Thomas Wheddon

Thomas routinely represents clients in Children Act 1989 proceedings and has experience making and opposing applications for Child Arrangements Orders, Specific Issue Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders and Special Guardianship Orders.

Thomas has assisted clients in matters involving removal from the Jurisdiction including to both Hague Convention and Non-Hague Convention Countries.

Thomas has experience conducting Fact-Finding Hearings in Children Act 1989 matters, including determining allegations of Parental Alienation.

From initial hearings through to contested final hearings Thomas can deal with matters containing: Domestic Abuse; Vulnerable Parties; Parental Alienation and Alienating Behaviours; and Local Authority and Children’s Guardians.

Thomas ably represents both applicants and respondents in Family Law Act 1996 proceedings. Whether these are ex-parte or on notice, Return Hearings or contested Final Hearings, Thomas can handle applications for Non-molestation Orders and Occupation Orders.

These issues often overlap with Children Act 1989 proceedings and Thomas is equipped to deal with linked applications.

Thomas regularly receives instructions to represent clients in Matrimonial Finance proceedings at First Hearing Appointments and Financial Dispute Resolution hearings, often reaching positive settlements for his client.

Throughout his first six Thomas had significant exposure to Matrimonial Finance proceedings with his supervisor. Thomas has experience drafting position statements and interim and final orders in financial remedy proceedings.

Alongside his other advocacy experience, Thomas was regularly instructed to make Applications for Set Aside, Summary Judgment, Default Judgment.

Throughout his Tenancy and during his pupillage Thomas has undertaken instructions on Fast Track claims for Road Traffic Accidents, Credit Hire claims, and Breach of Contract matters in addition to his wealth of experience conducting Small Claims.

During his work as a Solicitor’s Agent 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 as well as contested Bankruptcy Petitions.