Civil Liberties & Human Rights
London (Bar)
18 years ranked
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Tom Hickman KC is a highly regarded silk who has notable experience in complex appellate cases. He regularly appears before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court and the ECtHR, litigating both for and against regulatory, government and public bodies. Possessed of far-reaching expertise, he has recently focused on the human rights issues surrounding diplomatic immunity, data protection and UK benefits schemes.
Tom Hickman KC is an immensely knowledgeable silk in administrative and public law. He acts in high-profile challenges to legislation and regulatory decisions, often before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
Tom Hickman KC has a flourishing reputation at the media and entertainment Bar, and receives particular accolades for his skill in navigating contract disputes in the music and TV sectors. He has additional expertise at appellate level.
Tom Hickman KC has considerable expertise across a wide range of practice areas. A regular presence in SIAC and the ECtHR, he has acted against the government in significant citizenship and nationality law matters.
Tom Hickman KC is noted as a strong advocate by instructing solicitors. He is instructed in a range of sporting disputes, including anti-doping, commercial matters and player transfers.
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Tom's thoughts are really very deep and thought through.
Tom is one of the best public lawyers.
Tom really thinks outside the box; he is very creative, with a very relaxed advocacy style.
Tom is very original in his thinking.
Tom is a really superb barrister who thinks outside of the box.
Tom is an extremely inventive and free-thinking public lawyer with a very impressive academic background. He is also a first-rate advocate.
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