One of the most highly-regarded juniors on the North Eastern Circuit, Tom has been regularly recommended as a leading individual for criminal law in legal directories for several years (Legal 500 2011 – 2019; Chambers & Partners 2013 – 2019). He both prosecutes and defends, and is often instructed as leading junior in cases of substance. He is a member of the CPS general prosecution panel (level 4), serious organised crime panel (level 4), counter terrorism panel (level 4) and RASSO panel. Tom has considerable experience of dealing with large-scale conspiracy cases relating to the supply of controlled drugs, firearms and fraudulent activity. He is also frequently sought-after in cases involving serious sexual offences and those involving individuals suffering from serious mental health difficulties.Chambers & Partners say:Tom Storey:A junior who acts for both the defence and the prosecution in a broad range of general criminal cases. He specialises in large-scale, serious criminal matters and is well respected for his deft handling of highly sensitive cases. "Exceptional." "Regarded as a safe pair of hands by the CPS."Legal 500 say:Tom Storey - Zenith Chambers ‘Extremely intelligent, with a strong work ethic.’