Thomas specialises in public inquiry work and has experience of acting for both inquiry legal teams and core participants. Thomas currently acts for the Ministry of Defence in relation to the Independent Inquiry Relating to Afghanistan, a complex and sensitive public inquiry concerned with allegations of unlawful conduct by United Kingdom Special Forces soldiers deployed in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013. Thomas is also currently instructed as Deputy First Junior Counsel for the Inquiry Legal Team on the Undercover Policing Inquiry, a long-running, sensitive and highly complex inquiry concerned with undercover policing in England and Wales since 1968.

Key cases & testimonials

  • Undercover Policing Inquiry
  • Independent Inquiry Relating to Afghanistan
Thomas was really excellent. He was very helpful and knowledgeable.Solicitor & Senior Partner
I was Impressed with Tom's work.Solicitor

Further information

“No Fault Possession and Repair Covenants” (with Stour Chambers)

“Mental Capacity, Part 21 and Practice Direction 1A” (with Stour Chambers)

“Unjust Enrichment, Mistake and Doubt” (with Stour Chambers)

“Declaratory Judgments and Injunctions” (with Stour Chambers)

“Update: Housing Act 1988 & Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993” (with Stour Chambers)

Certificate of Honour (Middle Temple)

Harold G. Fox Scholarship (Middle Temple)

Harmsworth Scholarship (Middle Temple)

Bar Professional Training Course, University of the West of England (Oustanding)

Graduate Diploma in Law, University of the West of England (Merit)

PhD Philosophy, University of Bristol

MA Philosophy, University of Bristol (Distinction)

Appointments & Memberships

Administrative Law Bar Association

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