JUNIOR PROFILE

Tom Bird

UK Bar 2026

Quadrant Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Aviation

London (Bar)

11 years ranked

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Tom Bird is an experienced and effective advocate specialising in commercial litigation. He has appeared in various high-profile matters, including the multi-billion dollar Russian Aircraft proceedings in the Commercial Court, the Eternal Bliss (one of the most significant cases on demurrage in the last century), and the limitation proceedings arising from the fire on board the X-Press Pearl.

Whilst he has a broad commercial practice, Tom is particularly well known for his work in shipping, commodities, and aviation, where he has been ranked as a leading junior for many years. He was named Shipping Junior of the Year at the Chambers & Partners Awards in 2021 and Shipping, Commodities, and Aviation Junior of the Year at the Legal 500 Awards in 2023.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Aviation - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tom Bird acts in a broad portfolio of aviation matters and is admired for his approachable manner, intelligence and commercial nous. His cases range from personal injury and delay claims to disputes over damaged equipment and defective maintenance work. He has particular expertise in matters pertaining to the Montreal Convention.

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Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tom Bird is an impressive junior with a burgeoning dry shipping practice. He regularly acts in charter party, bill of lading and shipbuilding disputes. He represents ship owners and cargo interests in significant arbitrations and court actions. He also has notable expertise in commodities cases.

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Strengths

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An excellent aviation barrister who is one of the best juniors in the game.
AviationUK Bar
Tom is an up-and-coming talent. He's very bright, and at the same time accessible, reliable and highly respected. His cool and calm demeanour before the judge plays well.
AviationUK Bar
He's very good with clients and has excellent analytical skills.
AviationUK Bar
Tom is fantastic on the insurance side of things.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
He is able to distil complex, legal issues succinctly and suggest solutions which are tailored to the commercial needs of the clients.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar