Tom’s casework is primarily in Europe, Middle East and Africa. He founded Kroll’s Middle East practice and resided in the Arabian Gulf for several years. Tom advises governments, financial institutions, corporations, multinationals, and law firms on regional and global risks and opportunities.

Over the last twenty years, Tom has led numerous assignments focused on commercial disputes, sanctions breaches, asset recoveries, counterparty exposure, reputational liabilities, political risk, investigative due diligence, and internal fraud and corruption. He has advised clients across the world on how to identify, understand, and manage the risks involved in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions, and new market entry.

He has testified as an expert witness in international arbitration proceedings.

His book, “Central Asia: Aspects of Transition”, was published by RoutledgeCurzon in 2003.

Tom holds a M.A. in Middle East and Central Asia area studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London and a B.A. (Hons), in history, from Cambridge University.