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About
Provided by Tom Day
Practice Areas
Tom is recognised as a leading junior who specialises in regulatory crime with particular experience and expertise defending in prosecutions brought under the Health and Safety at Work Act, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, and other regulatory statutes. Tom’s practice includes charges arising from fatal and non-fatal accidents and is instructed in every type of case, from gross negligence manslaughter to advising in relation to enforcement/improvement notices.
Tom has represented directors, corporate entities, charitable bodies and individuals. He is also regularly instructed in inquests which touch upon potential breaches of health and safety legislation and represented The Football Association at the Hillsborough Inquests.
He is known for his ability to quickly identify the central issues, provide practical advice, and bring to bear excellent tactical judgment in the preparation and management of cases. As a result, he is often instructed by solicitors before charge to provide advice with an eye to future proceedings.
Career
Called 2008
Professional Memberships
Recorder: South Eastern Circuit 2022
Criminal Bar Association
Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers
Health & Safety Lawyers Association
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Tom Day is an approachable barrister with experience in a wide variety of professional discipline cases, especially in the healthcare sector. He regularly defends practitioners before the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and also prosecutes on behalf of the Football Association, GDC and General Optical Council.
Tom Day is well regarded for his representation of a range of clients in prosecutions brought under the HSWA. His enviable client list includes charitable bodies and individuals, as well as several corporates and their directors. He is well versed in matters arising in the construction sector, and is noted for his expert handling of prosecutions arising from injuries sustained while working at height and other accidents in the workplace.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I would use Tom in every case, but alas it seems the rest of the profession wants to do the same."
"Tom's manner and tone put Tribunals at ease and they immediately warm to him. He produces outstanding outcomes, even in the most challenging of cases."
"Tom is exceptional. He has an ability to remain utterly calm under pressure and is extremely knowledgeable and approachable."
"Tom gets up to speed and is good with clients. He has a very approachable demeanour and is good with the details."
"Tom is an excellent junior. He is hard-working."
"I would use Tom in every case, but alas it seems the rest of the profession wants to do the same."
"Tom's manner and tone put Tribunals at ease and they immediately warm to him. He produces outstanding outcomes, even in the most challenging of cases."
"Tom is exceptional. He has an ability to remain utterly calm under pressure and is extremely knowledgeable and approachable."
"Tom gets up to speed and is good with clients. He has a very approachable demeanour and is good with the details."
"Tom is an excellent junior. He is hard-working."
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