Thomas Karalis
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Qualified in both common and civil law jurisdictions, I help clients navigate disputes with a strong international element. I have particular experience on cross-border issues of jurisdiction and injunctive relief through both the Courts and Emergency Arbitrator proceedings and I have represented and guided clients in a significant number of mediations.
My focus is on putting together and executing the best strategy to achieve my clients’ goals. I advise a range of global clients, especially in the energy (including upstream oil and gas), resources, and the automotive sectors. I have a strong track record advising on disputes arising out of supply contracts, JV and shareholder agreements, and post-M&A transactions.
I am qualified in both England & Wales and Hong Kong (currently not practising) and I am also admitted to the Paris Bar.
Outside of work, you will find me planting trees, rewilding my garden, or hiking in the countryside.
Accolades:
- Next Generation Partner Legal 500 International Arbitration 2026
- Rising Star Legal 500 International Arbitration 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, International Arbitration 2023, 2024 and 2025
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Commercial Dispute Resolution 2024 and 2025
Qualified in both common and civil law jurisdictions, I help clients navigate disputes with a strong international element. I have particular experience on cross-border issues of jurisdiction and injunctive relief through both the Courts and Emergency Arbitrator proceedings and I have represented and guided clients in a significant number of mediations.
My focus is on putting together and executing the best strategy to achieve my clients’ goals. I advise a range of global clients, especially in the energy (including upstream oil and gas), resources, and the automotive sectors. I have a strong track record advising on disputes arising out of supply contracts, JV and shareholder agreements, and post-M&A transactions.
I am qualified in both England & Wales and Hong Kong (currently not practising) and I am also admitted to the Paris Bar.
Outside of work, you will find me planting trees, rewilding my garden, or hiking in the countryside.
Accolades:
- Next Generation Partner Legal 500 International Arbitration 2026
- Rising Star Legal 500 International Arbitration 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, International Arbitration 2023, 2024 and 2025
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Commercial Dispute Resolution 2024 and 2025
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Costley
Joshua
Moger
David
Weare
Garbhan
Shanks
Leigh
Callaway
Nadia
Osborne
Joel
Seager
Tom
Bolam
Sophia
Purkis
Douglas
Cherry
Christian
Charles
Digby
Hebbard
Harry
Stewart
Liam
Bell
Matt
Akers
Tatiana
Menshenina
Milan
Kapadia
Timi
Balogun
Bertie
Tapp
Scotting
Amelia
Spechko
Cecilia
Ricks
Daniella
Scozzafava
Dani
Hertz
Elizabeth
Buckle
Emily
Domingo
Isha
Wurie
Jerry
Jamieson
Maria
Macias
Perez
Misha
Chapman
Niah
Sohal
Patrick
Buck
Ollie
Clark
Georgia
Leach
Ayo
Babatunde
Rian
Razzaque
Yana
Bychkova
Judith
Davidge
Alice
Morrissey
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Arreghini
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Williams
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Filippova
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Naomi
Hall
Rosalind
Hetherington
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Reinhard
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Pattihis
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Gallo
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Leech
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Mash