Biography
Tom is an experienced criminal defence practitioner with a busy and diverse caseload spanning police station representation, Magistrates’ Court, and Crown Court proceedings. He regularly handles a wide range of serious matters, including drug and violent offences, sexual offences, fraud, money laundering, and confiscation proceedings in the Crown Court. Tom has recent specialist experience in managing Very High Cost Cases (VHCCs) involving complex and high-profile matters such as terrorism, espionage, large-scale bribery and HMRC fraud, as well as human trafficking. His expertise in these cases reflects his ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks and manage substantial volumes of sensitive material. He also has considerable experience in extradition law, having represented individuals facing extradition to a range of jurisdictions including Romania, Albania, Armenia, France, Hungary, Poland, and Lithuania. Tom is known for his attention to detail and unwavering commitment to client care. He adopts an open, pragmatic, and empathetic approach, always taking into account each client’s personal circumstances and background to achieve the best possible outcome. Practice Areas Homicide · R v SS (2024) – “Op Hersey” - St Albans Crown Court Representing a defendant charged with murder along with 2 others . The defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was acquitted of murder after a one-month trial R v G, Harrow Crown Court The case concerned a defendant accused of attempte