Tom Doble

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Tom Doble is a leading barrister in corporate and financial crime, known for handling cases of exceptional complexity and high stakes. He has defended clients in high-profile SFO prosecutions, including a Barclays derivatives trader charged with LIBOR manipulation, the former Tesco managing director charged with fraud, Serco and G4S executives charged with fraud against the Ministry of Justice, and a commercial property CEO charged with bribery and money laundering. He also represented Tom Hayes in the 2025 Supreme Court decision quashing his LIBOR manipulation conviction.

Tom advises corporates on suspected/alleged criminal wrongdoing, providing guidance that protects reputation and operations. He recently secured the discontinuance of a HMRC investigation into multi-million-pound VAT evasion and advises companies in financial services and petrochemicals on tax and corruption matters.

He is experienced in restraint, asset freezing, confiscation, and anti-money laundering, having defended high-value orders and secured property interests for third-party interveners in complex proceedings.

Tom also acts for defence and prosecution in serious criminal matters, including murder, conspiracy, firearms, drugs, and serious violence, and appears in judicial review, inquest, extradition and regulatory proceedings.

With forensic skill, and persuasive advocacy, Tom is a trusted choice for individuals and corporates facing the most demanding legal challenges.