Thomas Duggins

Practice Areas

Tom has over 15 years of experience working for a diverse range of clients in family law, including leaders in business, the arts, and sport.

Tom’s work spans complex international disputes to regular UK family work. He has extensive experience in negotiating advantageous settlements outside of court, and in litigating disputes when necessary. At the other end of the spectrum, he has developed a specialism in protecting wealth through the drafting of and advising on pre-nuptial agreements, often with an international or novel element.

Tom has a wealth of experience in resolving disputes concerning children, from arrangements concerning day to day care to more complex cases where a child’s welfare may be at risk.

Career

Tom studied law at the London School of Economics and spent 10 years at leading City firm Charles Russell Speechlys before joining Vaitilingam Kay in 2018. He is a member of Resolution and in 2020 achieved the professional accolade of being ranked in Chambers.

Work Highlights

Tom acted in the 2011 case which established that Saudi Arabian Talaqs are capable of recognition in England, which led to an extremely beneficial financial outcome for the client.

Tom acted in the first case to reach the Court of Appeal concerning the division of finances following the dissolution of a Civil Partnership in 2012.

Tom obtained an order for the return of the child of a high-profile individual to the jurisdiction in a highly contested and reported 2019 case.

Tom acted in a High Court and Court of Appeal proceedings concerning two Russian nationals in 2022, which garnered much press attention.

Clients

“He is absolutely brilliant. He made us feel like he had our backs throughout.”

“You were very kind and helpful at a time that I needed someone who was level headed and professional to guide me through a very daunting process.”

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so efficient, patient, empathetic and fun to work with. You have kept me calm under horrible circumstances and have helped keep me going over the last grim 15 months.”

“A massive thank you for all the support, encouragement and understanding you have shown me in regards to your handling of my case.”

“I wanted to thank you for all your excellent work… your prompt responses and attention to detail really meant a lot to me.”