Thomas Dalton ESQ

Senior Partner & Lead Will & Probate, Aviation, and Financial Lawyer
Volkert & Dalton Law Firm – London, United Kingdom

Thomas Dalton, Esq. serves as the Senior Partner of Volkert & Dalton Law Firm, bringing decades of high-level experience in Will & Probate, Aviation Law, and Financial Legal Services. Based in London, Thomas is widely respected for his precise legal judgement, sophisticated advisory skills, and unwavering dedication to safeguarding the interests of private clients, families, financial institutions, and industry professionals.

His work is distinguished by exceptional technical knowledge, strategic foresight, and a commitment to delivering clear, results-driven legal solutions in some of the most intricate areas of UK and international law.

Leadership as Senior Partner

As Senior Partner, Thomas plays a central role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction and upholding its reputation for excellence. He mentors the firm’s practitioners, leads complex multi-disciplinary cases, and ensures that Volkert & Dalton continues to provide premium, client-focused legal support.

His leadership focuses on:

• Maintaining the highest standards of legal expertise

• Implementing modern and efficient legal practices

• Guiding significant cross-border matters

• Expanding the firm’s private client and corporate advisory services

• Building long-term, trust-based client relationships

Thomas’s dedication to ethical practice and client care has been instrumental in establishing the firm as one of London’s leading boutique legal practices.

Will & Probate Law

Thomas is a recognised authority in will drafting, estate administration, and probate law, handling everything from straightforward wills to complex multi-jurisdictional estates.

His areas of expertise include:

• Will drafting and comprehensive estate planning

• Probate administration and executorship

• Disputes relating to wills and inheritance

• Trust creation, restructuring, and litigation

• Advising high-net-worth families on wealth preservation

Thomas’s ability to manage sensitive family matters with discretion, clarity, and empathy has made him a trusted advisor to generations of clients.

Aviation Law

With a specialised legal background in the aviation sector, Thomas advises private clients, operators, businesses, and aviation professionals on a wide range of matters involving both UK and international regulations.

His aviation practice includes:

• Aircraft purchase, financing, and leasing

• Regulatory compliance and licensing

• Aviation accident and liability matters

• Pilot and crew contractual issues

• Aviation insurance and risk management

Whether assisting a private aircraft owner or negotiating a large-scale aviation transaction, Thomas provides bespoke, commercially informed advice grounded in deep regulatory understanding.

Financial & Commercial Law

Thomas’s financial law practice serves individuals, businesses, and financial institutions requiring sophisticated guidance in complex financial arrangements and regulations.

His areas of focus include:

• Financial compliance and regulatory advice

• Investment structures and asset protection

• Contract drafting and commercial agreements

• Banking and lending matters

• High-value financial disputes and negotiations

Clients rely on his ability to interpret intricate financial documents, mitigate legal risks, and guide them toward stable and advantageous outcomes.

Client-Centred Legal Philosophy

Thomas is known for his thoughtful, analytical approach and his ability to transform complex legal issues into clear, actionable strategies. His clients often remark on his:

• Integrity and discretion

• Strong strategic judgement

• Clear communication and practical guidance

• Commitment to long-term client relationships

• Professional, calm manner in high-pressure situations

Whether advising a family, a business, or a professional client, Thomas combines technical excellence with genuine, personalised service.

About Volkert & Dalton Law Firm

Based in London, Volkert & Dalton is a boutique firm offering bespoke legal services across litigation, property, inheritance, aviation, financial law, and private client matters. With Thomas Dalton as Senior Partner, the firm continues to uphold its tradition of legal excellence, discretion, and client-centric representation.

Contact

To arrange a consultation with Thomas Dalton, Esq., or to learn more about his services in Will & Probate, Aviation, or Financial Law, please contact Volkert & Dalton’s London office. Appointments are available in person or through secure virtual meetings for clients across the UK and internationally.