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Tomas Furlong

Tomas Furlong

Partner — international arbitration, asset‑tracing and dispute prevention

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Singapore
Dubai
Joined December 2025
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Summary

An international arbitration specialist focused on cross‑border disputes, enforcement and asset‑tracing: Tomas advises corporates, private capital and sovereign‑linked clients on bet‑the‑company disputes across energy, commodities, TMT and joint‑venture matters, and crafts strategies for injunctions, set‑aside applications and global asset recovery. hsfkramer+2
Practitioner who combines advocacy roots with firm‑level innovation: trained at the English Bar and later qualifying in Hong Kong, Tomas emphasises clear advocacy and has spoken publicly about harnessing firm data and technology (eg. HSF's Genesis/decision‑analysis work) and alternative fee arrangements to improve outcomes and pricing for clients. hsfkramer+1
Academic and teaching background informs practice and market presence: Tomas holds first‑class Oxford degrees (MA, BCL) and has taught contract and public international law; he also contributes to academic and practitioner fora (LL.M. seminars, SIAC panels and arbitration blogs), underscoring a blend of scholarly rigour and practical dispute resolution experience. unil+2

Work

Education

Writing

Notes and client alerts on set‑aside/enforcement and Singapore arbitration law

June 1, 2025

Client‑facing notes and firm commentary on Singapore's set‑aside regime and related procedural developments; reflects practical involvement advising on post‑award proceedings and enforcement strategy.

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Inside arbitration: Spotlight interview: Tom Furlong (video / interview)

March 1, 2023

A wide‑ranging interview covering his career path from the Bar to firm life, views on technology and innovation in dispute resolution, alternative fee arrangements, and practical advice for aspiring arbitration practitioners.

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Astro v Lippo in Hong Kong: Award Enforced Despite Singapore Court of Appeal's Finding that the Tribunal Lacked Jurisdiction

March 1, 2015

Analysis of enforcement and recognition issues following the Singapore Court of Appeal's decision and subsequent enforcement developments in Hong Kong; reflects experience on enforcement and set‑aside interplay.

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Hobbies

Enjoys skiing (described as his 'happy place'). hsfkramer