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Provided by Tom Payne KC
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Tom Payne specialises in crime and financial crime. He is routinely instructed in cases of unusual complexity or sensitivity, including prosecuting the directors of Balli Steel plc for conspiracy to defraud, the second Hillsborough prosecution, advising the CPS in respect of all cases involving EncroChat evidence, and the prosecution of Petrofac Limited for bribery offences. Career highlights have included conducting the first paperless criminal trials in England and Wales, the first prosecutions for the cartel offence, the first prosecution arising from the Victims Right of Review scheme, and the first prosecution for offences under s2(16) CJA 1988.
Career
Called 1998
Recorder 2012
Silk 2024
Publications
Contributing author, Archbold (Thomson Reuters), 2018 to date.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Tom Payne KC is a seasoned prosecution counsel who complements his serious general crime practice with a specialism in financial crime-related matters such as money laundering. He also prosecutes tax fraud and acts in a number of cases with a significant international aspect. He is experienced in cases involving the Serious Fraud Office and the Crown Prosecution Service.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tom is excellent. A very thorough and well-prepared advocate, he is what you want in a complex prosecution."
"Tom is a fantastic fraud specialist with an ability to see the detail in a mass of information and explain it in a clear and concise way."
"Tom is very calm under pressure, deals with judges well and is unflappable, measured and effective in the face of heavy-duty opposition."
"Tom is very thorough and a well-prepared advocate. He's what you want in a complex prosecution."
"Tom is excellent. A very thorough and well-prepared advocate, he is what you want in a complex prosecution."
"Tom is a fantastic fraud specialist with an ability to see the detail in a mass of information and explain it in a clear and concise way."
"Tom is very calm under pressure, deals with judges well and is unflappable, measured and effective in the face of heavy-duty opposition."
"Tom is very thorough and a well-prepared advocate. He's what you want in a complex prosecution."
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