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Provided by Tom Bird
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Tom Bird is an experienced and effective advocate specialising in commercial litigation. He has appeared in various high-profile matters, including the multi-billion dollar Russian Aircraft proceedings in the Commercial Court, the Eternal Bliss (one of the most significant cases on demurrage in the last century), and the limitation proceedings arising from the fire on board the X-Press Pearl.
Whilst he has a broad commercial practice, Tom is particularly well known for his work in shipping, commodities, and aviation, where he has been ranked as a leading junior for many years. He was named Shipping Junior of the Year at the Chambers & Partners Awards in 2021 and Shipping, Commodities, and Aviation Junior of the Year at the Legal 500 Awards in 2023.
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UK Bar
Tom Bird acts in a broad portfolio of aviation matters and is admired for his approachable manner, intelligence and commercial nous. His cases range from personal injury and delayclaims to disputes over damaged equipment and defective maintenance work. He has particular expertise in matters pertaining to the Montreal Convention.
Tom Bird is an impressive junior with a burgeoning dry shipping practice. He regularly acts in charter party, bill of lading and shipbuilding disputes. He represents ship owners and cargo interests in significant arbitrations and court actions. He also has notable expertise in commodities cases.
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Provided by Chambers
"Tom is super bright and a strategic thinker, whose skills are highly developed. He's a fantastic advocate, who is a safe pair of hands all round."
"Very responsive and someone who has a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry that far exceeds his year of call."
"Tom is incisive, permanently amiable and very tenacious. He takes time to appreciate the clients' commercial objectives."
"Tom is exceptionally intelligent and he always presents his ideas in a way that is both pragmatic and easy to understand. He is efficient yet incredibly thorough."
"Tom punches above his weight. He has a great attention to detail and is extremely responsive."
"Tom is super bright and a strategic thinker, whose skills are highly developed. He's a fantastic advocate, who is a safe pair of hands all round."
"Very responsive and someone who has a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry that far exceeds his year of call."
"Tom is incisive, permanently amiable and very tenacious. He takes time to appreciate the clients' commercial objectives."
"Tom is exceptionally intelligent and he always presents his ideas in a way that is both pragmatic and easy to understand. He is efficient yet incredibly thorough."
"Tom punches above his weight. He has a great attention to detail and is extremely responsive."
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