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About
Provided by Tom Shepherd
Practice Areas
Tom is ranked as a leading junior in the fields of (i) Commercial/Chancery litigation, (ii) Restructuring/Insolvency and (iii) Professional Liability. His cases often have a fraud angle and he has experience of Company, Partnership and Financial Services disputes. Renowned for his ferocious appetite for work and unrelenting pursuit of the best possible outcome for his clients. Experienced trial advocate who is not afraid to back his judgment and take cases to trial where necessary. Valued team player who also frequently appears in his own right in the Court of Appeal, High Court and before professional regulatory panels. Key cases during 2023 include a £50m+ fraud claim arising out of the PIP breast implant litigation, a £120m+ claim relating to the sale of a tech ‘unicorn’ and a £60m+ claim on an alleged failed property investment scheme.
Career
2008: Called to the Bar
2021: Attorney General’s A Panel
2021: Appointed as a Recorder (South Eastern Circuit: Civil)
2006: LLB, Law and French, First Class Honours: University of Bristol
2007: BCL: St Hugh’s College, Oxford.
2008: BVC: Outstanding (ranked 8th overall in year), BPP Law School. Lord Denning Scholar: Lincoln’s Inn.
2009: Eastham Scholar: Lincoln’s Inn
Winner of numerous undergraduate prizes/competitions, including the English Speaking Union National Mooting Competition, the University of Bristol Mooting Competition and Contract Law prize.
Professional Memberships
COMBAR ChBA
Personal
Tom is a keen sportsman who enjoys playing and coaching cricket (ECB Level 2 coach), golf, squash and skiing. Parent governor of a local primary school. He is married with three children.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Tom Shepherd is an impressive barrister who has acted in substantial professional negligence claims brought against solicitors, auditors, tax advisers and others. His work frequently focuses on claims arising from insolvency matters and failed tax avoidance schemes.
Tom Shepherd of 4 New Square Chambers possesses a wealth of experience advising on multimillion-pound deals, both in the UK and further afield. He offers expertise in both corporate and personal insolvency cases and exhibits particular strength in matters involving a fraud element. His practice also includesexpertisedefending and acting in claims against insolvency practitioners. He is regularly instructed to act on behalf of HMRC, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and other government departments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tom works as part of a team. He is approachable and his analysis has real depth."
"Very down to earth and really bright and accessible with it. He's everything you need."
"Tom has the brilliant ability to be aggressive yet measured when trying to get his point across. He is quick to read into complex issues and provide clear and easily digestible advice."
"Tom has the rare combination of careful legal analysis paired with robust, actionable advice. He is a great communicator, good on his feet and able to amend strategy as the case develops."
"Tom provides excellent advice. He is commercially sensible and user-friendly."
"Tom is a first-rate strategist and advocate. He is particularly strong in relation to claims concerning finance and insolvency and is more than capable of holding his own against KCs."
"He is fantastic on his feet, really fights for the clients and has excellent advocacy and cross-examination skills. A real gunslinger."
"Tom is formidable in court. He is extremely hard-working and an excellent, natural advocate, who thrives in high-pressure, high-stakes situations."
"He is a fine strategist and advocate with sound judgement, whose excellent courtroom performances mean he is more than capable of holding his own against KCs."
"Tom works as part of a team. He is approachable and his analysis has real depth."
"Very down to earth and really bright and accessible with it. He's everything you need."
"Tom has the brilliant ability to be aggressive yet measured when trying to get his point across. He is quick to read into complex issues and provide clear and easily digestible advice."
"Tom has the rare combination of careful legal analysis paired with robust, actionable advice. He is a great communicator, good on his feet and able to amend strategy as the case develops."
"Tom provides excellent advice. He is commercially sensible and user-friendly."
"Tom is a first-rate strategist and advocate. He is particularly strong in relation to claims concerning finance and insolvency and is more than capable of holding his own against KCs."
"He is fantastic on his feet, really fights for the clients and has excellent advocacy and cross-examination skills. A real gunslinger."
"Tom is formidable in court. He is extremely hard-working and an excellent, natural advocate, who thrives in high-pressure, high-stakes situations."
"He is a fine strategist and advocate with sound judgement, whose excellent courtroom performances mean he is more than capable of holding his own against KCs."
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