LAWYER PROFILE

Tom Paton

UK 2026

Irwin Mitchell

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal Insolvency

UK-wide

4 years ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency

Yorkshire

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Irwin Mitchell

UK

Practice Areas

Tom is a Partner in the firm’s national Restructuring & Insolvency team.

He advises insolvency practitioners, lenders/creditors, corporates and individuals on a variety of insolvency-related matters, at a local, national and cross border level.

Tom is also the firm’s Head of Creditor Services.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal Insolvency - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tom Paton has a highly regarded practice that often sees him advise insolvency practitioners, banks, companies, individuals and creditors on a variety of insolvency-related matters. Paton is active across jurisdictions, often on high net worth and forensic investigation-related matters.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Yorkshire

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Tom Paton has a strong insolvency practice handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. He is particularly adept at handling restructuring matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

It always amazes me, no matter how complicated a case, Tom's advice is always so clear.
Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom is accessible, user-friendly and displays good commercial nous.
Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom Paton is a strong performer in all areas, trusted and well respected in the market.
Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom Paton is very experienced and knowledgeable, and up to date with the latest legislation and fully aware of the industry.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession