Tom Clarke

Tom advises business clients of all sizes across a wide variety of sectors on all employment and HR matters on the full employee life cycle from recruitment to termination on onwards. This includes advising complex disciplinaries and grievances, strategic planning, employment documentation, TUPE and equality and diversity issues.

Known for giving clear, commercial advice in easy to access manner.

He has a particular specialism in contentious employment matters including representing clients in employment tribunal proceedings as well as advising on post-termination restrictions, their enforceability and enforcement.

Tom also acts for some senior executives on complex matters and managed departures.
Tom is recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in the Legal 500 2025

Experience

• Advising on all day-to-day employment / HR matters
• Advising on complex procedures and managed departures
• Representing business clients in all manner of employment tribunal claims from early conciliation through to complex, multi-day hearings including claims of dismissal, discrimination, harassment, victimisation etc.
• Drafting and advising on the enforcement of post-termination restrictions
• Providing training to managers on subjects such as equal opportunities, conducting disciplinaries and mental health
• Advising directors and executives on settlement agreements

Outside of the office
Tom enjoys going to Newcastle games, walking in Northumberland, working on his allotment, and cooking.

Tom qualified as a solicitor in 2018.