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George Thomas

CALLED TO THE BAR 1995

Junior Counsel


Employment Profile

Background

 

1991 - 1994 Cambridge University, Clare College, BA Hons (Law)
Dissertation: “Biological Explanations for Violent Behaviour”
1994 - 1995 Inns of Court School of Law
1995 – 1996 Pupillage at 3 Serjeants’ Inn

Email: gthomas@3serjeantsinn.com



General Information

 


Directory Comments

 

George is recommended in police law by the Legal 500.

 

George Thomas 'continues to build on a strong reputation for a range of police work, including civil actions, disciplinary cases, inquests and judicial reviews.' Chambers and Partners 2010 

 

'George Thomas is “a details man - he leaves no stone unturned in his preparation and is very methodical in his cross-examination.” This “particularly persuasive advocate” acted for the Metropolitan Police in the long-running and widely reported case Austin & Saxby v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, arising from the May Day demonstrations.' Chambers & Partners 2009

 

"...George Thomas is seen as ‘hard-working’, ‘patient and thorough’ and ‘a safe pair of hands’." Legal 500 2007



Nature of Practice

 

Employment George regularly appears in the employment tribunal on behalf of both employers and employees, including claims for unfair dismissal, race, sex and disability discrimination.  He has particular experience in the fields of healthcare and police and has presented a series of seminars. George also undertakes work in the disciplinary / regulated employments fields such as the GMC and police discipline.



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Lectures and Seminars

 
George presents lectures and seminars on a variety of topics to audiences including conferences and individual solicitors' firms. He recently co-authored and presented a series of seminars called "Race and Sex Discrimination Claims".

Related Professional Activities

 
Professional Associations  Technology & Construction Bar Association (TECBAR)
London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association (LCLCBA)
Professional Negligence Bar Association (PNBA)

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