2 Hare Court

Tom Day is recognised as a leading junior who specialises in regulatory crime with particular experience and expertise defending in prosecutions brought under the Health and Safety at Work Act, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, and other regulatory statutes.

Tom’s practice includes charges arising from fatal and non-fatal accidents and is instructed in every type of case, from gross negligence manslaughter to advising in relation to enforcement/improvement notices.

Although Tom specialises in Regulatory Crime, he maintains a practice in serious crime and continues to appear in matters of the utmost complexity and gravity including offences of murder, manslaughter, violence, firearms, drugs, dishonesty and fraud.

In addition, Tom is recognised as a leading junior representing professionals before their respective tribunals. He has experience defending professionals at most tribunals but regularly appears at the MPTS and GDC. Tom also presents cases for regulators including the GOC, GPHC, The FA and other sporting bodies.

Tom also conducts many high profile and complicated inquests (including acting for The FA during the Hillsborough Inquests) where he represents individuals and corporate entities in inquests related to possible breaches of Health & Safety legislation as well as medical professionals.

In addition to these areas Tom is an experienced practitioner in the field of licensing. He has particular experience in obtaining licences for, or defending charges arising in relation to, alcohol, live concerts and housing.

Tom was appointed a Recorder on the South Eastern Circuit in Jan 2022.

Year of Call 2008; Inner Temple.

Recorder: South Eastern Circuit 2022; Criminal Bar Association; Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers; Health & Safety Lawyers Association.

University of Durham (2006 BA (Hons) History, first class).