Commercial Litigation lawyers

Tom O’Brien

Partner Department Chair - Litigation (Dallas) Practice Group Chair - Professional Liability Litigation (Firmwide)

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Tom Snelling

For nearly 25 years, Tom has been helping clients navigate some of the most complex and business critical disputes. His clients benefit from the fact that Tom has done so in a broad cross section of business sectors and across multiple jurisdictions. Tom is well-known in particular for managing high value, commercial disputes in the consumer products and retail sector. This reflects his genuine interest in his clients’ businesses and loved brands that have changed the world. Since joining Signature Litigation in 2020, Tom has harnessed its disputes-only platform to deliver cutting-edge client work. Tom is currently acting on two of the most high-value and complex mandates before the English High Court: he heads the team for one of the five Lead Defendants in the NOx diesel emissions litigation (with a London trial of liability issues starting in October 2025) and in the Mozambique 'tuna bonds' dispute (which has a three-day appeal hearing is listed in June 2026). These two cases demonstrate Tom’s leading practice positioning him at the forefront of the commercial litigation and civil fraud markets. Recent feedback Tom’s strengths are reflected in the following feedback from clients and others involved in these cases. These comments reflect the innovative way in which Tom harnesses technology to keep costs in check and to deliver value to clients, and his charismatic and empathetic leadership style. Tom is a clear favourite among clients and his team, who enjoy his open and empowering approach. “Tom has navigated a complex multi-party multi-jurisdictional legal dispute with unwavering professional, dedication and dynamism.” “Tom is an extremely intelligent, strategic, proactive, forward-thinking litigator. His dedication and availability coupled with his ability to communicate clearly and concisely has enabled an extremely successful working relationship.” “Tom's strategic insights and innovative problem-solving skills have at times been instrumental. His understanding of the legal landscape is impressive. Tom possesses a breadth of legal knowledge and expertise that has enabled him to tackle even the most challenging legal issues with precision.” “He has the ability to delve into even the most complex of details swiftly and effectively.” “Tom has run a team of litigators at Signature Litigation seamlessly during this time, clearly inspiring loyalty and respect.” A “hands on and good fun lawyer who built and led a team through… some mammoth litigation.” “Throughout the process we were impressed by his team spirit and ability to explain complex legal issues in simple terms such that the end client… got comfortable with disclosure duties and the other areas of English law which were previously alien.” “Tom maintained good humour and professionalism throughout working on the case and shepherded us through some truly testing times.” “Tom was personable, professional, always ready…” “Tom's strategic acumen, legal expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence make him a standout litigator. Tom's ability to think innovatively and his unwavering dedication to achieving success make him a valuable asset to have on your side.” Pro bono Tom balances his 'mega cases' with a longstanding commitment to pro bono work. He has represented: Save the Children; someone seriously injured in the London 7/7 bombings; and the family of one of the Manchester Arena bombing victims. Tom has also brought a successful intervention in the UK Supreme Court on behalf of both the Office of the Children’s Commissioner and the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants.

Signature Litigation LLP

Tom Vauthier

Partner

Bredin Prat

Tom Wright

Tom Wright is a Partner in Bedell Cristin's Cayman Islands Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice, focusing on commercial litigation and contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. Tom has been practising in the Cayman Islands since 2012 and advises on complex cross-border matters. He advises clients in London, the US and South America. Tom qualified in 2007 and practised in the City for four years before moving offshore. He previously practised in Bedell Cristin's Cayman Islands litigation team between 2012 and 2020 before returning in August 2024

Bedell Cristin

Tomas Vail

Tomas Vail is an international lawyer based in London, with over a decade of arbitration experience. He is fluent in English, French and Russian. Mr Vail is recognised as a leading arbitration practitioner by Chambers UK, Legal 500 UK and Who’s Who Legal (including being recently listed as one of 15 “Most Highly Regarded” arbitration practitioners in EMEA). He has served in leadership positions of several prominent arbitration organisations and initiatives, including as an Advisory Board member of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration. He serves as a legal specialist to the American Bar Association’s Rule of Law Initiative and in this capacity presented to the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan on arbitration matters. Mr Vail is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and regularly sits as arbitrator under the rules of major arbitral institutions. He is listed on the arbitrator databases of the LCIA, ICC, SCC, SIAC, AIAC, KCAB, VIAC. He regularly speaks and publishes on aspects of international arbitration and public international law. His recent writings include two book chapters: one on the Brčko Arbitration, in a book on non-state actors under international law (Nijhoff Brill); and a second on tribunal appointed experts, in a commentary on the UNCITRAL Model Law (Cambridge University Press). Further to his role as arbitrator, Mr Vail represents clients throughout the world, most frequently in Russia and the CIS, Eastern Europe and Africa, conducting disputes under the LCIA, SCC, ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules and related court litigation. He has particular experience of the petroleum and mining industries, advising on high-value disputes between energy companies and states/state-owned entities. Mr Vail’s experience includes independently negotiating aspects of multi-billion dollar disputes and settlements at the highest levels of government, on behalf of both states and investors. He also has experience of complex disputes in the construction, telecommunications, financial services, commodities, consumer goods and manufacturing sectors, including joint-venture and post-M&A disputes.

Vail Dispute Resolution

Tomaz Lyra

Partner

Lefosse Advogados

Tomer Weissman

Partner, Co-Head of the Dispute Resolution Department

EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano

Tommy McKenna

Partner

Fieldfisher

Tomás Pérez

Partner

A/C/R Legal

Tomás Sánchez E

Associate

Aguad Bañados Izquierdo Abogados (ABI Abogados)

Ton van Oosten

Partner

Hoboken

Tony Leung

Tony is a Partner whose practice focusses on insurance-related matters, complex commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. He has been with the firm since he joined as a Trainee Solicitor in 2012. Tony has extensive experience in a range of contentious and non-contentious commercial matters, and frequently acts for and advises clients in court and arbitration proceedings on misrepresentation claims, asset recovery, shareholder disputes, internet fraud claims, fraud investigations, and construction related claims. He has significant experience in building management and tenancy related claims, and his clients include leading real estate / property service companies. Tony has advised on matters relating to data privacy, and acted for a telecommunications / media company in a key case relating to the production of journalistic materials. He also has experience in acting for professional associations and bodies in conducting and defending judicial review proceedings. Tony has particular experience in insurance-related matters, and frequently advises and acts for clients in connection with claims involving directors and officers as well as professional negligence claims (usually with the involvement of an insurer). He also has experience with policy disputes in relation to medical, life and cargo insurance. He has been a Panel Solicitor for the Hong Kong Solicitors Professional Indemnity Scheme since 2014, advising upon both coverage and defence of a broad range of professional indemnity claims.

Howse Williams

Tracy Buck

Principal

Offit Kurman

Tracy Lacey-Smith

Joint Managing Partner and Joint Head of Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Tracy guides clients through commercial disputes using mediation, settlement negotiations or litigation as necessary. She has over 16 years’ experience in all forms of dispute resolution, acting for a wide range of clients across varied sectors including education, healthcare and not for profit. Her considerable expertise includes enforcing restrictive covenants, shareholder and boardroom disputes. She also advises on complex contractual matters, professional negligence issues, insurance matters and intellectual property concerns.

SA Law LLP

Tran Hong Nhan

ATS Law Firm

Travis S. Hunter

Director at Richards, Layton & Finger, Travis Hunter is an accomplished trial attorney who has successfully handled significant cases in all of Delaware’s state and federal courts. He has particular expertise in handling large commercial disputes in the Delaware Superior Court’s Complex Commercial Litigation Division (CCLD), serving as trial counsel in some of the largest cases ever filed in that division. Travis routinely litigates complex disputes involving: intellectual property and trade secrets cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin and Ethereum business contracts mergers and acquisitions insurance coverage products liability Travis has also acted as trial counsel in large arbitrations filed with the American Arbitration Association. Travis serves on the Delaware Superior Court’s Rules Committee and the CCLD Rules Committee and is active in the American Bar Association’s Section of Commercial and Business Litigation. He has also completed the Federal Trial Practice Seminar sponsored by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. PRACTICES Arbitration & Mediation Commercial Litigation Fiduciary Litigation Intellectual Property

Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.

Trevor Asserson

Trevor Asserson is the Senior Partner and Founder of Asserson and heads the Dispute Resolution team

Asserson Law Offices

Trevor Goulet

Senior Associate

Walkers

Trevor Mascarenhas

Trevor Mascarenhas is a partner, specialising in commercial fraud and dispute resolution. His practice focuses on complex, high-value international commercial litigation and arbitration. Experienced in coordinating large teams of lawyers and other professionals in various jurisdictions to freeze assets simultaneously, as well as in obtaining search and disclosure orders, many of Trevor’s cases are at the cutting edge of the law, involving decisions by the appellate courts in England and elsewhere. He has particular expertise in developing and implementing multi-jurisdictional asset recovery strategies, jurisdiction challenges, and the cross-over between fraud and insolvency.

PCB Byrne

Trey Crawford

Founding Partner

Crawford, Wishnew & Lang PLLC

Triin Kaurov

Triin Kaurov is highly praised for her dispute resolution work, both in litigation and at the pre-court stage. With extensive experience in administrative and civil matters, Triin has advised clients on day-to-day business activities and in making strategically important decisions. Her expertise spans various sectors, including electronic communications, electricity, postal services, water regulation, waste management, and public procurement. Triin has represented both entrepreneurs and public authorities, providing legal advice on complex legislative matters, permits, licensing requirements, and enforcement issues. She has notably represented 24 Estonian municipalities in a Supreme Court constitutional review of the Administrative Reform Act and has challenged forced mergers in Estonia. Triin has also drafted key legal analyses, including on the transposition of European Commission directives into Estonian legislation and the constitutionality of the Administrative Reform Act. In employment law, Triin has broad experience, having worked as an HR lawyer and advised on employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, non-competition clauses, and occupational health and safety disputes. She has also represented clients in complex employment-related cases.

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)

Trinidad Torres

Senior Associate

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos

Trish D’Souza

Senior Associate

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Trisha Kaye Tiburcio

Junior Associate

Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)