Position

Tom has a broad range of experience as a junior barrister acting on behalf of both the prosecution and defence. His clients include individuals and corporate entities.

He is regularly instructed in cases of Fraud and has a particular interest in Financial Crime cases. Tom specialises in regulatory offences arising from commercial activity.

He has acted in private prosecutions in relation to offences under the Insolvency Act 1986, Companies Act 2006 and Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.

Tom also practises Extradition law. He accepts instructions on behalf of judicial authorities and requested persons and was formerly seconded to the CPS Extradition Unit. He is regularly instructed to appear at first instance and has appeared in the High Court.

Additionally, Tom is often instructed in advisory and review work. He has acted as Independent LPP Counsel and Disclosure Counsel in large fraud investigations conducted by the Serious Fraud Office and the National Crime Agency.

Tom is available to be instructed under the Direct Access Scheme.

Education

BPTC, BPP Law School LLB (Hons), University of Southampton, First Class Honours