Tom Tyler

I have a background in all areas of family law and related criminal law. I specialise in giving advice and representing parties in all kinds of family finance disputes including those that might seem more straightforward cases involving divorce, ancillary relief, trusts of land and property.

I’m frequently instructed in divorce/financial proceedings where a party faces restraint and confiscation proceedings in the Crown Court having been convicted or accused of a serious criminal offence such as fraud, money laundering, drug/people trafficking.  This is a factor that complicates the financial aspects of the divorce and I have a great deal of expertise.

I’m instructed by prosecuting authorities such as the Serious Fraud Office as well as the Organised Crime Division of the CPS as intervener in financial cases in the Family/County Court as well as in the Crown Court.

Recommendations

Direct Access Client Testimonials 

June 2025, from Mrs RP

Tom was recommended to me via a group providing support for individuals self-representing in divorce proceedings.

The recommendation was well deserved.  I had just recently ended an instruction with a solicitor who was not helping my situation and seemed incapable of doing so.  With a court hearing imminent I was in a desperate situation and needed to find a good barrister.

I found Tom to have that unusual combination of being down to earth professional and possessing a quirky sense of humour, needed in times of stress.  His response times for answering queries and performing tasks was on point. He was always available to respond to important questions and unforeseen situations and is totally dedicated to the cause.  I felt I could completely rely on his advice which was always measured and fair – to both sides something which can be hard to when you are faced with an unpleasant solicitor on the otherwise, as I was.  He explained things clearly and always in a calm manner making sure that I understood matters.

I felt that the service I received from Tom was beyond what I had expected, and I can truly say that without Tom’s expertise I would not have been able to achieve such a prompt resolution to the court proceedings which concluded much sooner than I had anticipated, due to Tom’s competent handling of my case.  He is kind, thoughtful and a very skilled professional. Thank you, Tom.

March 2025, from  Richard Quick   ”To Whom is may concern;

Tom was recommended to me by a friend of a friend.

I was immediately impressed by his calm, unemotional yet empathetic approach.

My divorce was one of the darkest times of my life and I am a highly emotional individual yet Tom was able to steer me and manage me in order to get the most out of him, something that I found solicitors incapable of doing.

He is not a magician and there were moments that things went against us, but Tom remained consistent and unaverred and just focussed on the end result.

In my experience his professionalism is second to none but every now and again he surprised me with a very funny story or a well timed quip that kept me sane in what is such a horrible process.

I will miss my dealings with Tom on a personal level but am glad and relieved this process is over.

For the record, my financial situation is complex involving many assets and businesses and the final judgment was quite unbelievable.

The Court awarded the other side 5 times less than my pre Court offer and what I was expecting to hand over!

Maybe he is a magician after all!! ”

June 2024, from Mr TD: “I am writing to extend my gratitude and give a review of Tom as a Barrister for the hearing that he took in April. Tom represented my twin sister at a preliminary hearing at Croydon County Court. I am the Respondent whilst my sister was an Intervenor. I was very impressed by Tom’s attention to the fine details of the case and most of all his compassionate approach to the case.

For the first time although I was a LIP; I felt at ease and knew that my sister was in very safe hands professionally. I would most gladly recommend Tom to anyone I know who wants the services of a very competent and kind Barrister.

I want to say thanks to Tom again.”

January 2018, from Mrs W in Hampshire: “Dear Mr. Tyler,

I would like to whole heartedly thank you for all your support-along with your re-assuring manner & diplomacy, you were worth every penny.

Once again thank you.”

September 2017, From Mr B in London: “Mr Tyler is a warm friendly person, he is highly knowledgeable and dealt with my situation thoroughly.

“I was extremely pleased how Mr Tyler dealt with my case, I was not expecting the outcome I received.

“Highly recommended and I would definitely work with again.

“Thank you again Mr Tyler.”

August 2017, From Mrs A in Surrey: “Thank you so much for your direction yesterday. You were absolutely amazing and I am so glad you acted for me.

“I just wish I had you at my previous hearings as I have been led up the garden path.

“You are so professional, firm and of course your years of experience gave me the best result. There was as you say significant risk of losing my home if I were to have had a different barrister who knows I could have been led up garden path again?

“Thank God I had you.  You’re a great man and warm hearted!”

August 2017, From Mr P in Bristol: “Tom Tyler was unflappable. He very quickly gained a good grasp of the situation and laid things out clearly for me so that I could understand what my options were.

“I was particularly impressed with the way Tom dissected my extremely complex financial position and laid it out clearly in such a way that it was impossible for the opposition to dispute it. Had I not had the benefit of an expert Counsel in Tom who was well versed in financial matters and who knew how to display and tabulate them in an easy to understand way things may not have gone as well and I could have easily lost the case. Thank you.”

August 2017, From Ms B in West Sussex: “Thank you for coming to my aid so generously. I feel very blessed to have been represented by you and am deeply grateful for your help.”

Directory recommendations

Tom is noted for his ‘expertise in matrimonial finance work’ by the Legal 500 Bar Directory 2018 – Tier 1.

Tom is recommended by the Legal 500 Bar Directory 2016 for his expertise in the Regional Bar – South Eastern Circuit.
Family and children law – Leading juniors
Tom Tyler – A finance specialist.

Legal 500 Bar Directory 2015.
Family and children law – Leading juniors
Tom Tyler – Undertakes financial remedy cases where parties have been convicted of serious criminal offences

Legal 500 UK Directory 2013/14/Family: “3PB’s Tom Tyler is ‘very meticulous, sharp and to the point’.”

Legal 500 Bar Directory 2014: “Tom Tyler – 3PB ‘Skilled in all areas of his multi-faceted family practice, particularly in financial remedy cases.’ “

Legal 500 Bar Directory 2014: ‘He is experienced in financial remedy, where there is an element of criminal conduct or confiscation orders are involved.’