Dispute resolution
Osborne Clarke LLP‘s commercial disputes team acts for a range of domestic and international corporate clients, undertaking a full range of commercial matters, with a particular expertise in cross-border mandates. As well as municipalities and government bodies, the team works with clients from the technology, energy, transportation, and aviation sectors. Charlie Wedin combines significant experience in both cross-border disputes and investigations and leads the team with a particular focus on technology matters. Further evidencing the strength of the team is Andrew Bartlett, who is recognised for his expertise in challenging issues of jurisdiction. Nina Lazic specialises in cybersecurity matters and intricate contractual claims, whilst Tom Ellis represents clients in sensitive corporate investigations and fraud-related matters. Furthermore, Jane Park Weir works with a broad spectrum of clients, with expertise in complex company law matters and partnership disputes.
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Work Department
Commercial Disputes
Position
Tom is a commercial litigation Partner with considerable experience of representing major corporates in high-value and complex commercial disputes, corporate investigations and fraud-related matters.
He is regularly retained on matters with an international dimension. He is regularly retained by one of the Big Four Accountancy firms, certain major American Film and TV corporations, one of the pre-eminent fine art auction houses and various major financial services organisations.
Please see full biography at osborneclarke.com/lawyers/tom-ellis/
Career
Tom qualified in 1991 at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and joined Osborne Clarke in February 2013 from Wragge & Co LLP.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent collaboration between the insolvency and litigation/dispute team, which means a contentious insolvency matter is dealt with expertly and efficiently.’
‘Deep knowledge of how to conduct litigation of this kind efficiently and effectively.’
‘Strong partner-led client experience forms a high-quality commercial litigation practice.’
‘Andrew Bartlett - is knowledgeable, bright, hardworking, and highly effective.’
‘This is a great, hardworking litigation team. One stand-out factor is the knowledge and expertise in CIS matters, but I would trust them with any litigation or arbitration.’
'The Osborne Clarke team are highly experienced with heavy commercial litigation. They roll up their sleeves and get on with it.'
Key clients
- Grant Thornton UK LLP Police Federation of England & Wales Vodafone WDB Abwicklungs AG (formerly Wirecard Bank AG) City of Venice Discovery Communications Europe Limited Starbucks EMEA Ltd Tenzing Private Equity Siemens Boston Trust Company (Isle of Man) Grant Thornton UK LLP Police Federation of England & Wales Vodafone WDB Abwicklungs AG (formerly Wirecard Bank AG) City of Venice Discovery Communications Europe Limited Starbucks EMEA Ltd Tenzing Private Equity Siemens Boston Trust Company (Isle of Man)
Work highlights
Acted for Granville Technology Group Limited in its high-value Commercial Court claim against LG Display for damages relating to the supply of LCD monitor panels.
Advised Avro Energy Limited in respect of claims against Avro's former Directors and their related companies, including claims for breach of their Directors' duties and claims under the Insolvency Act 1986.