
Thomas R. Snider
THOMAS R. SNIDER
Partner and Head of International Arbitration | Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Thomas R. Snider is a Partner and the Head of International Arbitration at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP based in the firm’s Dubai office. He is a globally recognized international arbitration specialist whose experience covers a wide range of industries, sectors, and types of disputes. He is experienced in international commercial arbitration, international investment disputes, state-to-state arbitration, and foreign sovereign immunity issues. Among other roles, Tom is a member of the Board of Directors of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and the Court of Arbitration of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).
Tom is recognised as a Thought Leader in the Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal Arbitration) and is ranked for dispute resolution in Chambers United Arab Emirates, which notes that he is “superb at guiding clients through complex, expensive and potentially stressful situations” and “manages arbitration really well and inspires confidence.” He is also recognized as a Leading Partner for Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and International Litigation in the United Arab Emirates by Legal 500, where he has previously been described as having “cross-examination skills [that] are excellent. He listens hard, is polite to witnesses and yet wields an iron fist beneath his velvet glove.”
Tom frequently writes and speaks on topics involving international law and dispute resolution. Before moving to Dubai, he lectured in law at George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC.
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Speakers
- Developments in International Arbitration with Gary Born: Dubai Edition - 2 October 2019
- An Overview of Arbitration in Dubai | Online Training | 1 February 2022 | 09:30AM to 11:30AM (Gulf Standard Time)
- The English Arbitration Act 2025 – Why It Matters To UAE Legal Practitioners | 20 May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon | In Person Training at DIFC Academy