Tom joined Nockolds in 2021 and is an Associate in our Commercial and Property Litigation Team. Tom is based in London but works across both our London and Bishop’s Stortford offices.
Tom acts for individuals, private companies and large corporates in a wide range of commercial disputes. Tom frequently advises on matters relating to breach of contract, misrepresentation, consumer rights, corporate disputes and debt recovery, including contentious insolvency.
He has experience dealing with urgent court applications, including injunctions and strike out applications but also frequently facilities settling disputes outside of court where possible, to the commercial benefit of his clients.
Having represented clients with small claims, through to six and seven figure claims in the County Court and High Court, Tom is well equipped to providing advice, no matter the value of the dispute. Whether you are facing a commercial issue or a contentious claim, Tom combines clear, pragmatic advice, with a resolute determination to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. This approach is coupled with a personable demeanour, meticulous attention to detail and his ability to understand his client’s objectives, making him a favoured solicitor by clients.
Tom can also undertake property litigation work, including boundary disputes and adverse possession matters. He is a member of the Property Litigation Association.
Tom trained with the firm and completed seats in the Family, Corporate Commercial, Commercial Property, and Commercial and Property Litigation Teams.
Before joining Nockolds, Tom graduated with a First-Class Honours in Law with Criminology from the University of Birmingham. He also achieved a Distinction on the LLM Legal Practice Course from BPP University.
Notable Cases
- Securing debts of around £90,000 and £500,000 for large businesses following the service of winding-up petitions.
- Supporting on a successful £1,000,000 summary judgment application in the High Court.
- Obtaining cost orders worth almost £100,000 in long-standing injunctive proceedings.
- Successfully setting aside several County Court Judgments (CCJs) against individuals and businesses.
- Striking out an alleged breach of contract claim and recovering costs.
Feedback for Tom
“Thank you so much for your help, explanations and suggestions at this morning’s meeting. It was one of the most useful meetings I have attended and in my business life I spent many hours in meetings.”
“I am especially grateful to Nockolds and personally to you, Tom, for your help in this matter in which; otherwise I would have been ensnared in this very unjust and horrible situation. I greatly appreciate your help.”