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Tom Whitfield

Partner

Tom specialises in Professional Negligence claims against all professionals.

Tom Whitfield
Specialises in:
Professional Negligence, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
tom.whitfield@hay-kilner.co.uk
Newcastle office
0191 227 6712

Tom heads up the disputes team. He acts in various disputes for both Claimants and Defendants. In particular he acts for Claimants in claims against their professionals where they have been negligent. Additionally, he also acts in a number of shareholder and partnership disputes.

Experience

  • Recently won a trial for professional negligence against a solicitor for negligent advice in respect of an asset protection trust, which had been set up incorrectly, recovering over £200,000 for the client.

  • Defeated an application to try and strike out his client's claim on the basis it was out of time. Having defeated that application, the claim then settled for a 7 figure sum in his clients favour.

Outside of the office
Tom enjoys most sports, and has recently taken up Padel a sport that combines elements of squash and tennis. He also plays golf badly, and tennis less badly.

Tom Whitfield is certainly persistent and achieves results for his clients

Legal 500

I was impressed at how readily Tom grasped the issues in the case and showed such commitment throughout. I particularly appreciated the steadiness and reassurance that you were able to give me through your experience and expertise. I always felt confident that the case was in the most capable hands. I will always be very grateful to you, and to Bethany.

Client

Tom Whitfield is exceptional. His dedication to providing accurate advice and looking for innovative solutions is unrivalled in my opinion.

Legal 500

Tom Whitfield is quick and effective and will stand no nonsense from his opponents.

Legal 500

Tom was very professional and has a very sharp mind. You see when we get angry the emotions run through our letters and Tom with his careful words channelised it well. I could never be a lawyer. You guys are great.

Client

Tom Whitfield stands out as knowledgeable, thorough, personable and approachable.

Legal 500

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‘Hay & Kilner’ and ‘Hay & Kilner Law Firm’ are both trading names of Hay & Kilner LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales with registered number OC418767. Our registered office is at The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5BZ and we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Authorisation number 643191). We use the word ‘partner’ to refer to a member of Hay & Kilner LLP. A list of the members is available at our registered office.