Tom has experience of a wide range of litigated matters, although specialises in property related disputes. He has particular experience with the following:
- Possession claims
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Rent recovery
- Forfeiture
- Trespass
- Council tax and non-domestic rates
- Breach of contract
- Lease extensions
- Injunctive proceedings
- Right of first refusal (Landlord and Tenant Act 1987)
- Boundary disputes
- Breach of covenants
- Dilapidations
- Tenant disrepair
Tom has acted, and continues to act, for large landlords, property management companies, charities, and high-profile clients.
Tom comes highly recommended by clients in residential lease extension claims. He has also successfully resolved a residential possession claim, described by Counsel as “one of the most complicated cases I have ever had to consider”.
Tom graduated from the University of York in 2014 with a 2:1 degree in law, and completed his LPC with a Distinction. He trained and qualified at Greenhalgh Kerr in Wigan.
Tom is a big Manchester City fan and is a season ticket holder.
Tom can be seen discussing commercial litigation matters on JMW's Inside Man:
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