Tom Coates 
Head of department
Litigation 
Tom Coates 
My approach is....Identify the objective.  Devise the strategy.  Agree the execution.  Be Flexible.  Review the tactics. Think solutions.  Think outside the box.  And deliver.

Areas of Expertise


Some specifics

My practice includes the following areas: international litigation and arbitration, breach of contract, warranty and misrepresentation claims, injunctive remedies, trust litigation, banking litigation, restitution claims, boardroom, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence, commercial judicial review and insurance disputes.

Recent examples of work

Acting for a major retail corporation in proceedings for a declaration concerning the interpretation of certain provisions of a complex relationship agreement.

    Acting for a Defendant in proceedings brought by a Claimant alleging an agreement to provide funds of up to €50 million for a Private Equity fund venture.

    Acting for various banks in connection with insurance coverage issues and claims for payments under loan documentation. 

    Acting as a lead partner in a multi-million dollar Swiss based arbitration claim with related proceedings in London and other jurisdictions.

    Clients

    Clients for whom I have acted include banks, local authorities, technology companies, trusts, high net worth individuals, marketing companies and retail corporations.

    I also advise in many complex cases where the dispute is resolved on a confidential basis without being reported or the client being identified (particularly in arbitration cases).

    Qualifications and other experience

    BA in Economic History (First Class honours)

    Law Society Finals, Part I and Part II (both with Distinction)

    Member, Litigation Committee of the City of London Law Society

    I'm human too...

    I live in London and enjoy skiing, tennis, walking and (occasionally) watching Spurs play

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    T:+44 20 7074 8126 

    E:tom.coates@lewissilkin.com