Thomas Green

Practice Areas

Thomas accepts instructions in all areas of family law, specifically in relation to children.

Thomas represents local authorities, parents, the children and interveners throughout proceedings in the Family Court and High court. He has acted in complex cases involving vulnerable individuals, interveners and the Official Solicitor, non-accidental injuries, death of children, county lines drug dealing, sexual abuse and cross-jurisdictional issues.

Thomas has extensive experience of the cross-examination of court-appointed experts. He has experience in applications under the Children Act 1989, Adoption and Children Act 2002 and Family Law Act 1986 and 1996, applications under the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court and in relation to surrogacy arrangements under the HFEA 1990 and 2008.

Thomas fights robustly on his client's behalf, ensuring that no stone is left unturned while providing clear, sensitive and realistic advice.

Career

Prior to coming to the Bar, Thomas worked for a number of well-known solicitor’s firms in Birmingham working predominantly in Family Law as well as gaining experience in Employment and Civil law. In Family, Thomas focused on Private Law, Care Proceedings and Public Law.

During pupillage in 2016, Thomas gained vast experience in Family Law and with a busy practice in Public Law. Thomas spent the first three months shadowing members of chambers at all levels of experience in the Family Court, County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. He gained valuable experience in complex Children matters dealing with issues including non-accidental injuries, sexual abuse, and neglect.

Professional Memberships

FLBA (West Midlands)

Middle Temple (Benefactors Scholar)