Tom specialises in substantial commercial litigation and arbitration, regularly acting in high-profile cases with an international element. His broad commercial practice covers civil fraud, banking, insurance, shareholder/JV disputes, professional negligence and follow-on claims. Tom has acted in a number of disputes featured in The Lawyer’s ‘Top 20’ cases in recent years, including the multi-party proceedings concerning the $2 billion ‘tuna bond’ scandal in Mozambique, the FX-rigging litigation, the Financial Reporting Council proceedings concerning audits of Autonomy, and the dispute over West Ham’s use of the London Olympic Stadium. He has also acted in a number of substantial arbitrations (LCIA, ICC and ad hoc).
Tom is identified as a leading junior in the fields of Commercial disputes (Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 2024), and Banking and Finance, Civil Fraud and International Arbitration (Legal 500 2024).
Call: 2017
2014: Higher Rights of Audience, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (top of cohort)
2011: Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School (Distinction)
2009-2010: Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP Law School (Distinction)
2007-2008: Master of Studies, Christ Church, University of Oxford (Distinction)
2004-2007: BA in Music, Christ Church, University of Oxford (First Class, top of year)