Farrer & Co

Dispute Resolution

Tom is a leading reputation, media and information lawyer. He advises the firm’s clients on all issues relating to their reputation, privacy, confidential information and data. This includes providing pre-action and pre-publication advice, as well as litigation and injunctions.

Tom has acted for high-profile individuals and senior executives, as well as some of the world’s leading brands, companies and institutions. Tom takes a holistic approach to protecting his clients’ interests and understands that legal expertise must stand alongside other vital skill sets when faced with increasingly global reputational challenges. He has built a formidable network of advisers to call upon, ensuring clients receive a fully rounded service.

Tom advises clients on all aspects of reputation management and media law, including traditional media coverage, social media content and search engine results, defamation and disinformation, and online harassment. As technological advancement presents more challenges, his advice increasingly covers areas such as deepfakes and generative AI.

In addition, Tom advises corporate and institutional clients on disputes and contentious issues relating to confidential information and data. He has assisted clients on claims arising out of data breaches, subject access requests and theft of confidential information.

Tom is a member of the Union International des Avocats.

He is the Vice President of the UIA’s Young Lawyers Commission.

He is a member of the Media Law and Litigation Commissions.

He is a member of LawInSport.