JUNIOR PROFILE

Tom Day

UK Bar 2026

2 Hare Court

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Professional Discipline

London (Bar)

9 years ranked

Health & Safety

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Tom is recognised as a leading junior who specialises in regulatory crime, with particular experience and expertise defending prosecutions brought under the Health and Safety at Work Act, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, and other regulatory statutes.

His practice includes charges arising from both fatal and non-fatal accidents, and he is instructed in every type of case, from gross negligence manslaughter to advising on enforcement and improvement notices.

Although he specialises in regulatory crime, Tom maintains a significant practice in serious crime, continuing to appear in matters of the utmost complexity and gravity, including offences of murder, manslaughter, violence, firearms, drugs, dishonesty, and fraud.

He is also recognised as a leading junior representing professionals before their respective tribunals. He has experience defending professionals at most tribunals, regularly appearing at the MPTS and GDC, and presenting cases for regulators including the GOC, GPHC, The FA, and other sporting bodies.

Tom also conducts high-profile and complex inquests, including acting for The FA during the Hillsborough Inquests, representing individuals and corporate entities in matters involving possible breaches of Health & Safety legislation and medical professionals.

In addition, he is an experienced practitioner in licensing, with particular expertise in obtaining licences for, or defending charges relating to, alcohol, live concerts, and housing.

Tom was appointed a Recorder on the South Eastern Circuit in January 2022.

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 GOC.

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Health & Safety - London (Bar)

Band 2

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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tom Day is a talented, charming and skilled advocate. He is exceptionally personable and is highly regarded by both clients and panels.
Professional DisciplineUK Bar
Tom is an excellent barrister with skills others must envy. He is meticulous in his preparation and thoughtful in his client-handling, with a calm and smooth advocacy style.
Professional DisciplineUK Bar
Tom puts everyone at ease, which is a real strength to get a great outcome. He is a genuinely lovely barrister.
Professional DisciplineUK Bar
He is exceptionally bright and a very charismatic advocate.
Health & SafetyUK Bar
He is excellent strategically and has great knowledge and manner with clients.
Health & SafetyUK Bar
Tom is very approachable and puts clients at ease. He takes time to understand a client's business and provides excellent technical advice.
Health & SafetyUK Bar