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Provided by Rhys Thomas
Career
Rhys Thomas has more than 20 years of experience of advising multinationals and private equity vehicles and investors in resolving complex, international disputes. He has a particular focus on disputes that involve the termination of long-term relationships, joint ventures and co-investments, as well as strategic exists, including country exits. He has in-depth experience in complex jurisdictional and choice of law disputes, having achieved success in a number of reported cases in those areas. Rhys represents clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Rhys has a particular focus on the technology sector, having served secondments at two of the world’s largest technology services companies. His practice includes advising on disputes arising from large-scale, complex technology services and partnership agreements; software development and licensing disputes; and cyber security incident response and data breach litigation.
Practice Areas
Global Disputes
Business Restructuring & Reorganization
Technology
Chambers Review
UK
Rhys Thomas has expertise in disputes relating to shareholder and joint venture agreements as well as claims for breach of warranty. His clients include international conglomerates and private equity firms.
Rhys Thomas is a technology disputes specialist whose experience takes in contentious matters concerned with major IT infrastructure projects, outsourcings, licensing and software development claims, and also cybersecurity breaches.
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Provided by Chambers
"Rhys is extremely pragmatic. He has a commercial approach, which allows him to effortlessly navigate from problem to solution."
"Rhys is an exceptional and highly skilled lawyer. He delivers time and again on the most complex issues with excellence. He works quickly but never compromises on quality."
"Rhys is someone we use when things get complex. He is an excellent litigator and adviser."
"Rhys is extremely pragmatic. He has a commercial approach, which allows him to effortlessly navigate from problem to solution."
"Rhys is an exceptional and highly skilled lawyer. He delivers time and again on the most complex issues with excellence. He works quickly but never compromises on quality."
"Rhys is someone we use when things get complex. He is an excellent litigator and adviser."