Thomas is a Senior Associate in the Commercial Real Estate Team based in our Norwich office.
He joined Birketts in February 2024, having spent eight and a half years with a leading City of London law firm.
Thomas advises clients on a broad range of transactional real estate matters, including the sale and purchase of high-value properties, commercial lettings (acting for both landlords and tenants), financing commercial and development properties (acting for both lenders and borrowers) and the acquisition, financing and pre-letting of development sites across the East of England and the rest of England and Wales.
Thomas is a member of the firm’s insurance sector group, with extensive experience in advising on the real estate needs of companies in the insurance industry.
Having both been born in the East of England, Thomas and his wife moved back to the area following a number of years living and working in London. In his spare time, Thomas enjoys spending as much time as possible with his young family and making the most of being back in the countryside.
Recent work highlights
Acting for various tenants in relation to the pre-letting of a number of high-profile London office buildings (e.g. 8 Bishopsgate, 22 Bishopsgate, 20 Fenchurch Street, The Leadenhall Building and Lloyd’s of London).
Acting on behalf of an active portfolio of lender clients, financing commercial and development properties.
Advising on the sale of a c.£15million mixed use commercial property in south London.
Experience & education
February 2024 – Joined Birketts
2017 – Qualified as a Solicitor
2015 – Joined a leading City of London law firm as a Trainee Solicitor
2013 – Graduated from the University of Cambridge
Tom Maxey has been a breath of fresh air when it comes to legal representation. He offered guidance without becoming too engulfed in legal jargon. If I call him and discuss issues, he says leave it with me and the next I know, it is sorted and I have a clear explanation and all issues are agreed and sorted.
Legal 500 [UK 2026]
