Tom delivers lectures annually at the extremely well-regarded Oriel Chambers Family Law Seminar Day (Chester and Preston). He is a repeat invitee to the Liverpool Law Society Private Child Conference, and this year will also speak at the Society’s Family Finance Conference. He also offers bespoke in-house training to solicitors upon request, having delivered such training upon (inter alia) TLATA (a beginner’s guide), costs in the civil jurisdiction for family practitioners, and ever-popular case law updates.
Tom is able to deliver bespoke talks on a range of topics; all enquiries are welcomed.
Tom is qualified to accept work on a Direct Access basis in appropriate cases. If you are a member of the public and want legal advice directly from a barrister please go to Public Access.
Tom works collaboratively with instructing solicitors to identify pragmatic, settlement-oriented routes to conclude proceedings swiftly where possible. He
offers grounded advice pre-issue as to strategy, settlement offers, and the drafting of documents.
In the event that proceedings must be issued, he is a robust and well-prepared advocate. He is extremely comfortable and happy in the courtroom
environment. He is forensic in his preparation.
Tom is available to advise and represent all the way from pre-issue to final hearing and where necessary appeal.
Tom’s practice originally focused upon civil law. Upon moving into the family arena, he carried over his knowledge of civil procedure and practice.
Accordingly he is adept at advising and representing parties in conflicts arising out of unmarried cohabitation.
He advises as to offers, pre- and post-issue strategy, merits, and quantum. He can assist instructing solicitors at an early stage in proceedings in
identifying the existence of any express or implied trusts, with a view to saving clients the cost of expensive and emotionally difficult legal proceedings
unless absolutely necessary.
Tom accepts instructions in private law proceedings, including contested applications for Child Arrangement Orders to determine contact and custody, and injunctive relief proceedings.
In a domestic abuse context, he offers a confident voice in the courtroom on behalf of parties who may be in fear or subject to serious accusations.
Normally Tom only accepts instructions from solicitors, who act on behalf of their lay clients. In the event that you require advice or representation, but have decided not to instruct a solicitor, in certain circumstances you may instruct Tom directly. Further information on Public Access and instructing Tom directly may be found HERE