About Tom

Tom has been drawn to Property Law since the beginning of his path at university, as he felt that area of law often has a positive outcome; allowing clients to move onto the next chapters of their lives, whether it’s their first property, or growing their property portfolio.

Rewarding Aspects

An innate desire to help people led Tom to law and he takes pride in his ability to dissipate stressful periods of people’s lives, using his experience and love for his work as main drivers. For Tom, delivering good news to clients, whether to inform them about completion or being able to say a challenge has been overcome, is the most rewarding aspect of his work. Tom accepts that challenges do sometimes arise during transactions, but his calm and professional demeanour allows him to navigate these and ensure that a successful outcome is achieved.

Beyond the Law  

Outside of his career, Tom has a love for country music, which inspires his dreams of a road trip across the USA, starting in Nashville and cruising the Midwest. He also enjoys playing golf and football – and spends his free time watching an array of sports. 

Why Dutton Gregory?

Tom has found a clear progression path at Dutton Gregory and has noted how the support and flexibility on offer have allowed him to progress from Paralegal to Associate Solicitor. He feels that the culture cultivates an environment “big on progression and rewarding hard work” and that we “constantly look to invest in the people and are always seeking ways to change and improve with the times”, and because of this, Tom’s career with Dutton Gregory has spanned more than 7 years to date.

 

Areas of Speciality 

Tom specialises in an array of Residential Property, including  

  • Sales and purchases, both leasehold and freehold 
  • Re-mortgaging 
  • Buy to let 
  • Equity release 
  • Transfer of Equity  
  • Specialist Finance 

Tom has been professional, supportive, and always quick to respond to my questions. He guided me clearly through the process and made everything much easier to understand.

I truly appreciate his patience and the high level of service I received.

I would highly recommend Tom and Dutton Gregory to anyone who needs reliable and professional legal support.

DM - September 2025

Tom was great throughout the process, great communication, fast to respond.

Thank you, helped removed some of the stress of moving.

I would highly recommend to others.

R - June 2025

I highly recommend Tom Whatley at Dutton Gregory if you are looking to purchase your first property.

He responded to all queries very quickly and provided us with reassurance when it became a bit too stressful.

The purchase was very swift considering it is a leasehold.

Thank you Tom

HR - March 2025

I dealt with Tom Whatley and his assistant Oli Chandler for my property remortgage and I can say that they gave me the most efficient legal experience I’ve ever had.

I was under pressure to exchange on a property purchase and they helped turn things round very quickly.

They were also very helpful and communicative throughout the process.

Highly recommended!

RS - March 2024