Bio
Tom is a Commercial Partner.
Tom acts for clients across the business lifecycle – from start-ups and owner-managed SMEs, to international corporates and companies with complex cross-border supply chains.
He advises on a broad range of commercial and supply chain arrangements including supply and framework agreements, manufacturing and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) arrangements, product development projects, outsourcing structures, and maintenance and service level agreements.
Tom has particular expertise advising on manufacturing and engineering projects, including contracts for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of machinery and components, alongside drafting and negotiating long-form quality assurance, testing and acceptance, and performance management provisions (including liquidated damages).
He is also experienced in software and technology transactions, distribution, agency, reseller arrangements, Intellectual Property (IP) transactions, managing supplier exits and transition arrangements, and data protection aspects of commercial arrangements.
Examples of Tom’s work include:
- Advising a UK-based supplier of metal alloys and components to the aerospace, oil, and gas sectors on a long-term agreement with a leading global supplier of aircraft engines.
- Supporting an industry-leading manufacturer of rail materials on its tender for a long-term contract for the supply of concrete sleepers.
- Supporting a scale-up IT hardware and software provider on a contract for a network infrastructure project in Denmark, with a German-based main contractor and international charity end client.
- Preparing, and advising on, a Master Services Agreement for a leading driver and vehicle fleet management software platform provider.
- Advising a listed software business on its contract suite relating to geo-spatial data management tools, and supporting on negotiations with public authority clients (including the defence sector).
- Advising on complex operational arrangements including plant maintenance, engineering installation, vesting arrangements and contractor mobilisation.