Chambers Review
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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Tom Stoate is a barrister highlighted for his expertise in representing bereaved families at inquests and in claims against the police. His focuses include death following police pursuit, as well as discrimination and false imprisonment. Additionally, he handles a number of cases relating to alleged breaches of the Human Rights Act and the Equality Act.
Strengths
Tom provides consistently high-quality legal advice. He is an excellent and highly effective advocate. He has excellent client care skills and is empathetic and approachable.
Tom's advice is very astute. He is particularly knowledgeable with cases involving the Human Rights Act.
Tom is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable inquest advocate.
Tom Stoate's written advice is very thorough and considered. He can take a tactical view of a case and have a pragmatic approach, which is best for the clients.
Tom Stoate is the full package in terms of clients and as a jury advocate, so he is a great advocate.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Tom Stoate is praised as a barrister who brings a high level of skill and sensitivity to his representation of bereaved families at death in custody and mental health-related inquests, as well as those arising from acts of terrorism.
Strengths
Tom is very impressive. He has a lot of inquest and inquiry experience.
Tom is a passionate advocate. There are no points he won't fight but he does not over-lawyer the inquest.
Tom has a charming and highly effective style of advocacy. He gets the best possible evidence out of witnesses and is good with vulnerable clients.