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About
Provided by Tom Short
Practice Areas
Tom is an Associate in the Human Rights department and specialises in international and domestic human rights and environmental cases. Tom has acted in some of the most challenging and high-profile human rights cases of the day, including cases arising out of British military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, cases concerning the right to free and fair elections, and a wide range of strategic litigation to protect wildlife and the environment.
Career
Tom joined Leigh Day in September 2016, working first on international corporate accountability civil damages litigation before focusing on public law matters from 2019. Prior to joining Leigh Day, Tom spent several years working for human rights and criminal defence organisations in Malawi and Kenya. Tom trained at a magic circle firm, where he qualified into the Environmental & Trade group, working in London, Romania and New York on matters concerning the environment, bribery, sanctions and business & human rights.
Professional Memberships
UKELA, Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights
Chambers Review
UK
Tom Short is a senior associate at Leigh Day who advises claimants on a broad range of public law challenges. He has particular expertise in handling matters that focus on the environment.
Tom Short is recognised for his environmental litigation expertise. His experience spans matters concerning wildlife and habitats, as well as climate change and air pollution cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I love working with Tom. He exudes common sense alongside his clear legal expertise. He is great for lateral thinking and new ideas. He always comes to problems with a fresh approach."
"Tom is brilliant to work with. He shares our passion and determination to get things done and always delivers."
"Tom Short has very good client management skills. He has a good mix of intelligence and sensitivity. He is very hardworking."
"Tom can handle complex points."
"Tom is really good and switched on."
"I love working with Tom. He exudes common sense alongside his clear legal expertise. He is great for lateral thinking and new ideas. He always comes to problems with a fresh approach."
"Tom is brilliant to work with. He shares our passion and determination to get things done and always delivers."
"Tom Short has very good client management skills. He has a good mix of intelligence and sensitivity. He is very hardworking."
"Tom can handle complex points."
"Tom is really good and switched on."
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