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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Star Associates

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant

UK-wide

2 Years Ranked

Star Associates

Environment: Claimant

UK-wide

4 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Tom Short

UK

Practice Areas

Tom is an Associate in the Human Rights department and specialises in international and domestic human rights and environmental cases. Tom has acted in some of the most challenging and high-profile human rights cases of the day, including cases arising out of British military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, cases concerning the right to free and fair elections, and a wide range of strategic litigation to protect wildlife and the environment.

Career

Tom joined Leigh Day in September 2016, working first on international corporate accountability civil damages litigation before focusing on public law matters from 2019. Prior to joining Leigh Day, Tom spent several years working for human rights and criminal defence organisations in Malawi and Kenya. Tom trained at a magic circle firm, where he qualified into the Environmental & Trade group, working in London, Romania and New York on matters concerning the environment, bribery, sanctions and business & human rights.

Professional Memberships

UKELA, Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights

Chambers Review

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Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant - UK-wide

Star Associates

Individual Editorial

Tom Short is a senior associate at Leigh Day who advises claimants on a broad range of public law challenges. He has particular expertise in handling matters that focus on the environment.

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Environment: Claimant - UK-wide

Star Associates

Individual Editorial

Tom Short is recognised for his environmental litigation expertise. His experience spans matters concerning wildlife and habitats, as well as climate change and air pollution cases.

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Strengths

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Tom Short has very good client management skills. He has a good mix of intelligence and sensitivity. He is very hardworking.

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondent
UK

Tom can handle complex points.

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondent
UK

Tom is really good and switched on.

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondent
UK

I love working with Tom. He exudes common sense alongside his clear legal expertise. He is great for lateral thinking and new ideas. He always comes to problems with a fresh approach.

Environment: Claimant respondent
UK

Tom is brilliant to work with. He shares our passion and determination to get things done and always delivers.

Environment: Claimant respondent
UK

Tom Short has very good client management skills. He has a good mix of intelligence and sensitivity. He is very hardworking.

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondent
UK

Tom can handle complex points.

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondent
UK

Tom is really good and switched on.

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondent
UK

I love working with Tom. He exudes common sense alongside his clear legal expertise. He is great for lateral thinking and new ideas. He always comes to problems with a fresh approach.

Environment: Claimant respondent
UK

Tom is brilliant to work with. He shares our passion and determination to get things done and always delivers.

Environment: Claimant respondent
UK

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