Thomas Pickles
Call: 2023
Thomas Pickles
University of Hull – BA (Hons) American Studies (First Class)
University of Leeds – MA Race and Resistance (Merit)
Leeds Beckett University – Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction)
University of Law, Leeds – Bar Practice Course (Very Competent)
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Family Law Bar Association
Contact
T: 01274 722 560
Tom accepted Tenancy in September 2025 after completing pupillage under the supervision of Guy Swiffen and Christopher Styles. His practice is in Family Law and he is accepting instructions on all matters of Public Children Law and Court of Protection.
Reputation
Expertise
Care
Prior to his career at the Bar, Tom worked for a housing charity in West Leeds, advocating for those at risk of imminent homelessness, or facing other issues regarding inadequate or insecure living conditions, and poor mental health. Tom is therefore very experienced in dealing with vulnerable and anxious clients.
Cases
A Local Authority v X & Y (2026): Tom represented a Local Authority at a finding of fact hearing concerning a non-ambulant infant who had sustained a spiral fracture of the humerus. The case involved detailed cross-examination of paediatric and radiological experts.
A Local Authority v X & Y (2026): Tom represented a Local Authority at a finding of fact hearing concerning a non-ambulant infant who had sustained a spiral fracture of the humerus. The case involved detailed cross-examination of paediatric and radiological experts.
Re F (A Child) (Medical treatment) [2025] EWHC 3311 (Fam): Tom appeared in the High Court, representing a Mother in a sensitive case involving a 'Do Not Resuscitate' order made in respect of a child for whom a Local Authority had parental responsibility. https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/fam/2025/3311?query=%5B2025%5D+EWHC+3311+%28Fam%29
A Local Authority v Anon (2025): Tom successfully represented a Local Authority in seeking multiple findings of fact against parents accused of in utero neglect of their child.
A Local Authority v Anon (2025): Tom represented a non-English speaking Father in a culturally sensitive case involving multiple children of Roma heritage.
A Local Authority v Anon (2025): Tom successfully represented a Local Authority in securing an Interim Care Order with removal of the child.
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