Tom Harrill awarded Barrister of the Year 2023 at the Worcestershire Law Society Legal Awards

Many congratulations to Tom Harrill who was awarded Barrister of the Year 2023 at the Worcestershire Law Society Legal Awards on Friday.

Tom is a specialist family law barrister of 10 years’ call. He represents local authorities, parents, children, and other interested parties in public and private family law proceedings. He has a busy practice and is known for his pragmatic, tactical approach, and keen attention to detail in even the most factually complex cases. Tom has recently been instructed in cases involving death and serious non-accidental injury to children (including multiple fractures and brain injury), trafficking and modern-day slavery, international child abduction, and issues under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008.

Chambers and Partners 2023 says: “Tom is kind and empathetic; he is particularly good with vulnerable clients. He is also willing to ‘go the extra mile’.” “A go-to for private law children work. Tom is a robust advocate and counsel who goes out of his way to assist instructing solicitors prior to and after hearings.” “Tom’s preparedness is outstanding.”

Legal 500 2023 says: “Tom is an extremely good and capable advocate. His preparation and attention to detail is second to none. He is calm with clients and delivers clients’ arguments to the court precisely and effectively. His knowledge makes clients feel at ease from the minute they meet him.”