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Leslie Thomas KC

UK Bar 2026

 Garden Court Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Police Law: Mainly Claimant

All Circuits

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Leslie Thomas KC is a formidable trial advocate who is renowned for acting in high-profile claims against the police and for representing families at inquests. He is picked out for his considerable expertise in cases concerning deaths in custody or following police shootings, and his broad practice also includes claims pertaining to the police's failure to investigate.

Strengths

Leslie Thomas is a tenacious and fearless advocate who clients are lucky to have on their side.

Leslie is amazing with clients and that counts for so much; he can have a laugh and that boosts the confidence of the clients. The clients don't feel looked down on.

Leslie Thomas has been in the game for a long time, he is just amazing. He is an effective cross-examiner, you want him on your side when you are up against the police.

Leslie is a great cross-examiner, he goes in hard. Juries love him.

Leslie is the best in the game, on the claimant side. He is tactically very astute. He is also very jury-friendly; he deals with difficult judges very well and his cross-examination is second to none.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Leslie Thomas KC has a strong track record of representing bereaved families in highly contentious inquests and major public inquiries, including Article 2 proceedings. He has particular expertise in inquests that concern police conduct, such as deaths by police restraint or police shootings. He also advises on related human rights and public law issues.

Strengths

Leslie goes into battle and really fights for his clients. He is tactical and exceptional at reading the judge and the jury and has the ability to cross-examine and pull apart his opponents' cases.

If he didn't exist, you'd have to invent him. He is a force of nature and there is no one better at running a point then Leslie.

Leslie is not afraid to fight the trickier cases. He inspires so much confidence from the clients and always has great ideas.

Leslie is a true expert in representing families at complex inquests involving the state. He applies his invaluable expertise and is fearless in the pursuit of justice.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Leslie Thomas KC lends his civil liberties and human rights expertise to vulnerable clients, routinely handling sensitive matters that involve claims against the police. He is an expert in Article 2 inquiries and is adept at handling public law challenges as well as judicial reviews of the powers of public bodies.

Strengths

Leslie Thomas is untouchable in his areas of law.

Leslie Thomas goes into battle and really fights for his clients.

There is no other advocate that can compare to Leslie Thomas.

Leslie Thomas is the very best there is.

Leslie is who you want on most complex human rights matters. He is a tenacious advocate and champion for his clients.

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