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Tom Little KC

Tom Little KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

Crime

London (Bar)

16 years ranked

Protest Law

All Circuits

3 years ranked

Financial Crime

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Principal area of practice is criminal and criminal fraud work. Tom has particular expertise in cases involving complex expert and telephone evidence. In addition Tom's practice comprises police law, inquests and Judicial Review cases linked to criminal investigations.

Career

Called to the Bar in 1997 and took Silk in 2018. Appointed as a Special Advocate by the Attorney General in 2009 and as Junior Treasury Counsel at the Central Criminal Court in 2012 and Senior Treasury Counsel in 2017. In 2014 he was appointed to the Attorney General's Civil 'A' Panel. Appointed by the Lord Chancellor as member of the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee from 2004-11. Secretary of the Criminal Bar Association (2008-09). He also sits as a Judge in the Crown Court and in the County Court having been appointed a Recorder in 2012. Elected as a Bencher of the Middle Temple in 2017.

Professional Memberships

Criminal Bar Association, Administrative Law Bar Association and South Eastern Circuit.

Publications

Joint author of 'Preventative Orders: A Practical Guide' (2010).

Personal

Educated at Norwich School and the University of Nottingham.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Crime - London (Bar)

Star Individuals
Individual Editorial

First Senior Treasury Counsel Tom Little KC is a highly regarded prosecutor with significant experience of handling terrorism, historic sex abuse and murder cases, as well as matters of public importance. He is often appointed as an amicus curiae in the Court of Appeal to offer assistance on complex issues.

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Protest Law - All Circuits

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Tom Little KC of Deka Chambers is an incredibly impressive silk with vast experience in the prosecution of protest law cases. He has appeared in a number of the most high-profile cases of the last few years.

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Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Tom Little KC is First Senior Treasury Counsel and a popular choice for advising on the prosecution of an array of criminal cases. In the financial criminal arena, he acts on cases involving allegations of rate rigging, international corruption and fraud in general. He is noted for his work in significant Serious Fraud Office cases.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Tom Little KC is Senior Treasury Counsel and an experienced barrister in matters sitting at the intersection of public and criminal law. He is frequently sought out by the Director of Public Prosecutions to defend judicial review challenges.

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Strengths

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  • He is a very effective and hard-working prosecutor. He has an extraordinary ability to think about and prepare work.

    CrimeUK Bar

  • He is top-drawer in every area. He is a wonderful advocate.

    CrimeUK Bar

  • Little is a top lawyer, as evidenced by his position as Senior Treasury Counsel.

    CrimeUK Bar

  • Tom Little is academically very bright and knows the law very well.

    Protest LawUK Bar

  • Tom Little doesn't take any prisoners.

    Protest LawUK Bar

  • Tom is a standout advocate.

    Protest LawUK Bar

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