Thomas Cleeve

AREAS OF EXPERTISE Bribery and Corruption Civil Confiscation Crime Defence Drugs Financial Crime & Fraud Murder & Manslaughter Personal Injury Police Discipline Professional Discipline Prosecution Regulatory Road Traffic & Motoring Sexual Offences Violent Crime

Introduction

Tom is a seasoned advocate in the criminal and civil courts. He has conducted trials involving serious violence and public disorder, firearms, aggravated arson, aggravated burglary, armed robbery, rape, child cruelty, money laundering, drugs supply, and perverting the course of justice. He both prosecutes and defends. 

Tom is an experienced Courts Martial advocate. He is fully security vetted and is a popular choice for cases of a particularly sensitive nature. 

Tom undertakes cases where there is a multidisciplinary element involving both criminal and civil courts such as asset tracing, cash forfeiture and asset recovery, including claims under the Proceeds of Crime 2002.

Tom advises and appears in Police Disciplinary Tribunals and is fully aware of the regulatory framework governing police conduct. He is experienced in civil actions against the police and in other areas involving civil injury claims.  

Tom is known for his approachability. He is in demand for his calm and effective advocacy and his ability to communicate with both clients and juries in a way that ensures the best outcome for each client in all the circumstances of the case.

BSc (Dunelm).