an Indian movie company (value in excess of USD 60m).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed for\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean international bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in three LCIA arbitration proceedings (seated in London) with a combined value of USD 85m, against a Russian-Mongolian SOE and a Mongolian conglomerate in connection with the bank's investment in one of the World's largest copper mines, and fraud arising from the related structured facilities and security arrangements. Also acted in the connected England and Wales High Court litigation relating to separate facilities worth USD 60m.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtensive advocacy experience of obtaining ancillary relief (in particular Mareva relief) in support of international arbitrations and commercial litigation in Hong Kong.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestigations\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eConducted a wide ranging investigation into FCPA and insider trading allegations in the China real estate business of a New York listed, public company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented the portfolio company of a US private equity company in the first negotiated settlement with the Hong Kong Competition Commission, for cartelling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConducted an internal investigation into multi-million US dollar employee fraud in the Hong Kong offices of a SFC and SEC regulated fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConducted an audit committee investigation into fraudulent accounting allegations in a global energy services platform in the Middle East, ultimately owned by a New York listed, public company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed in a 5 year, wide ranging internal investigation and representation of a Chinese telecommunications company (ZTE) in a significant export controls and economic sanctions investigation by the U.S. Departments of Justice, Commerce (BIS), and Treasury (OFAC). This culminated in the largest ever settlement for an export controls violation (USD 1.2bn).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed in the representation of the Hong Kong branch of a PRC bank under investigation by the HKMA/ICAC for anti-corruption offences, including being scrambled to the dawn raid on the premises by the ICAC, following which the branch's CEO and 2 other staff members were arrested and prosecuted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed in the representation of an international bank under HKMA regulatory investigation into a widespread banking fraud perpetrated by a member of retail staff (who was arrested and prosecuted), as well as conducting the associated litigation (conducted the advocacy in Hong Kong to freeze USD 26m).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed in a regulatory investigation into the theft by staff of a global re-insurer of commercially sensitive IP from a key rival. 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Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption ","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2024 "},{"title":"Richard was named as an \"up and coming lawyer\" ","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023"},{"title":"Richard is \"a total professional\" who \"understands the region well.\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2020 "},{"title":"Clients refer to Richard as a 'star performer,' citing his 'excellent advice' and 'strong work product' as key strengths ","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020 "},{"title":"Richard can \"appreciate the nuances of how the prosecutors will think\" giving him \"a great edge.\"","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020 "}]},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":10889}]},"capability_group_id":2},"created_at":"2026-04-29T21:17:34.000Z","updated_at":"2026-04-29T21:17:34.000Z","searchable_text":"Sharpe{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Richard Sharpe recognised as Litigation Star in Singapore\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Richard Sharpe – Recommended Lawyer - 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This was one of the first ever significant hearings in the HKIAC, conducted via Zoom.{{ FIELD }}Acted in ICC arbitration proceedings (seated in New York), and ancillary Hong Kong High Court proceedings in connection with a shareholders’ dispute in Hong Kong, arising from U.S. Chapter 11 proceedings.{{ FIELD }}Acted for a multinational professional services firm in Hong Kong High Court contempt of court proceedings, arising from a dispute over the enforceability of inter-jurisdictional disclosure obligations.{{ FIELD }}Acted for an international private equity fund in CIETAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Beijing) in connection with claims of fraud arising from the purchase of a business in the PRC (value in excess of USD 250m) (including conducting the advocacy in the High Court of Hong Kong to freeze more than USD 250m Worldwide).{{ FIELD }}Advised on international trade finance fraud claims approaching USD 1bn arising out of a multi-jurisdictional insolvency.{{ FIELD }}Acted for the private equity arm of an international bank in SIAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Singapore) in connection with claims of fraud arising from a direct equity investment in an Indian movie company (value in excess of USD 60m).{{ FIELD }}Acted for an international bank in three LCIA arbitration proceedings (seated in London) with a combined value of USD 85m, against a Russian-Mongolian SOE and a Mongolian conglomerate in connection with the bank's investment in one of the World's largest copper mines, and fraud arising from the related structured facilities and security arrangements. Also acted in the connected England and Wales High Court litigation relating to separate facilities worth USD 60m.{{ FIELD }}Extensive advocacy experience of obtaining ancillary relief (in particular Mareva relief) in support of international arbitrations and commercial litigation in Hong Kong.{{ FIELD }}InvestigationsConducted a wide ranging investigation into FCPA and insider trading allegations in the China real estate business of a New York listed, public company.{{ FIELD }}Represented the portfolio company of a US private equity company in the first negotiated settlement with the Hong Kong Competition Commission, for cartelling.{{ FIELD }}Conducted an internal investigation into multi-million US dollar employee fraud in the Hong Kong offices of a SFC and SEC regulated fund.{{ FIELD }}Conducted an audit committee investigation into fraudulent accounting allegations in a global energy services platform in the Middle East, ultimately owned by a New York listed, public company.{{ FIELD }}Acted in a 5 year, wide ranging internal investigation and representation of a Chinese telecommunications company (ZTE) in a significant export controls and economic sanctions investigation by the U.S. Departments of Justice, Commerce (BIS), and Treasury (OFAC). This culminated in the largest ever settlement for an export controls violation (USD 1.2bn).{{ FIELD }}Acted in the representation of the Hong Kong branch of a PRC bank under investigation by the HKMA/ICAC for anti-corruption offences, including being scrambled to the dawn raid on the premises by the ICAC, following which the branch's CEO and 2 other staff members were arrested and prosecuted.{{ FIELD }}Acted in the representation of an international bank under HKMA regulatory investigation into a widespread banking fraud perpetrated by a member of retail staff (who was arrested and prosecuted), as well as conducting the associated litigation (conducted the advocacy in Hong Kong to freeze USD 26m).{{ FIELD }}Acted in a regulatory investigation into the theft by staff of a global re-insurer of commercially sensitive IP from a key rival. The case involved interactions with the HKCIB, the UK Financial Conduct Authority and the ICAC, as well as litigation arising.{{ FIELD }}Acted in an anti-corruption investigation into a MNC's practices in Hong Kong and the PRC, from a FCPA, UKBA, Hong Kong, and PRC law perspective.{{ FIELD }}Acted in the representation of an international bank under investigation by the SFC into financial services misselling.{{ FIELD }}Multiple representations of individuals employed by financial institutions and MNCs under investigation by the ICAC.{{ FIELD }}Defence of financial institution clients criminally prosecuted by Customs and Excise for offences under the Import Ordinance (including conducting Hong Kong Court advocacy) relating to technology imports.{{ FIELD }}Richard Sharpe is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's Singapore office and a member of the firm's Special Matters and Government Investigations Group.\nRichard assists multinational clients across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region with a variety of business-related criminal matters and cross-border investigations, including anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, international sanctions, cyber-crime and fraud.\nAn England and Wales barrister, and a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor, Richard’s experience includes representing businesses and individuals under investigation by various international regulators, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.K Serious Fraud Office, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, and the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption.\nIn addition, Richard has significant experience of conducting complex civil litigation and arbitrations arising from fraud and other criminal misconduct, as well as obtaining supporting ancillary relief. He also advises global companies on investment-related international risk and the design and implementation of compliance programs.\nRichard was a barrister in England and Wales for the first 11 years of practice, focusing on the prosecution and defence of complex business crime and civil asset recovery, before relocating to Hong Kong in 2013. Richard has been recognised in Chambers Global and Asia-Pacific in the category of Corporate Investigations / Anti-Corruption: International since 2020.\nIn Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024, clients note \"Richard is great, super responsive, fully understands commercial dynamics and what clients are looking to achieve\", and \"Richard is a great communicator, and can distil very complex regulatory matters into manageable and clear advice\".\nIn a Chambers Global interview, clients describe Richard as “a total professional” who “understands the region well.”, and notes that he advises global organisations on a range of compliance mandates including anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and trade controls.\nClients further noted “Richard Sharpe receives praise for his ability to handle complex regulatory investigations and is singled out for his expert knowledge of the UK Bribery Act. Sources note that his experience acting in court as a barrister in the UK enables him to ‘appreciate the nuances of how the prosecutors will think’ and gives him ‘a great edge’. Clients refer to him as a ‘star performer,’ citing his ‘excellent advice’ and ‘strong work product’ as key strengths.” Clients describe him as a good guy who is making an impact” note: “he knows what he is doing.”\nLegal 500 Hong Kong: “Richard Sharpe is qualified as a barrister in London and solicitor in Hong Kong, giving him a ‘unique perspective to analyze complex regulatory/white-collar issues Partner Richard Sharpe recognised as Litigation Star in Singapore Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific, 2026 Richard Sharpe – Recommended Lawyer - White-Collar Crime Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Singapore, 2026 \"Richard Sharpe is a real professional with a keen understanding of his clients' objectives.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, Singapore, 2026 Richard actively works to find compliant solutions that facilitate their deals. - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, Singapore, 2026 Richard is a very strong individual who is able to expertly lead you through a matter. - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, Singapore, 2026 Richard has a very calm demeanour and is very approachable. - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, Singapore, 2026 \"Richard always goes the extra mile and is a pleasure to work with.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2025 \"Richard can cut through all the information with such success.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2025 \"Richard is someone you can give a matter to and trust that he'll take expert care of it.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2025 “Working with Richard makes complex matters seem easy.” -  Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2025 \"Richard can distil complex matters into manageable and clear advice.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2024 \"Richard knows the issues we face in the region and provides practical advice.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2024 \"Richard fully understands what clients are looking to achieve.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2024 \"Richard works with the deal team to achieve the best solution.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption  Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2024  Richard was named as an \"up and coming lawyer\"  Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Richard is \"a total professional\" who \"understands the region well.\" Chambers Global, 2020  Clients refer to Richard as a 'star performer,' citing his 'excellent advice' and 'strong work product' as key strengths  Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020  Richard can \"appreciate the nuances of how the prosecutors will think\" giving him \"a great edge.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020  Inns of Court School of Law, UK  Oxford University, UK  England and Wales Hong Kong Arbitration and litigationActed for an international private equity fund in Cayman law governed HKIAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Hong Kong), in connection with a claim against a limited partner of the fund for approximately USD 1bn, for breach of confidentiality. This was one of the first ever significant hearings in the HKIAC, conducted via Zoom. Acted in ICC arbitration proceedings (seated in New York), and ancillary Hong Kong High Court proceedings in connection with a shareholders’ dispute in Hong Kong, arising from U.S. Chapter 11 proceedings. Acted for a multinational professional services firm in Hong Kong High Court contempt of court proceedings, arising from a dispute over the enforceability of inter-jurisdictional disclosure obligations. Acted for an international private equity fund in CIETAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Beijing) in connection with claims of fraud arising from the purchase of a business in the PRC (value in excess of USD 250m) (including conducting the advocacy in the High Court of Hong Kong to freeze more than USD 250m Worldwide). Advised on international trade finance fraud claims approaching USD 1bn arising out of a multi-jurisdictional insolvency. Acted for the private equity arm of an international bank in SIAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Singapore) in connection with claims of fraud arising from a direct equity investment in an Indian movie company (value in excess of USD 60m). Acted for an international bank in three LCIA arbitration proceedings (seated in London) with a combined value of USD 85m, against a Russian-Mongolian SOE and a Mongolian conglomerate in connection with the bank's investment in one of the World's largest copper mines, and fraud arising from the related structured facilities and security arrangements. Also acted in the connected England and Wales High Court litigation relating to separate facilities worth USD 60m. Extensive advocacy experience of obtaining ancillary relief (in particular Mareva relief) in support of international arbitrations and commercial litigation in Hong Kong. InvestigationsConducted a wide ranging investigation into FCPA and insider trading allegations in the China real estate business of a New York listed, public company. Represented the portfolio company of a US private equity company in the first negotiated settlement with the Hong Kong Competition Commission, for cartelling. Conducted an internal investigation into multi-million US dollar employee fraud in the Hong Kong offices of a SFC and SEC regulated fund. Conducted an audit committee investigation into fraudulent accounting allegations in a global energy services platform in the Middle East, ultimately owned by a New York listed, public company. Acted in a 5 year, wide ranging internal investigation and representation of a Chinese telecommunications company (ZTE) in a significant export controls and economic sanctions investigation by the U.S. Departments of Justice, Commerce (BIS), and Treasury (OFAC). This culminated in the largest ever settlement for an export controls violation (USD 1.2bn). Acted in the representation of the Hong Kong branch of a PRC bank under investigation by the HKMA/ICAC for anti-corruption offences, including being scrambled to the dawn raid on the premises by the ICAC, following which the branch's CEO and 2 other staff members were arrested and prosecuted. Acted in the representation of an international bank under HKMA regulatory investigation into a widespread banking fraud perpetrated by a member of retail staff (who was arrested and prosecuted), as well as conducting the associated litigation (conducted the advocacy in Hong Kong to freeze USD 26m). Acted in a regulatory investigation into the theft by staff of a global re-insurer of commercially sensitive IP from a key rival. The case involved interactions with the HKCIB, the UK Financial Conduct Authority and the ICAC, as well as litigation arising. Acted in an anti-corruption investigation into a MNC's practices in Hong Kong and the PRC, from a FCPA, UKBA, Hong Kong, and PRC law perspective. Acted in the representation of an international bank under investigation by the SFC into financial services misselling. Multiple representations of individuals employed by financial institutions and MNCs under investigation by the ICAC. 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Kyle’s practice focuses on white collar criminal defense litigation, federal and state government investigations, corporate internal investigations, and advice concerning corporate compliance programs.\nKyle has represented corporations and individuals in a wide array of matters, including FCPA/anti-corruption, Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering, securities, false claims, taxation, and cybersecurity. He has advised clients in sectors such as banking, insurance brokerage, foreign exchange, energy, life sciences, and professional services. Kyle has handled investigations involving a range of federal, state, and foreign authorities, including the Justice Department, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Senate, the New York State Department of Financial Services, and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. Kyle has also worked on the ground in jurisdictions in Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Asia to serve his clients’ needs.\nKyle is a commentator and speaker on various white collar and compliance topics, including data privacy and security, cross-border investigations and fraud in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.\nHe also serves on The American Lawyer’s Young Lawyer Editorial Board and the board of directors of CUE Art Foundation in New York City. \nKyle earned his law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was a managing editor for the UCLA Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs. Kyle also served as a law clerk for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary (Subcommittee on the Constitution) in Washington, D.C. He received his undergraduate degree in history from Cornell University.  Partner Cornell University Cornell Law School University of California-Los Angeles UCLA School of Law U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York New York Representing a global financial services company in connection with the launch of a mobile FinTech application for the international remittance of funds. Defending a businessman in an approximately $25 million fraud prosecution in the Western District of New York. 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See Canopy Growth Corp. v. GW Pharma Ltd., No. 22-1603 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 24, 2023).{{ FIELD }}Jesse represented Equifax on various fronts during the 2017 data incident, including advising on congressional oversight, regulatory enforcement, state attorneys general litigation, and private lawsuits.{{ FIELD }}Jesse Snyder is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of King \u0026amp; Spalding and a member of the firm’s Technology, Appellate, and Administrative Law practice groups. Jesse litigates prime time technology disputes, including those involving AI, data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, appeals, strategic counseling, and bespoke cross-disciplinary solutions for clients facing significant risk. No matter the issue, Jesse is always present to help his clients navigate their toughest challenges. \nJesse helps his clients traverse scores of pressing fronts: novel disputes, government-facing advocacy, compliance, governance, licensing, national security, international trade, as well as practical business-minded matters to drive ROI and to galvanize KPIs. In addition to his well-established appellate and administrative law practice, Jesse has served as lead counsel in numerous litigations, including high-stakes disputes touching on data privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property, pixel technology, and generative AI. What's more, Jesse regularly counsels clients in highly scrutinized industries on the development and implementation of cybersecurity, privacy, and generative AI compliance programs and protocols. Moreover, Jesse has been called upon to provide forensic analysis, technical advice, and legal defense to various clients facing exigent online attacks as well as illicit hacking events. He also routinely advises clients on AI algorithm and large language model development, data mapping, as well as various considerations and strategies when implementing AI into existing and nascent processes. In addition, Jesse takes pride in his dedicated practice aimed at advancing the talents of entrepreneurs to compete and to succeed, thereby providing steady advice and pragmatic guidance to help propel his clients forward to achieve their business objectives.  \nIn view of his achievements in these areas, Jesse was nominated by his clients and received recognition by the BTI Consulting Group as a 2025 Client Service All-Star, \"the gold standard used by corporate counsel and law firms alike to identify the attorneys delivering the absolute best levels of client service -- better than all others.\"  During 2025 in particular, BTI noted that \"only two attorneys earned their organic recognition from multiple clients,\" and Jesse was one of those two. Building further, the University of Mississippi School of Law's Center for Air and Space Law invited Jesse to be a 2025 and 2026 guest lecturer on cybersecurity and AI. The Sedona Conference also chose Jesse to serve on the 2026 working group on AI and trade secrets, working to build industry consensus around these areas of growing importance. \nDuring law school, Jesse served as editor in chief of the flagship law review publication, graduated in the highest percentile of his class, and was inducted into the National Order of Scribes. He is a published author in 24 different law reviews, covering a variety of topics ranging from the Antiterrorism Act and First Amendment to patent law and Twenty-first Amendment. He also serves as an ex officio member of Texas A\u0026amp;M’s faculty committee on clerkship placements. Before joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Jesse served as a term law clerk to three federal judges: the Honorable Eugene E. Siler, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Honorable Jorge A. Solis of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.\nBefore attending law school, Jesse amassed experience as an engineer at Stryker Corporation and as a commissioned military officer serving in the Air Force during the attacks on September 11, 2001. His medical-device experience covers a wide array of technology platforms for use in endoscopic procedures. And as a graduate of the Air Force Academy, Jesse is a proud combat veteran of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Multinational Corps-Iraq, and Combined Joint Task Force 7. During his service, he received multiple medals and awards. In addition, as an extension of his sustained commitment to public service, Jesse pioneered the firm's Armed Forces Attorney Coalition, a group whose purpose is to promote veteran interests in the legal profession as well as more broadly. Jesse also carries an abiding dedication to pro bono legal services, as demonstrated by his past multiyear recognition as a member of the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society. Jesse is an avid runner, and he has been so for over 35 years. Jesse Snyder lawyer Partner 2025, 2026 Guest Lecturer on AI, IP, and Cybersecurity University of Mississippi School of Law 2026 Sedona Working Group Member on AI and Trade Secrets The Sedona Conference 2025 Client Service All-Star BTI Consulting Group 24 Scholarly Publications Harvard, NYU, Virginia, British Journal of American Legal Studies, and More Federal Clerkship U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Federal Clerkship U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Federal Clerkship U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Past Member of the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society North Carolina State Bar National Order of Scribes The American Society of Legal Writers United States Air Force Academy  Texas A\u0026amp;M University Texas A\u0026amp;M School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas District of Columbia North Carolina Texas North Carolina State Bar D.C. Bar Association Texas State Bar Assoication Buncombe County Bar Law Clerk, the Honorable Eugene E. Siler, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Law Clerk, the Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Law Clerk, the Honorable Jorge A. Solis, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Jesse Snyder serves as lead counsel for litigations involving an industry-leading AI company offering products and services for legal departments worldwide. Jesse Snyder is lead counsel to an industry-leading jet propulsion system manufacturer for the U.S. military, advising on AI, IP, privacy, trade, antitrust, and compliance. Jesse is lead counsel to a pioneering and disrupting aerospace defense contractor designing pilot training devices for flight school, including achieving an agency corrective action through a successful bid protest. 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Has saved UPS over 50% on its document review fees and over $750,000 by negotiating e discovery vendor contracts and reviewing vendor invoices. The cost-savings UPS achieved as a result of its partnership with King \u0026amp; Spalding was featured in Corporate Counsel magazine{{ FIELD }}Ronni Solomon co-leads our E-Discovery practice and focuses exclusively on e-discovery issues.  She has been ranked in Chambers USA and Chambers Global for over 10 years as one of the nation’s top lawyers in e-discovery litigation practice.  According to Chambers, Ronni “is a subject matter expert that knows how to put the complexities of e-discovery into really practical terms for her clients.” Chambers stated that “She is very responsive and very well known in the field.”  Further, Ronni  “maintains longstanding relationships as e-discovery counsel to a number of major clients across several industry sectors, and is frequently sought out to advise on significant litigation, including large class actions.”\nLegal 500 indicates that “Ronni is a leading light in the e-discovery space since the sector was in its nonage, and continues to maintain long-term relationships with companies” and designated Ronni as a Leading Lawyer.  She was also recognized as a “Thought Leader Global Elite” in the e-discovery section of Who’s Who Legal: Litigation, one of only three lawyers to receive that distinction. Who's Who Legal noted that Ronni is \"held in high esteem by sources, who consider her a top name for handling e-discovery proceedings . . . \"  Ronni is also an adjunct professor on e-discovery at the University of Georgia School of Law.\nRonni has significant experience managing e-discovery in crisis litigation that spans multiple regulatory, investigatory and civil matters and helping clients ensure that e-discovery does not become a costly sideshow.  A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Ronni uses her experience and skills to ensure that e-discovery activities are run cost-efficiently, defensibly and consistently.  Ronni also serves as National E-Discovery Counsel for large corporations and works with clients on information governance and defensible deletion issues.\nRonni is actively engaged in e-discovery thought leadership.  She was a member of the Steering Committee of Working Group 1 of The Sedona Conference on Best Practices for Electronic Discovery and Records Management.   She sits on the Advisory Board of the Georgetown Law Advanced E-Discovery Institute.  She also is Editor-in-Chief of International Legal Holds published in August 2022 by Working Group 6 of the Sedona Conference, International Electronic Information Management, Discovery and Disclosure, which focuses on international issues relating to disclosure, cross-border discovery, and privacy.  \nRonni co-authored a chapter, “Predictive Coding from the Defense Perspective:  Issues and Challenges,” for a 2016 ABA book titled Perspectives on Predictive Coding and Other Advanced Search Methods for the Legal Practitioner. She also co-authored a chapter of the Federal Judges’ Guide to Discovery titled “The Roles of Rules 26(f) and 16(b) in Active Judicial Management of Discovery Challenges,” published by the Electronic Discovery Institute (EDI).  She was Co-Senior Editor of The Sedona Conference’s Social Media Primer; the Steering Committee Liaison of the Sedona Conference’s Commentary on BYOD: Principles and Guidance for Developing Policies and Meeting Discovery Obligations paper; and she assisted in drafting a model Rule 502(d) order that appeared in the Fordham Law Journal.\nShe was appointed by U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Batten to be on a committee to provide recommendations regarding amending local rules to address e-discovery issues, was co-chair of the Electronic Discovery Subcommittee of the Pretrial Practice and Discovery Committee of the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association and is the former Director of the Atlanta Chapter of Women in E-Discovery.\nPreviously, Ronni was a corporate discovery specialist for one of the largest e-discovery companies in the industry. In that role, she advised in-house counsel of large corporations on electronic discovery strategies. She applies the knowledge she gained on the vendor side to help clients select the most efficient e-discovery tools and strategies, significantly reducing their total vendor and review costs. Ronni D Solomon Partner Among the foremost [US] e-discovery lawyers” - Commercial Litigation – E-Discovery Who’s Who Legal: Global Elite Thought Leader  (2023) \"A subject matter expert that put[s] the complexities of e-discovery into really practical terms for her clients.”  Chambers Global Leading Individual Legal 500 SUNY at Binghamton  Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Florida Georgia Co-Lead E-Discovery Partner defending Equifax in the 2017 data breach matters Lead E-Discovery Partner defending General Motors in the Ignition Switch matters National E-Discovery Counsel for Progressive Insurance Has served as National E-Discovery Counsel to UPS since April 2009. Has saved UPS over 50% on its document review fees and over $750,000 by negotiating e discovery vendor contracts and reviewing vendor invoices. The cost-savings UPS achieved as a result of its partnership with King \u0026amp; Spalding was featured in Corporate Counsel magazine","searchable_name":"Ronni D. Solomon","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":426370,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":2965,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eTom Sprange KC provides advocacy and strategic advice in significant, high-value and complex disputes for\u0026nbsp; 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 matters\u0026nbsp;under local, private and public international law.\u0026nbsp; He is described by his peers as: \u0026ldquo;Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;the best of the best\u0026ldquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;He's just a pleasure to watch, I feel sad for the other side,\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\" ,\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;a superb advocate\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;class act\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;remarkable,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;super lawyer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;a real star,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fantastic\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;a very sharp legal mind\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;an excellent advocacy choice across dispute resolution forums\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;a sharp intellect\" who praise \"the precision, energy and tenacity he projects in front of tribunals and judges\" \u0026ldquo;, and highlight his \"great cross-examination skills\", describing him as \u0026ldquo;a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation\u0026rdquo; and noting that \"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;He has a magnificent talent in cross-examination\u0026ldquo;\u0026nbsp;and that \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom has appeared in over 100\u0026nbsp;cases in the Chancery and King's Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, including\u0026nbsp;cases relating to sovereign immunity, acts of state, conflicts of law, interpretation of contracts, civil fraud, injunctive relief and claims arising from arbitration proceedings.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has acted as Counsel in more than 300 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has experience working with clients in numerous sectors, including energy, mining, projects, construction, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion and sports.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom is the Managing Partner of the London Office and is a former member of the Firm's Policy Committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is highly ranked in the latest editions of the Chambers Global, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 UK and Who\u0026rsquo;s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Asset Recovery and Construction directories for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, as well as listing for Civil Fraud and Energy in the former. He is described as: \u0026ldquo;a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation\u0026rdquo;,\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;a superb advocate\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;class act\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;remarkable,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;super lawyer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;a real star,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fantastic,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;impressive,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;smart, percipient and energetic, \u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;commercially astute and a great lawyer\u0026rdquo; with sources adding that \u0026ldquo;his advocacy skills are brilliant\u0026rdquo; and he has \u0026ldquo;experience in a range of sectors, including aviation, energy and finance.\u0026rdquo; and that \u0026ldquo;he is very responsive, sharp and quick to seize the key issues\u0026rdquo;, that \"He has good, sharp comments at every stage of proceedings and really contributes a lot,\" \"He's smart - he thinks and understands quickly and he's good at forming case strategy.\" \"He is a top-level litigator with years of experience and he is extremely responsive.\" \"He is very effective as arbitration counsel.\" Sources also say Thomas is a \u0026ldquo;thoroughbred arbitrator who is incredibly smart, \u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;heavyweight arbitration lawyer\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;technically excellent and very creative, with a strong knowledge base and good problem-solving skills\u0026rdquo;.\u0026nbsp; Furthermore, Thomas is said to combine a \u0026ldquo;Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;an unparalleled work ethic and outstanding attention to client needs\u0026rdquo;; possess \u0026ldquo;extensive commercial arbitration expertise\u0026rdquo;; to \u0026ldquo;not just go the extra yard in defending his client\u0026rsquo;s position, but the extra mile\u0026rdquo;; to be an \u0026ldquo;accomplished solicitor advocate\u0026rdquo;; \"Tom is an extraordinary litigator. He has a sharp intellect from a legal standpoint and is commercially astute.\" \"He is sensible as a solicitor and impressive as an advocate\"; \"He is an extremely high-quality advocate and his work is very impressive in this space\". \"An A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\". \"He is clever, fast, reasonable, logical, knowledgeable, experienced and creative\" and has \"great cross-examination skills.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is so sharp and understands how to bring across difficult and complex issues in a pretty easy and very clear manner.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is very knowledgeable and creative in his approach.\"\u0026nbsp; \"Tom Sprange is not afraid to argue anything but with a certain charm.\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\" he is \"fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved\" he is a \"superb advocate full of energy and tenacity. He gets great results for major clients in hearings across the glove\" he \"provides very complete, practical and realistic advice\" he is described as an \"insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room\" and his knowledge and memory skills are \"truly magnificent\".\u0026nbsp; Tom has been described as a \"brilliant mind, hard-working and a pleasure to work with\" his clients \"like dealing with him and he can explain complex situations in simple terms\"\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"thomas-sprange","email":"tsprange@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003eActing for the Republic of Turkey in the largest ever public international law dispute between two sovereigns which involved a $40 billion treaty claim, public and private international law issues and related proceedings in a number of jurisdictions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to terrorist financing, state attribution and sovereign immunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eICSID proceedings involving claims for $3.5 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUNCITRAL proceedings against the Government of India relating to $35 billion claims arising under local and international law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to a $3.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReficar in English Court proceedings relating to the McDermott restructuring where a $1.3 billion New York Convention Award was extinguished in return for a $900 million equity interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings and related appeals with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund and the act of state and one voice doctrines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent English and International Court Experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2025] EWHC 257 (Comm), 23 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2025] EWHC 91 (Comm), 22 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co [2024] EWHC 3337 (Comm), 23 December 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiberty Steel East Europe (Holdco) Ltd, Re [2024] 11 WLUK 454, 26 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2024] EWHC 2891 (Comm), 14 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlobal Steel Holdings Ltd (In liquidation), Re [2024] 11 WLUK 112, 6 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTWC Aviation Limited v. 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A partner in our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Tom acts in a broad array of matters\u0026nbsp;under local, private and public international law.\u0026nbsp; He is described by his peers as: \u0026ldquo;Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;the best of the best\u0026ldquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;He's just a pleasure to watch, I feel sad for the other side,\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\" ,\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;a superb advocate\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;class act\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;remarkable,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;super lawyer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;a real star,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fantastic\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;a very sharp legal mind\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;an excellent advocacy choice across dispute resolution forums\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;a sharp intellect\" who praise \"the precision, energy and tenacity he projects in front of tribunals and judges\" \u0026ldquo;, and highlight his \"great cross-examination skills\", describing him as \u0026ldquo;a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation\u0026rdquo; and noting that \"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;He has a magnificent talent in cross-examination\u0026ldquo;\u0026nbsp;and that \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom has appeared in over 100\u0026nbsp;cases in the Chancery and King's Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, including\u0026nbsp;cases relating to sovereign immunity, acts of state, conflicts of law, interpretation of contracts, civil fraud, injunctive relief and claims arising from arbitration proceedings.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has acted as Counsel in more than 300 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has experience working with clients in numerous sectors, including energy, mining, projects, construction, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion and sports.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom is the Managing Partner of the London Office and is a former member of the Firm's Policy Committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is highly ranked in the latest editions of the Chambers Global, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 UK and Who\u0026rsquo;s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Asset Recovery and Construction directories for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, as well as listing for Civil Fraud and Energy in the former. He is described as: \u0026ldquo;a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation\u0026rdquo;,\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;a superb advocate\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;class act\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;remarkable,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;super lawyer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;a real star,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fantastic,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;impressive,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;smart, percipient and energetic, \u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;commercially astute and a great lawyer\u0026rdquo; with sources adding that \u0026ldquo;his advocacy skills are brilliant\u0026rdquo; and he has \u0026ldquo;experience in a range of sectors, including aviation, energy and finance.\u0026rdquo; and that \u0026ldquo;he is very responsive, sharp and quick to seize the key issues\u0026rdquo;, that \"He has good, sharp comments at every stage of proceedings and really contributes a lot,\" \"He's smart - he thinks and understands quickly and he's good at forming case strategy.\" \"He is a top-level litigator with years of experience and he is extremely responsive.\" \"He is very effective as arbitration counsel.\" Sources also say Thomas is a \u0026ldquo;thoroughbred arbitrator who is incredibly smart, \u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;heavyweight arbitration lawyer\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;technically excellent and very creative, with a strong knowledge base and good problem-solving skills\u0026rdquo;.\u0026nbsp; Furthermore, Thomas is said to combine a \u0026ldquo;Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;an unparalleled work ethic and outstanding attention to client needs\u0026rdquo;; possess \u0026ldquo;extensive commercial arbitration expertise\u0026rdquo;; to \u0026ldquo;not just go the extra yard in defending his client\u0026rsquo;s position, but the extra mile\u0026rdquo;; to be an \u0026ldquo;accomplished solicitor advocate\u0026rdquo;; \"Tom is an extraordinary litigator. He has a sharp intellect from a legal standpoint and is commercially astute.\" \"He is sensible as a solicitor and impressive as an advocate\"; \"He is an extremely high-quality advocate and his work is very impressive in this space\". \"An A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\". \"He is clever, fast, reasonable, logical, knowledgeable, experienced and creative\" and has \"great cross-examination skills.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is so sharp and understands how to bring across difficult and complex issues in a pretty easy and very clear manner.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is very knowledgeable and creative in his approach.\"\u0026nbsp; \"Tom Sprange is not afraid to argue anything but with a certain charm.\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\" he is \"fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved\" he is a \"superb advocate full of energy and tenacity. He gets great results for major clients in hearings across the glove\" he \"provides very complete, practical and realistic advice\" he is described as an \"insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room\" and his knowledge and memory skills are \"truly magnificent\".\u0026nbsp; Tom has been described as a \"brilliant mind, hard-working and a pleasure to work with\" his clients \"like dealing with him and he can explain complex situations in simple terms\"\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eActing for the Republic of Turkey in the largest ever public international law dispute between two sovereigns which involved a $40 billion treaty claim, public and private international law issues and related proceedings in a number of jurisdictions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to terrorist financing, state attribution and sovereign immunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eICSID proceedings involving claims for $3.5 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUNCITRAL proceedings against the Government of India relating to $35 billion claims arising under local and international law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to a $3.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReficar in English Court proceedings relating to the McDermott restructuring where a $1.3 billion New York Convention Award was extinguished in return for a $900 million equity interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings and related appeals with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund and the act of state and one voice doctrines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent English and International Court Experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2025] EWHC 257 (Comm), 23 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2025] EWHC 91 (Comm), 22 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co [2024] EWHC 3337 (Comm), 23 December 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiberty Steel East Europe (Holdco) Ltd, Re [2024] 11 WLUK 454, 26 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2024] EWHC 2891 (Comm), 14 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlobal Steel Holdings Ltd (In liquidation), Re [2024] 11 WLUK 112, 6 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTWC Aviation Limited v. 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SpiceJet Limited [2024] EWHC 721 (Comm){{ FIELD }}CB\u0026amp;I UK Ltd. re Chancery Division [2024] EHWC 398 (Ch){{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2024] EWHC 149 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Jensen v. World Rugby CAS 2023/A/9377{{ FIELD }}Vedanta Limited and Cairn Energy Limited v. Government of India [2023] PCA Case N 2020-39{{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 2882 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies Plc King's Bench Division (Technology \u0026amp; Construction Court) [2023] EHWC 2506 (TCC){{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc. v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 1393 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Republic of Iraq v. Republic of Turkey ICC Case 20273/AGF/ZF/AYZ/ELU{{ FIELD }}Ipek Investment Limited v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/18{{ FIELD }}Westwater Resources Inc. v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/46{{ FIELD }}Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd., and Rockhopper Exploration Plc v. Republic of Italy ICSID Case No. ARB/17/14{{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Limited v. Hytera Communications Corp Limited [2022] EWHC 2887 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Hashwah v. Qatar National Bank Limited [2023] 2 W.L.R. 815{{ FIELD }}EVG v. HVF [2022] EWHC (Comm) 1012{{ FIELD }}Otuska Pharma Co. Limited v. GW Pharma Limited [2022] EWHC 102 (Pat){{ FIELD }}Cascade Investments NV v. Republic of Turkey (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/4){{ FIELD }}Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v (1) Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (2) Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC [2019] DIFC CFI 013, 2 March 2022{{ FIELD }}Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] 12 WLUK 562{{ FIELD }}World Anti-Doping Agency v. 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Breish [2020] EWHC 696 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Tsareva v Ananyev [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Mohamed v Breish [2019] EWHC 1765 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Chung v Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd [2019] EWHC 1479 (Comm){{ FIELD }}National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV [2018] EWHC 3282 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWCA Civ 1896{{ FIELD }}Montvale Invest Ltd (In Liquidation) v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd [2018] EWHC 1507 (Ch){{ FIELD }}Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWHC 1130 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Monde Petroleum SA v Westernzagros [2018] EWCA Civ 25{{ FIELD }}Bank and Clients Plc v King [2017] EWHC 3099 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Arcadia Energy Petroleum Ltd v Bosworth [2017] EWHC 3160 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Stati v Kazakhstan [2017] EWHC 1348 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd v Homer Hulbert Maritime Co Ltd [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm){{ FIELD }}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 our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Tom acts in a broad array of matters under local, private and public international law.  He is described by his peers as: “Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude”, “the best of the best“  “He's just a pleasure to watch, I feel sad for the other side,\"  “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” and noting that \"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"  “He has a magnificent talent in cross-examination“ and that \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\"\nTom 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. \nHe has acted as Counsel in more than 300 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes.\nHe has experience working with clients in numerous sectors, including energy, mining, projects, construction, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion and sports.\nTom is the Managing Partner of the London Office and is a former member of the Firm's Policy Committee.\nHe is highly 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, as well as listing for Civil Fraud and Energy in the former. He is described as: “a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation”,  “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”, that \"He has good, sharp comments at every stage of proceedings and really contributes a lot,\" \"He's smart - he thinks and understands quickly and he's good at forming case strategy.\" \"He is a top-level litigator with years of experience and he is extremely responsive.\" \"He is very effective as arbitration counsel.\" 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”; to be an “accomplished solicitor advocate”; \"Tom is an extraordinary litigator. He has a sharp intellect from a legal standpoint and is commercially astute.\" \"He is sensible as a solicitor and impressive as an advocate\"; \"He is an extremely high-quality advocate and his work is very impressive in this space\". \"An A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\". \"He is clever, fast, reasonable, logical, knowledgeable, experienced and creative\" and has \"great cross-examination skills.\"  \"He is so sharp and understands how to bring across difficult and complex issues in a pretty easy and very clear manner.\"  \"He is very knowledgeable and creative in his approach.\"  \"Tom Sprange is not afraid to argue anything but with a certain charm.\"   \"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"  \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\" he is \"fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved\" he is a \"superb advocate full of energy and tenacity. He gets great results for major clients in hearings across the glove\" he \"provides very complete, practical and realistic advice\" he is described as an \"insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room\" and his knowledge and memory skills are \"truly magnificent\".  Tom has been described as a \"brilliant mind, hard-working and a pleasure to work with\" his clients \"like dealing with him and he can explain complex situations in simple terms\"  Thomas K Sprange Partner Ranked for International Arbitration CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2022 Ranked for International Arbitration, Energy and Fraud CHAMBERS UK, 2022 Ranked for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution CHAMBERS GLOBAL, 2022 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 University of Sydney, Australia  University of New South Wales  Dubai International Financial Centre Courts England and Wales Law Society of New South Wales New South Wales Ireland Acting for the Republic of Turkey in the largest ever public international law dispute between two sovereigns which involved a $40 billion treaty claim, public and private international law issues and related proceedings in a number of jurisdictions. English Court proceedings relating to terrorist financing, state attribution and sovereign immunity. ICSID proceedings involving claims for $3.5 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state. UNCITRAL proceedings against the Government of India relating to $35 billion claims arising under local and international law. English Court proceedings relating to a $3.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide. Reficar in English Court proceedings relating to the McDermott restructuring where a $1.3 billion New York Convention Award was extinguished in return for a $900 million equity interest. English Court proceedings and related appeals with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund and the act of state and one voice doctrines. Recent English and International Court Experience\nMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2025] EWHC 257 (Comm), 23 January 2025 Alta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2025] EWHC 91 (Comm), 22 January 2025 FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co [2024] EWHC 3337 (Comm), 23 December 2024 Liberty Steel East Europe (Holdco) Ltd, Re [2024] 11 WLUK 454, 26 November 2024 Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2024] EWHC 2891 (Comm), 14 November 2024 Global Steel Holdings Ltd (In liquidation), Re [2024] 11 WLUK 112, 6 November 2024 TWC Aviation Limited v. SpiceJet Limited [2024] EWHC 721 (Comm) CB\u0026amp;I UK Ltd. re Chancery Division [2024] EHWC 398 (Ch) Motorola Solutions Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2024] EWHC 149 (Comm) Jensen v. World Rugby CAS 2023/A/9377 Vedanta Limited and Cairn Energy Limited v. Government of India [2023] PCA Case N 2020-39 Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 2882 (Comm) Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies Plc King's Bench Division (Technology \u0026amp; Construction Court) [2023] EHWC 2506 (TCC) Motorola Solutions Inc. v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 1393 (Comm) Republic of Iraq v. Republic of Turkey ICC Case 20273/AGF/ZF/AYZ/ELU Ipek Investment Limited v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/18 Westwater Resources Inc. v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/46 Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd., and Rockhopper Exploration Plc v. Republic of Italy ICSID Case No. ARB/17/14 Motorola Solutions Limited v. Hytera Communications Corp Limited [2022] EWHC 2887 (Comm) Hashwah v. Qatar National Bank Limited [2023] 2 W.L.R. 815 EVG v. HVF [2022] EWHC (Comm) 1012 Otuska Pharma Co. Limited v. GW Pharma Limited [2022] EWHC 102 (Pat) Cascade Investments NV v. Republic of Turkey (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/4) Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v (1) Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (2) Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC [2019] DIFC CFI 013, 2 March 2022 Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] 12 WLUK 562 World Anti-Doping Agency v. Swimming Australia, Sport Integrity Australia \u0026amp; Shayna Jack CAS 2020/A/7579 / CAS 2020/A/7580 Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2330 (Comm) Alta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2021] 4 W.L.R. 72 Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2904 (Comm) Sierra Leone v. SL Mining [2021] EWHC 929 ( Comm) Shapoorji Pallonji and Co Pvt Ltd v Yumn Limited [2021] EWHC 862 (Comm) ConocoPhillips v. Chrysaor E\u0026amp;P Limited [2021] 3 WLUK 524 Sierra Leone v. 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