Tom Adam KC

Practice Areas

Tom Adam KC is well-known as a leading advocate in a broad range of heavy commercial work. He is a market leader in complex professional negligence/disciplinary matters, and is regularly instructed in matters involving leading City solicitors, the Big Four accountants and prominent members of the Bar. He has acted in many cases in the public eye including the phone hacking scandal; Takeover Panel proceedings; various film finance cases; and the collapse of Connaught plc. He has extensive experience of dealing with regulatory bodies in high profile disciplinary matters and is lead Counsel for the FRC in its investigations into the auditing of Carillion plc.

"Tom is fabulous. He is on top of every detail and a real performer in court." (Chambers & Partners 2023)

" … absolutely brilliant in terms of technical ability and advocacy. If Tom is in the case you definitely want him on your side." (Chambers & Partners 2022)