He joined Steele Raymond in 2019, gained experience in the British Virgin Islands and Jersey between 2022 and 2024, and re-joined the firm in 2024. That background means he understands how deals are shaped across different legal environments and how to align documents and process so a transaction keeps momentum.

Tom acts for established owner-managed businesses and growing companies that need a steady hand through change. His corporate work ranges from share and asset sales to group reorganisations and demergers. In the commercial arena, he helps clients put dependable contracts in place so day-to-day operations are protected and the business can keep delivering its goods or services when opportunities arise. Tom’s style is energetic, approachable and committed. He builds strong rapport with clients and counterparties alike, taking time to understand how a client’s business works and what the real priorities are, then shaping documents and timetables around those objectives so effort is focused where it matters most.

Tom has advised on a series of transactions that reflect variety across sectors and stakeholders. Highlights include advising on the sale of A-One Insurance Group to Clear Group, the sale of West Horsley Dairy Limited to Granarolo S.p.A, the sale of N.F.F. Precision Limited to Langham Industries Limited, the sale of Jersey-based potato producers The Jersey Royal Company to Albert Bartlett, and representing an international bike retailer in applying for trademarks across multiple global jurisdictions in Europe, South America and Asia. These matters show Tom’s experience in coordinating different workstreams and maintaining momentum with multiple parties and advisors involved.

Tom works in a practical and concise manner. He sequences due diligence, disclosure and drafting to avoid drift, and communicates with clarity so the whole team stays aligned. When issues arise, he isolates the points that will decide value or timing and proposes solutions that counterparties can engage with. Clients experience progress that is visible from the first call through to completion and a process that keeps people working together toward the ultimate goal.