Tom Cummins is a senior counsel in our dispute resolution practice
Tom is a disputes lawyer with particular expertise in arbitration who has represented clients in a range of matters in the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. His experience encompasses a range of governing laws, institutional rules, and arbitral seats, including London, Stockholm and Munich.
Tom also advises on public international law issues, including investment treaty protection and international sanctions. His advisory work includes questions arising under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties, and the structuring of foreign investments to take advantage of such treaties. He is a Solicitor - Advocate (Higher Courts Civil Proceedings).
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Mass tort claims in England: 5 takeaways from Mariana v BHP for businesses operating overseas
18 Nov 2025
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Sanctions and export controls
10 Nov 2025
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When “Winding-Down” Goes Wrong: Lessons from the OFSI Colorcon Notice
03 Oct 2025
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UK and EU reimpose Iranian sanctions following UN snapback
02 Oct 2025
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"Your job now is to stand by our new (Senior) Manager" – Football Governance Act introduces senior managers to football
30 Sep 2025
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The regulation zone: what the new Football Governance Act will mean for the game
29 Jul 2025
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ICJ's landmark climate opinion: what it means for business
24 Jul 2025
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Greenwatch: How widespread is greenwashing by UK businesses? Which? Investigates
17 Jul 2025
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From The Hague to the boardroom: What the ICJ climate opinion may mean for business
16 Jul 2025
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UK Government consults on adopting ISSB sustainability reporting standards and mandating Transition Plans to develop a sustainability reporting framework
27 Jun 2025
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Greenwatch: Does a German appeal court decision provide a blueprint for future corporate climate liability cases?
24 Jun 2025
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A View from the Exchange: The UK's sanctions review: a significant reshaping of the law?
22 May 2025
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News Ashurst advises Basalt Infrastructure Partners on merger of FullFibre and Zzoomm
28 Jan 2025
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News Ashurst advises Zahid Group on US$1.3bn acquisition of Barloworld
17 Jan 2025
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News Ashurst advises IVC Evidensia in relation to the divestment of eight veterinary practices
Global law firm Ashurst has advised IVC Evidensia on its divestment of eight veterinary practices to five different buyers.
26 Jul 2023
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