Keating Chambers

Tom Owen KC is recognised as one of the leading silks for TCC litigation in the High Court, and as a formidable advocate on appeal and in international arbitration.

Tom is described as “an outstanding advocate, fierce and dedicated when fighting your corner” (Legal 500), and “a tenacious advocate and a trusted adviser” (Chambers & Partners).

Of Tom’s cross-examination: “he destroyed the other party’s case – such that they withdrew their claim before a decision was reached” (Legal Week’s ‘Stars at the Bar’).  Tom has a “tenacious ability to deal with difficult cross-examinations and the talent of having just about every single fact to hand” (Legal 500).

Tom leads large teams in heavy and complex construction, energy, and related disputes.  He conducts appeals in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Before taking Silk, Tom was Construction and Energy Junior of the Year (Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners), and recognised in ‘Stars at the Bar’ (Legal Week) and ‘The Hot 100’ (The Lawyer).

Called 2011; pupil, Keating Chambers 2011-12; tenant 2012 to date; TECBAR-accredited adjudicator and appointed to the CEDR Solve Adjudication Panel 2013, Recorder 2022, Silk 2024.

English (native) and French (professional working proficiency) German (professional working proficiency).

Loughborough Grammar School; Downing College, University of Cambridge, (2010 BA Hons Law); Nottingham Law School (2011 Bar professional training course, ranked top in the year); Certificate of Honour, Middle Temple (2011); Baron Dr Ver Heyden De Lancey Prize Winner, Middle Temple (2012).

Tom is a keen sportsman. He enjoys playing and watching football, rugby and cricket.