Tom Vonberg

Practice Areas

Tom Vonberg specialises in serious injury and fatal accident claims, insurance coverage disputes, products liability and professional negligence.

Tom has significant advocacy experience. He is comfortable advising in and presenting the most challenging cases at Court and he has worked alongside leading KC's. He has appeared successfully in the Court of Appeal.

He is described in the recent editions of the directories as:

"highly regarded for his technical skill and he is very robust in court."

“calm under pressure with a logical approach to cases. He has a great client manner.”

“excellent on points of law and advice, strong with clients and very approachable and accessible.”

"organised and, meticulous in his attention to detail."

"able to simplify complex technical issues"

with a "commercial attitude" and "impeccable manner with clients".

Previous editions have identified Tom as "a highly approachable and impressive advocate”, “well known for his handling of high-value personal injury claims", "very good on his feet", "bright and good on tactical issues”, “adept at handling product liability cases" and with "experience of appearing in multi-party litigation", "pragmatic with an excellent eye for detail" and "very good with clients."

Before joining Parklane Plowden, Tom practiced at Devereux chambers in London for ten years.

Prior to coming to the independent bar, Tom was an employed barrister in the commercial disputes team of the offshore law firm Walkers Global.

Career

Called to the bar in 2004.

Attended the University of Durham.

Professional Memberships

PIBA, IBA, PNBA