Tom’s financial crime expertise includes fraud, bribery, and money laundering investigations, while his regulatory practice covers health and safety, fire safety and food safety, including representation at inquests and inquiries, and environmental protection.
Tom has particular expertise in corporate and director liability and regularly advises on the most serious, complex and high-profile matters, working closely with specialist colleagues, experts and counsel to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients.
Tom studied law at Lancaster University. Tom joined BCL before qualifying as a solicitor in 2011, and became a partner in 2022.
Cases:
- Acting for a corporate in the rail sector in relation to a fatal accident investigation by the British Transport Police and Office of Rail and Road
- Acting for a corporate in a bribery investigation by the Serious Fraud Office
- Acting for individuals and corporate entities in a multi-jurisdictional ‘cum-ex’ fraud investigation in the UK and other European jurisdictions, involving related UK civil proceedings
- Acting for an individual in a Metropolitan Police investigation concerning the Grenfell Tower fire, and in relation to the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry
- Acting for a corporate in a multi-agency investigation concerning overlapping allegations of fraud and regulatory breaches
Publications:
- ICLG: Corporate Investigations Law and Regulations 2024. Chapter: England & Wales (https://iclg.com/practice-areas/corporate-investigations-laws-and-regulations/england-and-wales )
- Lexology Panoramic Guide: Government Investigations 2024. Chapter: England & Wales (see https://www.bcl.com/getting-the-deal-through-government-investigations-2024/ )
Professional Memberships
- Fraud Lawyers Association
- Health & Safety Lawyers Association
- UK Environmental Lawyers Association
- The Law Society
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