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We are delighted to welcome Liz Morrice to TMC.
Liz is a confident and committed criminal advocate. She accepts instructions in the Crown Court, Magistrates Court, and Youth Court. Liz also accepts instructions across the range of areas of common law and civil work undertaken by chambers.
Liz is a confident and committed criminal advocate. She accepts instructions in the Crown Court, Magistrates Court, and Youth Court. Liz also accepts instructions across the range of areas of common law and civil work undertaken by chambers.
November 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We are delighted to welcome Liz Morrice to TMC.
Liz is a confident and committed criminal advocate. She accepts instructions in the Crown Court, Magistrates Court, and Youth Court. Liz also accepts instructions across the range of areas of common law and civil work undertaken by chambers.
Liz is a confident and committed criminal advocate. She accepts instructions in the Crown Court, Magistrates Court, and Youth Court. Liz also accepts instructions across the range of areas of common law and civil work undertaken by chambers.
Sarah Lucy Cooper, Jacob Gifford Head @giffordhead.co.uk and Sam Frost gave an interesting and insightful seminar to Boyes Turner and Blanchards Law in Reading on:
Overseas properties – getting it right on divorce
Conduct – current law and practice
Private FDRs – law, procedure and tactics
Overseas properties – getting it right on divorce
Conduct – current law and practice
Private FDRs – law, procedure and tactics
November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Sarah Lucy Cooper, Jacob Gifford Head @giffordhead.co.uk and Sam Frost gave an interesting and insightful seminar to Boyes Turner and Blanchards Law in Reading on:
Overseas properties – getting it right on divorce
Conduct – current law and practice
Private FDRs – law, procedure and tactics
Overseas properties – getting it right on divorce
Conduct – current law and practice
Private FDRs – law, procedure and tactics
We are pleased to share with you an interesting legal update by Malcolm Johnson and Laura Collignon on the forthcoming abolition of the limitation period for civil claims for damages for child sexual abuse.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/legal-update...
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Time limit for child sexual abuse claims
Personal injury.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We are pleased to share with you an interesting legal update by Malcolm Johnson and Laura Collignon on the forthcoming abolition of the limitation period for civil claims for damages for child sexual abuse.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/legal-update...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/legal-update...
We are delighted to share that Charlotte Mitchell-Dunn has been appointed as a Legally Qualified Advisor (LQA) by the Mayors' Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).
As an LQA, Charlotte will be responsible for providing legal and procedural advice to Police Misconduct Panels in the London Region.
As an LQA, Charlotte will be responsible for providing legal and procedural advice to Police Misconduct Panels in the London Region.
November 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We are delighted to share that Charlotte Mitchell-Dunn has been appointed as a Legally Qualified Advisor (LQA) by the Mayors' Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).
As an LQA, Charlotte will be responsible for providing legal and procedural advice to Police Misconduct Panels in the London Region.
As an LQA, Charlotte will be responsible for providing legal and procedural advice to Police Misconduct Panels in the London Region.
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On the back of the recent thread about Peppercorn Rents, I was very kindly asked to write a short article for the @bigissue.com on the subject which they have now put online.
Quite a challenge in squeezing it all in to their word limit!
Quite a challenge in squeezing it all in to their word limit!
If Prince Andrew didn't pay rent for 20 years, why wasn't he evicted?
Disgraced royal Prince Andrew won't be evicted from his Royal Lodge despite not paying rent for 22 years. We asked a lawyer to explain.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
On the back of the recent thread about Peppercorn Rents, I was very kindly asked to write a short article for the @bigissue.com on the subject which they have now put online.
Quite a challenge in squeezing it all in to their word limit!
Quite a challenge in squeezing it all in to their word limit!
We are delighted to welcome Rohan Clarke, who has joined TMC as a probationary tenant. Rohan welcomes instructions across all of Chambers’ core practice areas.
October 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We are delighted to welcome Rohan Clarke, who has joined TMC as a probationary tenant. Rohan welcomes instructions across all of Chambers’ core practice areas.
Gary Hayes acted for 38th Defendant Paul Preston in the SKAT v Solo Capital Partners LLP case. In a judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Andrew Baker on Thursday 2 October 2025, the Court found that SKAT had failed to establish any of the claims.
it pursued at trial
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it pursued at trial
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TMC • Gary Hayes wins highly complex Commercial Court case
Gary Hayes
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October 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Gary Hayes acted for 38th Defendant Paul Preston in the SKAT v Solo Capital Partners LLP case. In a judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Andrew Baker on Thursday 2 October 2025, the Court found that SKAT had failed to establish any of the claims.
it pursued at trial
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it pursued at trial
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Team TMC are published again, this time for Resolution and highlighting TMC’s inter disciplinary strength crossing family and regulatory law.
“A regular affair” just published in issue 238 of The Review for Resolution.
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“A regular affair” just published in issue 238 of The Review for Resolution.
www.thomasmore.co.uk/Post/a-regul...!
October 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Team TMC are published again, this time for Resolution and highlighting TMC’s inter disciplinary strength crossing family and regulatory law.
“A regular affair” just published in issue 238 of The Review for Resolution.
www.thomasmore.co.uk/Post/a-regul...!
“A regular affair” just published in issue 238 of The Review for Resolution.
www.thomasmore.co.uk/Post/a-regul...!
We are delighted to see that Dr. Francis Graydon has been ranked as a Leading Junior in the Legal 500 2026 - Professional disciplinary & regulatory law.
'Francis has an impressive eye for detail. As an advocate he is systematic, logical and with the ability to speak in a language people understand’
'Francis has an impressive eye for detail. As an advocate he is systematic, logical and with the ability to speak in a language people understand’
October 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We are delighted to see that Dr. Francis Graydon has been ranked as a Leading Junior in the Legal 500 2026 - Professional disciplinary & regulatory law.
'Francis has an impressive eye for detail. As an advocate he is systematic, logical and with the ability to speak in a language people understand’
'Francis has an impressive eye for detail. As an advocate he is systematic, logical and with the ability to speak in a language people understand’
We are delighted to see that Tara McCarthy has been ranked as a Leading Junior in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 in Crime.
"An expert in her field, clients trust her. A persuasive, likeable advocate who obtains great results for those who are lucky enough to instruct her."
"An expert in her field, clients trust her. A persuasive, likeable advocate who obtains great results for those who are lucky enough to instruct her."
October 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We are delighted to see that Tara McCarthy has been ranked as a Leading Junior in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 in Crime.
"An expert in her field, clients trust her. A persuasive, likeable advocate who obtains great results for those who are lucky enough to instruct her."
"An expert in her field, clients trust her. A persuasive, likeable advocate who obtains great results for those who are lucky enough to instruct her."
We are delighted to see that Laura Collignon has been ranked as a Leading Junior in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 in Personal Injury.
‘Laura is very thorough, and incredibly detailed in her factual analysis of cases.'
‘Laura is very thorough, and incredibly detailed in her factual analysis of cases.'
October 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We are delighted to see that Laura Collignon has been ranked as a Leading Junior in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 in Personal Injury.
‘Laura is very thorough, and incredibly detailed in her factual analysis of cases.'
‘Laura is very thorough, and incredibly detailed in her factual analysis of cases.'
We are delighted to see that Simon Gladwell has been ranked as a Leading Junior in The Legal 500 2026, in Crime.
'Simon is meticulous in his approach to cases. He is incredibly knowledgeable and presents himself and lay clients in a way which make members of the jury relate to the defendant’
'Simon is meticulous in his approach to cases. He is incredibly knowledgeable and presents himself and lay clients in a way which make members of the jury relate to the defendant’
October 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We are delighted to see that Simon Gladwell has been ranked as a Leading Junior in The Legal 500 2026, in Crime.
'Simon is meticulous in his approach to cases. He is incredibly knowledgeable and presents himself and lay clients in a way which make members of the jury relate to the defendant’
'Simon is meticulous in his approach to cases. He is incredibly knowledgeable and presents himself and lay clients in a way which make members of the jury relate to the defendant’
We are delighted to see that Sarah Lucy Cooper has been ranked as a Leading Junior in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 in Family: Children and domestic abuse and in
Divorce and financial remedy.
Divorce and financial remedy.
October 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We are delighted to see that Sarah Lucy Cooper has been ranked as a Leading Junior in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 in Family: Children and domestic abuse and in
Divorce and financial remedy.
Divorce and financial remedy.
We are delighted to see that Mathew Sherratt KC has been ranked as a Leading Silk in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 in Crime.
‘Mathew is an extremely conscientious barrister, which reaps its rewards in court. He knows his cases well and is a formidable opponent.'
‘Mathew is an extremely conscientious barrister, which reaps its rewards in court. He knows his cases well and is a formidable opponent.'
October 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We are delighted to see that Mathew Sherratt KC has been ranked as a Leading Silk in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 in Crime.
‘Mathew is an extremely conscientious barrister, which reaps its rewards in court. He knows his cases well and is a formidable opponent.'
‘Mathew is an extremely conscientious barrister, which reaps its rewards in court. He knows his cases well and is a formidable opponent.'
We are delighted to welcome Sam I'Anson, who commences his pupillage at Thomas More Chambers today.
October 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We are delighted to welcome Sam I'Anson, who commences his pupillage at Thomas More Chambers today.
Non-Court Dispute Resolution has always been a fundamental part of the work which Thomas More Chambers carries out in relation to family disputes – details of our qualified arbitrators, mediators and collaborative lawyers can be found on our Family NCDR page.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Non-Court Dispute Resolution has always been a fundamental part of the work which Thomas More Chambers carries out in relation to family disputes – details of our qualified arbitrators, mediators and collaborative lawyers can be found on our Family NCDR page.
www.thomasmore.co.uk/Expertise/fa...
www.thomasmore.co.uk/Expertise/fa...
We are delighted to welcome Michael Linnane, who has joined TMC as a probationary tenant. Michael welcomes instructions across all of Chambers’ core practice areas.
September 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
We are delighted to welcome Michael Linnane, who has joined TMC as a probationary tenant. Michael welcomes instructions across all of Chambers’ core practice areas.
Nicola Thompson has successfully appealed a sentence of 22 months’ custody for a client who pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order. The Court of Appeal agreed that his sentence was manifestly excessive and reduced it to 12 months. Nicola was instructed by Anne Woodcock, Anne Woodcock & Co.
September 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Nicola Thompson has successfully appealed a sentence of 22 months’ custody for a client who pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order. The Court of Appeal agreed that his sentence was manifestly excessive and reduced it to 12 months. Nicola was instructed by Anne Woodcock, Anne Woodcock & Co.
Nicola Thompson, led by Genevieve Moss, has secured the acquittal of a man charged with possession of a firearm after a complex eight-week trial at Kingston Crown Court. He was tried alongside three men charged with attempted murder following a shooting in South London in February last year.
TMC • Nicola Thompson secures firearms acquittal after retrial
Nicola Thompson
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August 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Nicola Thompson, led by Genevieve Moss, has secured the acquittal of a man charged with possession of a firearm after a complex eight-week trial at Kingston Crown Court. He was tried alongside three men charged with attempted murder following a shooting in South London in February last year.
We were delighted to participate in the London Legal Walk yesterday evening, raising vital funds for the London Legal Support Trust.
Craig Brown, Freya Rowe, Ben Walker-Nolan, Luke Holland and Fizzy the dog.
Well done to everyone involved!
Craig Brown, Freya Rowe, Ben Walker-Nolan, Luke Holland and Fizzy the dog.
Well done to everyone involved!
June 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We were delighted to participate in the London Legal Walk yesterday evening, raising vital funds for the London Legal Support Trust.
Craig Brown, Freya Rowe, Ben Walker-Nolan, Luke Holland and Fizzy the dog.
Well done to everyone involved!
Craig Brown, Freya Rowe, Ben Walker-Nolan, Luke Holland and Fizzy the dog.
Well done to everyone involved!
We are looking forward to being a part of the London Legal Walk on Tuesday 17 June 2025 to raise money for London Legal Support Trust, a charity which raises money to support access to justice for people who are vulnerable and require legal advice
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London Legal Walk 2025
Thank you for supporting our team in fundraising for the 2025 London Legal Walk. We will be taking on 10km on Tuesday 17th June to help those in need gain access to life-changing free legal advice. Ou
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June 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We are looking forward to being a part of the London Legal Walk on Tuesday 17 June 2025 to raise money for London Legal Support Trust, a charity which raises money to support access to justice for people who are vulnerable and require legal advice
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I represented the Free Leaseholders coalition in their application on Friday, instructed by Paul Ridge of @bindmans.com, stepping in for my colleague Laura Collignon. We all acted pro bono.
I was really struck how long these leaseholder support groups have been at the front line. 50+ years!
I was really struck how long these leaseholder support groups have been at the front line. 50+ years!
SHAC and Partners in the Press:
We're fighting landlords intent on clinging onto the leasehold system, and who are cynically using human rights laws to do so. Stand with us to support the action led by Free Leaseholders.
#endservicechargeabuse
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We're fighting landlords intent on clinging onto the leasehold system, and who are cynically using human rights laws to do so. Stand with us to support the action led by Free Leaseholders.
#endservicechargeabuse
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Exclusive: leaseholders and SHAC join forces to oppose freeholders’ High Court challenge
Leaseholders and the Social Housing Action Campaign have joined forces to oppose a High Court challenge being brought by freeholders against government reforms.
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May 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I represented the Free Leaseholders coalition in their application on Friday, instructed by Paul Ridge of @bindmans.com, stepping in for my colleague Laura Collignon. We all acted pro bono.
I was really struck how long these leaseholder support groups have been at the front line. 50+ years!
I was really struck how long these leaseholder support groups have been at the front line. 50+ years!
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You should all order a copy so you can read mine and Simon Jelf's article about Partnerships in Financial Remedy Proceedings. Perfect light Summer reading!
Look forward to Summer with 2025 Issue 2 (Summer) of the Financial Remedies Journal.
Print copies are now available to pre-order for £18 each.
You can pre-order your print copy of this latest issue until Friday 6th June 2025.
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Print copies are now available to pre-order for £18 each.
You can pre-order your print copy of this latest issue until Friday 6th June 2025.
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June 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
You should all order a copy so you can read mine and Simon Jelf's article about Partnerships in Financial Remedy Proceedings. Perfect light Summer reading!
Jacob Gifford Head @giffordhead.co.uk has recently recorded a seminar on the permanent removal of children from the UK and relocation within it, for the Law Friends Society.
To watch a snippet of seminar follow the link below:
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Family - Law Friends Society
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May 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Jacob Gifford Head @giffordhead.co.uk has recently recorded a seminar on the permanent removal of children from the UK and relocation within it, for the Law Friends Society.
To watch a snippet of seminar follow the link below:
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To watch a snippet of seminar follow the link below:
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Stephanie Wookey instructed by Sriharans Solicitors, successfully represented the Defendants to an application for an injunction for the removal of external cold compression refrigeration units placed on the roof of a rear extension to their ground floor shop. www.thomasmore.co.uk/Post/boundar...
TMC • Stephanie Wookey secures boundary dispute success
Stephanie Wookey
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May 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Stephanie Wookey instructed by Sriharans Solicitors, successfully represented the Defendants to an application for an injunction for the removal of external cold compression refrigeration units placed on the roof of a rear extension to their ground floor shop. www.thomasmore.co.uk/Post/boundar...