Practice Overview

Tom’s practice encompasses all areas of the law relating to children, including public and private law proceedings, adoption, child abduction, and cases concerning donor-conceived children. He regularly appears in complex, high profile or groundbreaking cases, including those with international elements. He has been instructed at all levels of court, including the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Tom was shortlisted for Young Family Law Barrister of the Year in 2017 and for Junior Family Law Barrister of the Year in 2020. He is described by Chambers and Partners as ‘a rising star and silk of the future’ and ‘an experienced champion of alternative family work. His preparation is excellent’.

Chambers and Partners

Ranked

Band 3 - 2024

Legal 500

Leading Junior

Tier 4 - 2024

Chambers and Partners

Ranked

Band 3 - 2023

Legal 500

Leading Junior

Tier 5 - 2023

Chambers and Partners

Ranked

Band 4 - 2022

Chambers and Partners

Up and Coming

2021

Chambers and Partners

Up and Coming

2020