Tom Charnley

Tom is senior counsel in the Disputes and Investigations Group with over 10 years' post qualification experience. He has a strong track record advising global companies on contentious and risk related matters, helping businesses navigate through a wide variety of issues. He has broad experience in handling High Court disputes, international arbitrations and regulatory investigations, including those involving the accountancy profession, and managing risks in a contentious setting.

Tom's practice often involves cross-border disputes or those with jurisdictional issues across a number of industry sectors, including technology; retail; aviation; business and professional services; and private wealth. Tom also has experience helping clients seek litigation funding.

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Since 2025 Senior Counsel, Taylor Wessing

2022 - 2025 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing

2021 - 2022 Senior Associate, DWF

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Since 2025 Senior Counsel, Taylor Wessing

2022 - 2025 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing

2021 - 2022 Senior Associate, DWF

Formation

2014 Admitted as a lawyer, England and Wales

2012 LPC, College of Law

2011 LLB (Hons), University of Liverpool

Experience

UNCITRAL arbitration

An UNCITRAL arbitration representing a minority shareholder in the retail sector, involving a 6-week liability hearing.

Tom Charnley

LCIA arbitration

An LCIA arbitration representing a professional services firm, involving a two-week final hearing.

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Big 4 accountancy practice

Representing a Big 4 accountancy practice in its response to a regulatory investigation regarding audit negligence.

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Acting on behalf of a minority shareholder

Acting on behalf of a minority shareholder in the High Court and Court of Appeal in a claim involving allegations of bad faith, share dilution and unilateral alteration of share rights.

Tom Charnley