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Tom excelled in his university studies. Achieving a First Class degree in law and receiving four subject prizes (including tort and medical law). He was awarded two Scholarships from Lincoln’s Inn (Lord Denning and Hardwicke) and was called to the Bar in 2002. His pupilage encompassed primarily medical law issues (negligence claims, consent and capacity issues and professional regulatory prosecutions) as well as personal injury and other regulatory work.
He has been at 22 Old Buildings and then 42 Bedford Row since 2005 practicing almost exclusively in the fields of personal injury and clinical negligence.
Tom is a contributor to Westlaw Insight and regularly provides training on all aspects of his practice.
Tom is able to accept instructions on a public access basis from individuals, companies and other organisations including NHS Trusts.
As a specialist and experienced clinical negligence barrister his work encompasses all aspects of medical malpractice. He is recommended in the Legal 500 for his Clinical Negligence work. He regularly advises on cases worth six and seven figures in the High Court. A selection of recent cases include:
Tom prides himself on his analysis of difficult causation points. He is comfortable advising upon technical aspects of causation and arguing them in Court where necessary.
In relation to quantum Tom’s work is dedicated to the detailed pleading that complex cases require.
Tom is equally at home representing Claimant’s or medical practitioners.
Tom is able to accept instructions on a public access basis from individuals, companies and other organisations including NHS Trusts.
Coroner’s court work is an important part of Tom’s work. He receives instructions from a variety of interested parties, but is always acutely aware of the respect required for all those involved in what is understandably a difficult process for all those involved.
Tom is keen to be involved from the earliest opportunity to engage with the investigation of the facts, the HSE (where appropriate), interested parties and, of course, the Coroner themselves. Advisory and advocacy work in the Coroner’s Court forms a vital part of the investigation of the untimely death of an individual.
Tom often advises in relation to potential civil actions that may be running alongside, or starting after, the conclusion of proceedings before the Coroner.
Tom is able to accept instructions on a public access basis from individuals, companies and other organisations including NHS Trusts.
Tom’s written and court work as a personal injury barrister now focuses on Multi Track disputes. He advises on cases in six figures on a regular basis and enjoys the process of negotiation and settlement, whether at JSM or otherwise. He has significant experience of all types of personal injury claim:
He has a significant part of his work dedicated to fraudulent road traffic claims, including fraud rings, staged accidents, exaggerated claims, phantom passengers and other opportunistic dishonest conduct. He is the author of the article on civil fraud on Westlaw Insight.
Tom has a particular interest in drafting complex Schedule of Loss and Counter Schedules. He has developed a keen interest in cost budgeting and mathematical aspects of personal injury work.
Tom is able to accept instructions on a public access basis from individuals, companies and other organisations including NHS Trusts.
On 23 February 2016 the Court of Appeal gave judgment in Broadhurst v Tan and Taylor v Smith [2016] EWCA Civ 94, an important decision for Claimants seeking to maximise the recovery of their costs in cases where they are usually limited to fixed costs.
Published: 3rd Mar 2016
These talks are aimed at practitioners of all levels of PQE. They will provide an invaluable update in an era where home working has made that more challenging.
Published: 10th Feb 2022
On 23 February 2016 the Court of Appeal gave judgment in Broadhurst v Tan and Taylor v Smith [2016] EWCA Civ 94, an important decision for Claimants seeking to maximise the recovery of their costs in cases where they are usually limited to fixed costs.
Published: 3rd Mar 2016
