Tom has built a busy and successful practice within 8DB, priding himself on his analytical, collaborative, and solution focused approach. He has a mixed court and paper practice, specialising in: 

• Road traffic accidents
• Property damage 
• Credit hire 
• Data breach 
• Employers and public liability

Tom has delivered a range of training and mock trials to major insurers and DAC Beachcroft's lawyers. The topics have included:

• The Consumer Protection Act 1987 
• The Defective Premises Act 1972 
• The OIC and MOJ Portals 
• Employers and public liability Trials 
• Road Traffic Accident Trials 
• Relief from sanctions 
• Qualified one-way cost shifting 
• Pre-action disclosure 

As well as teaching law at university, Tom is published in The Law Society Property in Practice Journal and The Barrister Magazine. 

Featured experience:

• B v A [2026, County Court at Blackpool, sitting at Fleetwood Magistrates Court]: This was a quantum only credit hire case pleaded at over £40,000.00, Tom acted for the defendant. He secured the dismissal of the whole credit hire claim, along with the dismissal of the whole pre-accident value claim. This led the judgment to be just over £1,100.00, with only excess and recovery being awarded. The defendant beat their Part 36 offer and was awarded costs accordingly.
• M v Hospital Trust [2026, County Court at Sheffield]: Tom successfully opposed the claimant's application for further medical evidence on the grounds of delay and prejudice, leaving the claimant with limited medical evidence for the upcoming trial. This also removed the possibility of re-allocation to the multi-track. Costs were awarded to the defendant. 
• S v T [2026, Pre-litigation]: On behalf of the claimant, Tom recently advised in a property damage claim currently valued at over £200,000.00. Advice was given on ignis suus, nuisance, negligence, and a potential Berni Inns defence. 
• H v A [2026, County Court at Sheffield]: This was a fast track trial where liability and quantum remained in dispute, with Tom acting for the defendant. After Tom's cross-examination of the claimant, the recorder stated that he was going to deal with the matter as a split-trial. The recorder went on to dismiss the claim on liability, describing the claimant's actions as "reckless indifference in not taking the course of action put to him in cross-examination by Mr. Anderson". The defendant was awarded their costs.

Endorsements:

• "[Tom] really put my mind at ease and I was very impressed at his professionalism and how he fought for me at the hearing"
• "I would love to say that I had a great experience with Thomas Anderson…He was super professional, easy to talk to, and really knew his stuff. Throughout the whole process, he kept me informed, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt confident and supported every step of the way. I genuinely felt like he had my back, and I'm really grateful for how he handled everything. I would highly recommend him if you need someone sharp and reliable on your side

Tom is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please contact BSB.