Park Square Barristers Ltd.

Crime, Family

Crime

Tom accepts instructions covering the full spectrum of criminal matters. He regularly prosecutes and defends in both the Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court and is a Grade 2 prosecutor on the CPS advocate panel.

Since starting on his feet in 2022, Tom has developed a practice incorporating increasingly serious criminal matters, having acted on cases involving violence, dishonesty, sexual offences, drugs offences and public disorder. Tom also has significant experience of defending privately-paying road traffic cases, with an enviable record of succeeding on exceptional hardship arguments in the Magistrates’ Court. Tom has an increasing presence in Crown Courts all across Circuit and readily welcomes such instructions.

Tom prides himself on his down to earth, personable manner, which helps put clients at ease when facing often distressing, emotionally charged situations. His ability to relate to the widest cross sections of society is aided by his employment history, having worked an eclectic variety of jobs prior to coming to the Bar, including in primary healthcare, retail and the arts.

Tom has a significant background in the performing arts, having acted in and directed plays and musicals at amateur and professional level. This has helped Tom seamlessly transition into life at the Bar. He is confident in court, with an ability to communicate sensitive issues with empathy and directness.

Family Law

Tom accepts instructions across the entire spectrum of family law, with a particular interest and experience in children matters (both public and private). Tom frequently acts on behalf of both parents, local authorities and Children’s Guardians, conducting a wide variety of different hearings, from interlocutory applications to complex, multi-day fact-finding hearings.

Tom has a particular interest in cases involving allegations of significant harm, which often involve an intersection with criminal law. Tom has experience of cross-examining professional witnesses (including police officers, medical professionals and social workers) as part of his family practice.

Tom prides himself on his down to earth, personable manner, which helps put clients at ease when facing often distressing, emotionally charged situations. His ability to relate to the widest cross sections of society is aided by his employment history, having worked an eclectic variety of jobs prior to coming to the Bar, including in primary healthcare, retail and the arts.

Tom has a significant background in the performing arts, having acted in and directed plays and musicals at amateur and professional level. He is confident in court, with an ability to communicate sensitive issues with empathy and directness.

2021 - Pupil at 5 Pump Court Chambers, London

2023 - Third Six Pupil at Park Square Barristers, Leeds

2023 - Tenant at Park Square Barristers

Appointments:

Grade 2 prosecutor

Memberships:

The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

Family Law Bar Association

Criminal Bar Association

Awards:

2019 - Lord Denning Scholarship, Lincoln's Inn

2019 - Excellence Award, BPP University

2019 - Advocacy Award, BPP University

2020 - 'Inspiring Others' Award, BPP University

2021 - Pupillage Residential Accommodation Award, Lincoln's Inn

Education:

2018 - University of Liverpool LLB (Hons) First Class Honours

2020 - BPP University (Leeds) LLM Legal Practice (Barristers) Distinction