Tom Bell > Gatehouse Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Gatehouse Chambers
1 Lady Hale Gate, Gray’s Inn
WC1X 8BS
England

Work Department

Commercial litigation, Construction & engineering, Insurance, Professional liability, Costs

Position

Tom is a highly experienced junior, specialising in commercial, professional negligence and insurance disputes. Tom is sought after for both his courtroom skills and advisory work. Clients value his commercially minded advice, attention to detail and tactical acumen.

Tom is a contributor to Paul Reed QC’s Construction All Risks Insurance (Sweet & Maxwell) Construction Professional Indemnity Insurance (Sweet & Maxwell) and the loose-leaf Insurance Broking Practice and Law (Informa).

Memberships

  • PNBA
  • COMBAR
  • London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association
  • BILA

Education

  • MA (Oxon) in Classics – Trinity College, Oxford
  • PGDL (Distinction)
  • BVC (Outstanding)

Leisure

In his spare time Tom is a keen cricketer and golfer. He plays cricket for the Bar of England and Wales, mostly in the biennial Lawyers Cricket World Cup.  Tom’s last tournament (his third) took place in Brisbane, with 12 teams of lawyers from around the world taking part.

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Professional negligence

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Tom BellGatehouse ChambersVery technical, concise, team player. Thoughtful with his input, but will not sit on the fence. Excellent written work .’

London Bar > Insurance and reinsurance

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Tom Bell  – Gatehouse ChambersHe excels at presenting legal solutions diplomatically, succinctly and efficiently.’