Biography

As Chief Investment Officer (Asia), Tom Glasgow leads the Asian investment activities and business expansion for IMF Bentham, one of the world's leading dispute resolution funders. He is located in Singapore and spends significant time in Hong Kong and other Asian jurisdictions.  Tom is responsible for assessing and managing funded cases throughout Asia, including arbitration, litigation and insolvency claims.

Prior to joining IMF Bentham, Tom was a senior member of Allen & Overy's top-tier international arbitration and disputes practice in Hong Kong, where he handled complex multi-jurisdictional commercial matters for leading global businesses across a range of sectors, including financial services, automotive, energy production, industrial manufacturing and construction.  Tom has managed international arbitrations under most leading sets of institutional rules, seated in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Manila and London, as well as related court applications across various jurisdictions in Asia and elsewhere.  

Before moving to Asia, Tom worked with the leading New Zealand firm, Russell McVeagh, where he represented local and multi-national clients in high-end commercial matters before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of New Zealand as well as in administrative, contentious regulatory and insolvency proceedings.  

Tom holds dual degrees in law and international relations, and is a qualified lawyer in both New Zealand and Hong Kong.  He has a strong interest in international disputes, litigation finance and the development of legal services. 

Tom is a frequent guest speaker and panellist throughout Asia on the topic of dispute funding, litigation and arbitration and is widely sought after for his expertise in this field.  Each year he presents at dozens of industry conferences and events across Asia, assisting audiences throughout the region with their queries and requirements for dispute financing.  He is also a regular commentator in the media and is well published on these topics.