As a partner in the commercial dispute resolution team, I regularly advise clients on how to avoid or resolve disputes.
Known for my pragmatic approach, I help clients understand / avoid risks and resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, other forms of alternative dispute resolution, court action or arbitration.
I typically advise businesses or business people, with a focus on complex or high value litigation, often with an international dimension. I regularly work with our award winning Corporate team to help clients with issues arising out of mergers or acquisitions, or to recover value after a transition has completed.
I also work with Residential Management Companies / leaseholders in relation to corporate or boardroom disputes. I have a passion for food and drink and enjoy working with our clients in this sector.
I am recognised by Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 as a specialist in Commercial Dispute Resolution.
Areas of expertise:
- Complex contractual disputes
- M&A disputes
- Boardroom Disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Corporate issues relating to Residential Management Companies
Qualifications and memberships
- Admitted as a solicitor in October 2011
- Member of the Association of Partnership Practitioners
If I'm unavailable, please contact:
Lesley Monteith
Legal Secretary +44 (0)1892 765 452 [email protected]
My experience
Noksel çelik Boru Sanayi A.Ş.
Securing judgment for over $7 million on behalf of an international manufacturing client in a complex Commercial Court claim.
Successfully represented Noksel Çelik Boru Sanayi A.Ş., a specialist Turkish steel pipe manufacturer in a multi-million dollar, cross-border contractual dispute in the High Court ([2022] EWHC 68 (Comm)).
Acting for an international media and advertising agency in relation to a multimillion pound dispute with an exhibition centre for breach of contract/force majeure.
Acting for a large multinational company to obtain an urgent injunction to prevent one of its former employees and his current employer from missusing its confidential information.
Providing strategic advice to the investors of a SAAS company in relation to a $2.5 million investment and loan facility.
Acting for a specialist IT company in relation to a six figure claim against a Formula 1 team.
Advising a Kuwaiti company and its director in relation to the termination of a franchise agreement with a well-known coffee chain and associated claims/personal guarantee.
How we made a difference
Tom Bourne maintains fantastic relationship with his clients and is very determined.
Chambers 2025
"He listens to the situation and provides excellent advice and support resulting in a great outcome. It's a pleasure working with him."
Chambers UK Guide 2024
"Tom is personable and professional, offering insight and information."
Chambers UK Guide 2024
Awesome teamwork that got the job done on time
Little Bold Design Limited
The organisation as a whole has been an invaluable source of support – Tom Bourne in particular making himself available at all times through a crisis situation. His knowledgeable, calm and empathetic manner, and his grasp of complex situations gives a feeling of total confidence.
Legal 500
He is empathetic, thinks outside the box and looks for tailored solutions which work best for us.
Chambers and Partners
The Cripps team was diligent, attentive and on top of things throughout the proceedings. We were successful in almost all of our claims and Cripps’s assistance in attaining that result was very valuable.
Cenk Atik
Deputy General Manager of Financial & Administrative Affairs at Noksel Çelik Boru Sanayi A.Ş.
Myself and my colleagues will never forget the level of support you gave us during a very difficult time (probably the most difficult workwise that I have ever gone through). It really made it possible to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and feel confident that we could get there.
My thinking
From Hollywood to the High Court - can a prior agreement exclude a creditor from a restructuring plan?
Drax #2 - Court of appeal gives Drax the power to pursue claim
Warranty and indemnity insurance policies – The devil is in the detail
Is an entire agreement clause the most important clause in a share purchase agreement?
Drax! Messing up a notice can Smart!
Setting aside default judgement: what’s new?
Are restrictive covenants in franchise agreements enforceable post-Dwyer?
Damages for breach of warranty – how should contingent risks be assessed?
Restrictive covenants – how long is too long when purchasing a business?
When can a good leaver be a bad leaver?
Awards
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