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George Thomas

CALLED TO THE BAR 1995

Junior Counsel


Professional Discipline & Regulatory 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



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Directory Comments

 

George is recommended in police law by the Legal 500.

 

'George Thomas is a highly respected individual when it comes to all manner of police work, including disciplinary matters, civil actions, inquests and judicial review. He successfully defended the Metropolitan Police Commissioner in a claim for assault by a protestor in Oxford Street on May Day 2001.' 

Chambers and Partners 2011

 

"...'very knowledgeable, thorough, robust and effective'..." Legal 500 2010

 

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

 

Police discipline  

George acts as presenting officer and advises forces on disciplinary matters.

 

 



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