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Christian Toms

Squire Patton Boggs
Christian Toms is a partner in SPB’s International disputes team. He regularly advises in a range of matters, with particular experience in complex financial disputes, civil fraud matters, and director/shareholder/joint venture disputes. He has previously acted for and against investment and retail banks, hedge funds and other investor groups. He also has experience in cross-border enforcement, and of evidence gathering and other ancillary orders in support of foreign proceedings.

Before joining SPB, Christian was a partner at the US firm Brown Rudnick having initially joined BR as an associate barrister from the then Lovells LLP. Prior to that, he was a tenant in London chambers defending and prosecuting criminal cases. His previous experience at the Criminal Bar gives him an invaluable insight when advising in matters involving contentious regulatory and White Collar issues. Chris has been recognised by the Legal 500 for a number of years and is a highly regarded and noted lawyer in the fields of Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail; Commercial Litigation; and Fraud: Civil. In 2020 Chris was appointed to judicial office by HM the Queen, and alongside his disputes practice he sits part-time as a Recorder in both Civil and Crime.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 2002

Experience

  • Criminal Barrister (2001 - 2005)
  • Lovells LLP (2005 - 2010)
  • Brown Rudnick LLP (2010 - 2022)
  • Recorder (Civil and Crime) (2020 - Present)

Qualifications

  • BA (Jurisprudence) (2000)
  • PG Diploma (BVC) (2001)
  • MA (Oxon) (2005)

Education

  • St Catherine’s College, Oxford (1997-2000)
  • Inns of Court School of Law (BVC) (2000-2001)

2 Contributions by Christian Toms

Imaging orders (England and Wales): CPR Part 25 post-6 April 2025 practitioner checklist for applying, evidence, model order drafting, supervising solicitor and IT expert, service, return hearings and costs
CHECKLISTS
Imaging orders (England and Wales): CPR Part 25 post-6 April 2025 practitioner checklist for applying, evidence, model order drafting, supervising solicitor and IT expert, service, return hearings and costs
This checklist sets out the principal points applicants ought to weigh up when seeking an imaging order. It highlights the considerations to bear in mind when preparing and submitting any application. It should be read alongside the following Practice Notes: Search and imaging orders—guiding principles Search and imaging orders—making an application The model search and imaging order Search and imaging orders—execution of the order and next steps For guidance on dealing with an application for an imaging order, see: Responding to an imaging order—checklist. 6 April 2025 changes With effect from 6 April 2025, the CPR provisions governing interim injunctive relief, including search and imaging orders, were updated. In particular, CPR 25 underwent substantial revision and the related Practice Directions—covering the standard draft search order and the imaging order form (previously in Annex A and Annex B to Practice Direction 25A)—were withdrawn. In their place, a new model search and imaging order took effect on 6 April 2025 (the ‘model search and imaging order’). For additional background, including links to the provisions in force prior to 6 April 2025, see: Q&A: Where can I find information on the changes to Part 25 coming into force on 6 April 2025?...
Dispute Resolution
Search and Imaging Orders: Urgent Respondent Checklist under CPR Part 25 (from 6 April 2025) (England and Wales)
CHECKLISTS
Search and Imaging Orders: Urgent Respondent Checklist under CPR Part 25 (from 6 April 2025) (England and Wales)
This Checklist outlines the principal considerations that respondents must address when replying to an imaging order. It should be read alongside the following Practice Notes: Search and imaging orders—guiding principles Search and imaging orders—making an application The model search and imaging order Search and imaging orders—execution of the order and next steps For guidance from the viewpoint of an applicant seeking an imaging order, see: Applying for an imaging order—checklist. 6 April 2025 changes With effect from 6 April 2025, the CPR provisions governing interim injunctive relief, including search and imaging orders, were amended. In particular, CPR 25 was extensively overhauled and the associated Practice Directions—covering the standard draft search order and the imaging order form (previously in Annex A and Annex B to Practice Direction 25A)—were revoked. In their place, a new model search and imaging order came into force on 6 April 2025 (the ‘model search and imaging order’)...
Dispute Resolution
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