Tom Day

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Professional Discipline

London (Bar)

8 Years Ranked

Band 3

Health & Safety

London (Bar)

4 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Tom Day

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Tom is recognised as a leading junior who specialises in regulatory crime with particular experience and expertise defending in prosecutions brought under the Health and Safety at Work Act, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, and other regulatory statutes. Tom’s practice includes charges arising from fatal and non-fatal accidents and is instructed in every type of case, from gross negligence manslaughter to advising in relation to enforcement/improvement notices.

Tom has represented directors, corporate entities, charitable bodies and individuals. He is also regularly instructed in inquests which touch upon potential breaches of health and safety legislation and represented The Football Association at the Hillsborough Inquests.

He is known for his ability to quickly identify the central issues, provide practical advice, and bring to bear excellent tactical judgment in the preparation and management of cases. As a result, he is often instructed by solicitors before charge to provide advice with an eye to future proceedings.

Career

Called 2008

Professional Memberships

Recorder: South Eastern Circuit 2022

Criminal Bar Association

Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers

Health & Safety Lawyers Association

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Professional Discipline - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tom Day is an approachable barrister with experience in a wide variety of professional discipline cases, especially in the healthcare sector. He regularly defends practitioners before the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and also prosecutes on behalf of the Football Association, GDC and General Optical Council.

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Health & Safety - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Tom Day is well regarded for his representation of a range of clients in prosecutions brought under the HSWA. His enviable client list includes charitable bodies and individuals, as well as several corporates and their directors. He is well versed in matters arising in the construction sector, and is noted for his expert handling of prosecutions arising from injuries sustained while working at height and other accidents in the workplace.

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