25 Bedford Row

Tom’s practice involves work across all areas of criminal defence, in particular he specialises in fraud, confiscation and enforcement, sports law, violence, drugs, public disorder and sexual offence cases. Tom is regularly instructed on serious cases in both the Crown Court and Court of Appeal. He has experience representing high-profile clients as well as those who are young or vulnerable. Tom acts in professional disciplinary matters including in healthcare tribunals. Tom was previously seconded to the Football Association, giving him early insight in the investigation, preparation and presentation of regulatory and disciplinary law. This platform has given Tom thorough and wide-ranging expertise and experience. Tom has acted on behalf of the Football Association in a number of high-profile regulatory tribunals involving former premier league players and managers; as well as preparing advices and drafting charges for regulatory breaches.

Called 2013.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Tom worked as a Crown Court Usher at St Albans Crown Court and also in a number of paralegal roles.

While studying as an undergraduate, Tom was asked to represent his University at an international mooting competition. He also adjudicated the University’s internal mooting competition.

British Association for Sport and Law

Criminal Bar Association

Young Fraud Lawyers Association

The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

2012 BPTC “Outstanding”, BPP Law School

2009 Law LLB (Hons), University of Liverpool

2006 Janet Lewis Award for Outstanding Contribution