Thomas accepts instructions in all areas of residential, commercial and agricultural landlord and tenant law, as well as the law of real property more generally. He is developing a busy court and advisory practice, which features regular appearances in the County Court, but also includes work relating to the jurisdiction of the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber). Thomas has also appeared in the High Court.
Thomas’ recent cases have included the following areas:
- Easements, restrictive covenants, pre-emption rights and boundary disputes;
- Commercial landlord and tenant law, including lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, breaches of covenant, break clauses and forfeiture proceedings;
- Residential possession proceedings including termination of assured shorthold tenancies, claims by mortgagees and forfeiture of long residential leaseholds;
- Co-ownership proceedings under TOLATA 1996;
- The law of adverse possession;
- Nuisance and trespass proceedings;
- Leasehold enfranchisement;
- Proprietary estoppel.
Before coming to the Bar, Thomas read German and Russian at Jesus College, Cambridge, where he was also a choral scholar.
"Thomas has an exceptional eye for detail and a phenomenal work rate, and is excellent both on paper and on his feet."Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2023
"Thomas is extremely easy to work with and is willing to take on board our thoughts and views as well as his own. He will always make the time to speak with us."Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2023More published comments