Tom Hickman KC
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Tom Hickman KC
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. He has acted in a number of recent major cases including Shamima Begum's citizenship appeal and the judicial review on the policing of the Sarah Everard vigil.
Tom Hickman KC
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
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
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.
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"He is absolutely excellent; a real fighter for his clients, who produces very persuasive advocacy. His academic background means he has great knowledge of the legal principles."
"He is as tenacious as he is knowledgeable. A top-quality public law silk."
"He has great nous on which claims to bring and which arguments to make."
"A great tactician with a firm eye on the commercial dynamics."
"An unflappable advocate on his feet, even in situations when others might crumble. He is a truly experienced advocate with a strong ability to hold his own."
"A formidable advocate in the human rights field."
"He is absolutely excellent; a real fighter for his clients, who produces very persuasive advocacy. His academic background means he has great knowledge of the legal principles."
"He is as tenacious as he is knowledgeable. A top-quality public law silk."
"He has great nous on which claims to bring and which arguments to make."
"A great tactician with a firm eye on the commercial dynamics."
"An unflappable advocate on his feet, even in situations when others might crumble. He is a truly experienced advocate with a strong ability to hold his own."
"A formidable advocate in the human rights field."