JUNIOR PROFILE

Tom Barclay-Semple

UK Bar 2026

Kings Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Inquests & Public Inquiries

The Regions (Bar)

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

All Circuits

Clinical Negligence

North Eastern (Bar)

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Tom Barclay-Semple is noted for his burgeoning inquests practice. Having spent time at a leading law firm before joining the Bar, Barclay-Semple has gained notable experience handling sensitive healthcare-related incidents and deaths. He has earned a growing reputation as a rising star for his representation of both bereaved families and NHS trusts.

Strengths

Tom Barclay-Semple is exceptionally intelligent and hard-working. He goes the extra mile for clients and has very good knowledge of inquests and procedures and laws.

His attention to detail is amazing, and the advice he follows up with is always thorough. Tom is an overall great barrister. Clients love him.

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Clinical Negligence - North Eastern (Bar)

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Tom Barclay-Semple has a strong claimant and defendant practice. He has appeared both in the High Court and County Court. He is experienced in claims regarding birth injuries, fatal injuries and material contribution.

Strengths

Tom has been absolutely excellent at representing clients. His attention to detail is amazing and advice he follows up with is always thorough.

Tom is an excellent barrister. He provides logical solutions and has excellent medical knowledge.

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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Tom Barclay-Semple is the joint head of the Court of Protection team at Parklane Plowden and his practice has a strong focus on welfare and complex medical treatment issues. He frequently appears in disputes related to Section 16 and Section 21A applications.