Tom focuses on complex commercial and regulatory matters, advising on both stand-alone projects as well as M&A and financing transactions.
In 2024, Tom was recognised by peers and clients as "TMT Lawyer of the year".
Tom has in-depth expertise of the telecoms and technology sectors, having spent over 20 years at the firm as associate and partner advising clients in these sectors in developed and developing markets.
Expertise
Industries
Speaking Engagements
- Chair, TMT Leaders Panel, TMT Finance World Congress conference, annual
Recognition
“The lawyer to have for a big transaction; he gets really involved in big deals and is an excellent technical lawyer.”
Chambers & Partners Telecoms 2018
“Worth every penny.”
Legal 500 IT and Telecoms 2018
Awards
- TMT Lawyer of the Year, TMT Finance Awards, February 2024
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted as solicitor, New South Wales, Australia, 1997
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2000
Academic
BA, Philosophy, The University of New South Wales, 1995
LLB, Law, The University of New South Wales, 1995
Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice, The College of Law, Sydney, 1996
Languages
English
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.