Who we are…
Tom
Leads all legal consultancy work across Makers Counsel
Tom is the founder of Makers Counsel. He's a solicitor, but the role has always been broader: helping creative founders think clearly, make good calls and build stronger businesses.
He started Makers Counsel because too many growing creative businesses struggled to find legal support that felt useful in the moment - not more process or a long lecture, but someone who understood the commercial reality and could help them move forward.
The answer should fit the question. If the detail matters, he'll get into it. If the paperwork needs doing, he'll make sure it works for the people who use it. Whatever the question, clients come away knowing where they stand and what they're going to do about it.
Before starting Makers Counsel, Tom worked in private practice, in-house and on the legal desk at the IPA, supporting businesses across advertising, media, production, technology and the wider creative industries.
These days, he works alongside founders, agencies, studios, production companies and brands - often becoming the person they call when something needs thinking through. Whatever it is, Tom's job is to help make the next decision a better one.
Tori
Leads operations and client support across Makers Counsel
Tori is a big part of why working with Makers Counsel feels refreshingly unlike dealing with a traditional legal business.
She keeps things organised, responsive and running smoothly behind the scenes, but the thing clients tend to notice most is how easy she is to deal with.
Warm, funny, thoughtful and properly on it, Tori helps make sure clients feel looked after from the very first conversation.
With a background spanning branding, fashion, events and live experiences, she understands that great client service is rarely about process for process' sake. It's about people. Making sure they know where things stand, feel in safe hands and enjoy the experience along the way.
Areas of expertise
Marketing strategy · Live experiences · Client support · Fashion Events · Branding · Brand development · Community building
It might be nice to work together….
