Thomas Catto, Senior Associate
Thomas is a dispute resolution lawyer and has been based in our Manama office since 2013.
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Email: thomas.catto@crsblaw.com
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About
Thomas advises on a broad range of commercial disputes, including cross-border litigation and arbitration.
Thomas acts in complex commercial litigation in the English and Dubai International Financial Centre Courts, and also in international arbitrations, including proceedings conducted under the LCIA and ICC rules.
In addition, Thomas advises on dispute avoidance measures, and on alternative dispute resolution, including mediation.
Thomas’s work frequently has a multi-jurisdictional element, and he works closely with local lawyers across the MENA region, Europe and elsewhere.
Thomas is admitted to practise in England and Wales.
Experience
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Advising a MENA-based telecommunications operator in an LCIA arbitration brought against it for USD$ 680 million and in subsequent English Court proceedings, resulting in the claim being dismissed and the costs of the action being recovered.
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Acting in a multi-million dollar fraud claim in the English Courts, which involved securing and maintaining a worldwide freezing order against multiple defendants, prosecuting the claim to trial, and assisting with the enforcement of the judgment in a number of jurisdictions.
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Assisting with the cross-border recognition and enforcement of a Qatari arbitration award in Australia.
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Working as part of the team acting on the Awal Bank Administration, which involves over 75 different claims in over 7 different jurisdictions.
Recognition
Our thinking
Gareth Mills
Gareth Mills, Georgina Munnik and Thomas Catto write for The Technology Disputes Law Review on Bahrain's technology laws
Bahrain continues to be a regional HUB for ICT and technology innovation.
Thomas Catto
Thomas Catto and Sam Saunders write for The MENA Business Law Review on recent developments in dispute resolution in Bahrain
Thomas and Sam consider the latest changes in the Courts in Bahrain.
Patrick Gearon FCIArb
Chambers International Arbitration 2019 Second Edition - Bahrain
Our Bahrain Litigation and Arbitration Team has been selected as the Bahrain contributor to the Global Practice Guide.
Patrick Gearon FCIArb
Charles Russell Speechlys Wins Bahrain Law Firm of the Year Award at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2018
Our Bahrain team has been announced as the winner of the Bahrain Law Firm of the Year Award at The Oath Middle East Awards 2018.