Barrister Profile
Thomas was called to the Bar in October 2022 through Gray’s Inn, having achieved a ‘Very Competent’ on the BPC, obtaining the grade of ‘Outstanding’ in Civil Litigation. Following completing his BPC, Thomas achieved a ‘Distinction’ in his LLM in Legal Practice, earning a ‘Distinction’ in International Human Rights and Domestic Rights.
During his legal education Thomas worked Pro Bono for a range of UK Charities and Legal Clinics in his local community such as Citizens Advice, the Guildford Employments Rights Adviceline Direct, and the Family Law Clinic ‘ULLAC’, informing his client-based approach to litigation. At FUSE, Thomas collaborated with Syrian refugees resettled in Woking to raise funds and awareness UN Initiative, the Syria Emergency Project. Thomas presented to local schools and sports teams with StreetLaw to improve grassroots legal knowledge.
Expertise
Family: Care & Children
Before joining Chambers, Thomas undertook Pro Bono work with ULLAC, the University of Law Family Law Clinic where he listened to solicitors advise clients on Home Rights and Constructive Trusts. Thomas is keen to further his experience in this field throughout and beyond Pupillage.
Employment & Discrimination
Thomas has worked alongside Barristers as a Support Worker and Note Taker on Employment, Discrimination and Whistleblowing cases at Employment Tribunals on the Western and South Eastern Circuits. Thomas assisted at the Royal Courts of Justice on Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 70 as a Note Taker.
Chancery and Commercial
Traditional Chancery
Alongside his other advocacy experience, Thomas was regularly instructed to make Applications for Set Aside, Summary Judgment, Default Judgment.
Commercial Chancery
Before joining chambers Thomas has experience conducting Small Claims for Credit Hire Agreements, Breach of Contract, and Flight Delay claims. He also has attended multiple Directions Hearings for PPI Claims with a view to negotiate settlement. Thomas has been repeatedly instructed on applications for Interim and Final Charging Orders at County Courts in the Western and South Eastern Circuit.
Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
Prior to starting Pupillage, Thomas worked in County Courts as a Solicitor’s Agent on the Western and South Eastern Circuits. Thomas progressed quickly to conduct Small Claims for Road Traffic Accidents. Thomas has represented infants in Stage 3 Approval Hearings and conferenced with both children and Litigation Friends. Additionally, Thomas has undertaken watching briefs at Inquests on the Western Circuits.
Immigration
Before joining Chambers, Thomas attended First Tier Immigration Tribunals at Taylor House IAC, shadowing a barrister. Thomas observed work for Appellants, both in conferences and in Tribunals, gaining vital experience of the points based system and Article 8.
Property
Thomas’ work in County Courts frequently involved undertaking possession cases, regularly full possession lists, for both Mortgages and Tenancies. Thomas assisted in conducting litigation for both Section 8 and Section 21 repossessions.