Profile

Tom is a partner in the family team in London. With more than 20 years’ experience in all aspects of family law, he has a strong track record in complex litigation, as well as expertise in the cross-over between conventional family work and cases involving invasion of privacy. He represents many international clients and acts in cases involving children, including international relocations, and some of the most complicated litigation passing through the courts.

The Legal 500 describes Tom as ‘an exceptional family lawyer…especially good at dealing with international cases’ and in Chambers High Net Worth he is credited with ‘the confidence that comes from being utterly on top of your game’. He is an accredited mediator and a collaborative lawyer and also sits as a private financial dispute resolution judge. 

Tom joined Penningtons Manches Cooper in 2024 from a boutique family law firm where he was managing partner. He is active and well respected in the International Academy of Family Lawyers and has been appointed membership officer of the family law committee of the International Bar Association. He is also a regular speaker at international conferences.