Signature Litigation LLP

Commercial Litigation, Civil Fraud, Judicial Review, Product Liability Litigation

For nearly 25 years, Tom has been helping clients navigate some of the most complex and business critical disputes.  His clients benefit from the fact that Tom has done so in a broad cross section of business sectors and across multiple jurisdictions.

Tom is well-known in particular for managing high value, commercial disputes in the consumer products and retail sector.  This reflects his genuine interest in his clients’ businesses and loved brands that have changed the world.

Since joining Signature Litigation in 2020, Tom has harnessed its disputes-only platform to deliver cutting-edge client work.

Tom is currently acting on two of the most high-value and complex mandates before the English High Court: he heads the team for one of the five Lead Defendants in the NOx diesel emissions litigation (with a London trial of liability issues starting in October 2025) and in the Mozambique 'tuna bonds' dispute (which has a three-day appeal hearing is listed in June 2026).

These two cases demonstrate Tom’s leading practice positioning him at the forefront of the commercial litigation and civil fraud markets.

Recent feedback

Tom’s strengths are reflected in the following feedback from clients and others involved in these cases.  These comments reflect the innovative way in which Tom harnesses technology to keep costs in check and to deliver value to clients, and his charismatic and empathetic leadership style.  Tom is a clear favourite among clients and his team, who enjoy his open and empowering approach.

• “Tom has navigated a complex multi-party multi-jurisdictional legal dispute with unwavering professional, dedication and dynamism.”
• “Tom is an extremely intelligent, strategic, proactive, forward-thinking litigator. His dedication and availability coupled with his ability to communicate clearly and concisely has enabled an extremely successful working relationship.”
• “Tom's strategic insights and innovative problem-solving skills have at times been instrumental. His understanding of the legal landscape is impressive. Tom possesses a breadth of legal knowledge and expertise that has enabled him to tackle even the most challenging legal issues with precision.”
• “He has the ability to delve into even the most complex of details swiftly and effectively.”
• “Tom has run a team of litigators at Signature Litigation seamlessly during this time, clearly inspiring loyalty and respect.”
• A “hands on and good fun lawyer who built and led a team through… some mammoth litigation.”
• “Throughout the process we were impressed by his team spirit and ability to explain complex legal issues in simple terms such that the end client… got comfortable with disclosure duties and the other areas of English law which were previously alien.”
• “Tom maintained good humour and professionalism throughout working on the case and shepherded us through some truly testing times.”
• “Tom was personable, professional, always ready…”
• “Tom's strategic acumen, legal expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence make him a standout litigator. Tom's ability to think innovatively and his unwavering dedication to achieving success make him a valuable asset to have on your side.”

Pro bono

Tom balances his 'mega cases' with a longstanding commitment to pro bono work.  He has represented: Save the Children; someone seriously injured in the London 7/7 bombings; and the family of one of the Manchester Arena bombing victims.  Tom has also brought a successful intervention in the UK Supreme Court on behalf of both the Office of the Children’s Commissioner and the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants.

Trained Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 2000; Qualified 2002; Associate Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 2002; Partner Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 2010; Partner Signature Litigation 2020.

London Solicitors Litigation Association; Commercial Court’s Users’ Committee in London.

University of Nottingham (LLB); Nottingham Law School (LPC).