Tom joined Quadrant in October 2023 upon successful completion of pupillage. He is developing his practice in line with Chambers’ core areas of work.

Prior to completing pupillage, Tom completed the BCL at Oxford, obtaining a Distinction overall and the Peter Birks Prize for coming top of the year in Restitution of Unjust Enrichment. Tom achieved a Distinction in both the GDL and the Bar Course, and was awarded the William Rose Prize for obtaining the highest mark in his year for Drafting. Before coming to law, Tom graduated with a first-class degree in History.

Since being offered tenancy, Tom has begun developing his shipping and commercial practice, which has so far included:

Settling pleadings and arbitration submissions in charterparty and COA disputes, as well as cargo claims; Working with Tom Nixon and Robert-Jan Temmink KC on the pending appeal to the Supreme Court in Zavarco plc v Nasir; Drafting GAFTA appeal submissions; Being instructed as sole counsel in County Court applications and trials; and Assisting senior members of chambers in preparing for cross-examination of expert witnesses.