Tom Andrews

Tom is a specialist construction disputes and risk lawyer. He regularly acts on high profile projects across multiple jurisdictions and is known for his experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors including road, rail, and aviation projects.

Tom advises on risk management and dispute avoidance on live projects, and on all forms of dispute resolution including international arbitration and court proceedings as well as mediation and adjudication.

Great individuals to work with. Have worked with Tom Andrews on a number of different disputes and have been extremely impressed with their performance and the speed with which they deal with matters.

Legal 500, 2024

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 manages OC's International Construction Disputes Group, which has around 40 members in 8 jurisdictions.

Tom advises on all major standard form construction contracts including FIDIC, NEC and JCT etc. In the energy sector he has worked on numerous projects including solar, wind, gas-to-liquid, methanol, biogas and biomass. 

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.

Legal 500, 2022

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.