Thomas J. Foley

homas is a partner at Reinhardt Savic Foley and managing partner of the firm’s London office. Thomas is a dual-qualified attorney and solicitor with substantial international, litigation, and investigation experience. He represents and counsels domestic and international individual and corporate clients, as well as governmental, charitable, and non-governmental international organizations.

In London, Thomas advises clients on cross-border litigations, international dispute resolution issues, international law, US federal and individual state laws, UK law, EU law, and assists on government investigations including advising participants in investigations, and witness location and contact. Thomas also advises UK business on a range of legal and practical matters encountered in establishing and conducting businesses and joint ventures in the US and abroad. He counsels businesses and individuals concerning contractual and business relationship disputes and is frequently sought for advice on jurisdictional questions, investigations, international law and human rights issues.

In New York, Thomas advises clients in complex litigation, often involving cross-border and multi-jurisdictional elements. Thomas has acted for business and individuals on matters involving issues such as fraud, breach of contract, tortious interference with contract, negligent misrepresentation, executive severance, and hostile work environment and harassment. Thomas also advises US business on UK and EU legal issues ranging from business establishment, appropriate contractual formation, and data and privacy standards and regulations.

In 2021, Thomas Foley was appointed Coordinator of the Independent Special Commission (ISC) Investigating Allegations Arising from the Work of SOS Children’s Villages. In that capacity, he serves as the principal advisor to the ISC Commissioners and leads, oversees and coordinates the work of the ISC Support Team.

Prior to entering private practice, Thomas served for ten years as a court lawyer and solicitor contracted to several departments of the United Kingdom Government including the Ministries of Justice and Defence. During his time in London, Thomas worked on several high profile investigations and special proceedings including the Coroner’s Inquests into the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Al-Fayed, and the Baha Mousa and Al-Sweady Public Inquiries investigating allegations of human rights abuses in the post-war occupation of Iraq. Thomas was the first US citizen to serve as a judicial clerk and lawyer to the Court of Appeal for England and Wales during which time he managed appeals and applications in domestic and international civil and family law cases. Thomas also served as the legal assistant to the UK’s Head of International Family Law and assisted on the special investigative commission into the death of UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld in 1962. Thomas has extensive experience in international law including human rights, international family law, English civil law and procedure including appellate procedure, in particular, the Inquiries Act 2005 and the Inquiry Rules 2006.

Thomas is also honored to serve as a Director and Board Member for the Batey Rehab Project which assists and empowers victims of human trafficking and domestic violence in the Dominican Republic and is continually inspired by the strength and bravery of the survivors. Thomas also volunteers his time serving as a Mission Ambassador to the Paving The Way Foundation to raise awareness about human trafficking and how to prevent it through educational programs for families, teachers, and the hospitality industry.

Thomas received his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law where he was the Managing Editor of the Family Court Review law journal and recognized for excellence in international law courses. Thomas has been published in the US and UK.

Thomas is a US citizen and UK permanent resident splitting his time between New York and London.