Tom is a specialist construction and engineering disputes & risk lawyer. He regularly acts on high profile projects across different jurisdictions and is known for his experience in the infrastructure and transport sectors particularly road, tunnelling, rail and aviation.
Tom advises on project risk management and on all forms of dispute resolution including international arbitration and court proceedings as well as mediation and adjudication.
Tom has a wealth of experience on cross-border disputes and has conducted numerous arbitrations to final award including under the LCIA, ICC, SCC and SIAC rules. He has worked on projects all around the world including recently in Central Asia, the Middle East and South America. He also co-manages the International Arbitration Group Non-Partners network at Osborne Clarke, which has around 50 members in 8 jurisdictions.
Tom advises on the major standard form construction contracts including NEC, FIDIC and JCT, and has worked on a wide range of infrastructure and transport projects. In the energy sector he has worked on numerous projects including solar, wind, gas-to-liquid, methanol, biogas and biomass.
Tom works tirelessly at the heart of his matters, managing those above and below equally effectively, and most importantly he cares about his cases and gives it his utmost, which is key to being a top lawyer." Partner, International Arbitration
Tom Andrews is a collaborative and trusted advisor. He positioned and led litigation to achieve a positive and cost efficient settlement of a complex legal dispute.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
I have a keen interest in smart cities as a way to enhance our way of life through better living and travel. I am fascinated by the multifaceted nature of smart cities as an evolving system that embraces both digitalisation and decarbonisation initiatives. I am a core member of Osborne Clarke’s Smart Cities team and as such I help drive forward the firm's initiative to help our clients succeed in tomorrow's world by understanding the risks and opportunities in smart city infrastructure and technology. I also regularly speak at industry events and have written numerous articles on construction technology.
Aviation
Advising a manufacturer of aircraft parts in a dispute subject to LCIA arbitral rules.
Biomass plant
Advising the developer on disputes in relation to an EPC contract for a wood processing facility in Austria.
Gas-to-liquids plant
Advising an EPC contractor in relation to disputes concerning the procurement of works at a gas-to-liquids plant in Central Asia.
Methanol Plant
Advising an EPC contractor on an anti-suit injunction against a party who commenced court proceedings in the Middle East.
Rail
Advising a supplier of railway signalling and control systems on a £2.5m dispute with a manufacturer regarding defective products.
Rail
Advising an owner of rolling stock on a tripartite dispute relating to delay for delivery and project issues including procurement, testing and commissioning.
Road and Tunnel
Advising a contractor on a dispute arising out a FIDIC contract for the construction of a road and tunnel at an international airport.
Road construction
Advising on disputes in relation to a £2bn highways maintenance project in the UK.
Insights
How individual buildings can support the sustainability of an urban environment
Our series on ways that individual buildings can boost the "smartness" of a smart city considers their role in decarbonisation...
How individual buildings can support the digitalisation of an urban environment
Our series on how individual buildings can boost a city's 'smartness' looks at the contribution to connectivity, digitalisation and data
How can an individual building contribute to making a city smarter?
Our series will explore how individual buildings can boost the smartness of their urban environment by generating community benefits, whether...
What can guidance on responsible contractual behaviours do for a construction industry hit hard by the pandemic?
Will the government's guidance on "responsible contractual behaviour" or good faith come to the rescue of parties in the sector...
Covid-19 and the construction industry
What are the longer-term opportunities and resiliency measures for the construction industry?
Lockdown 3.0: Construction continues but challenges remain
In this insight, we briefly discuss the latest government restrictions and what it means for the construction industry. This article...
Construction contracts: standard forms, novel applications and social responsibility
How does the FIDIC suite of construction contracts respond to the unique issues arising on projects as a result of...
What is Urban Dynamics?
Urban dynamics are the changing elements that make up an urban environment: the opportunities and the threats. The people and...
AI's potential and key risks in the construction industry
In this article, we consider the use of artificial intelligence in the construction industry and give insight into identifying and...
Lockdown 2.0: Will the construction industry survive or thrive?
As England enters lockdown 2.0, is the construction industry better prepared this time to continue to "build, build, build"?
Construction contracts: old tools and new risks
Can the CLC's guidance future proof the JCT contract from effects caused by the pandemic and Brexit?
Collecting cash in the construction industry: tools for chasing debtors in light of further Government restrictions
The government has extended the restriction on the enforcement of statutory demands until 31 December 2020. The extension from the...