UK Bar
Election Law - London (Bar)
Thomas Gillie's notable election law experience has included advising political parties on disputes concerning parliamentary, mayoral, and local candidate selections. He also has expertise in a broad range of wider parliamentary issues including the removal of the parliamentary whip, sexual harassment cases concerning MPs and discrimination law.
Strengths
"Tom Gillie is the most experienced junior in relation to electoral law. His real strength is that he totally gets the political context and is really not fazed by it."
"Tom Gillie is probably the best junior I have ever worked with - he is remarkable and his client care is second-to-none."
"Tom Gillie is very good at handling clients and understanding their commercial imperatives - he can tailor a solution accordingly. He is an absolute standout junior at the Bar."
Employment - London (Bar)
Noted junior barrister Thomas Gillie enjoys an excellent reputation for his knowledge of employment law, and he undertakes highly sensitive investigations in addition to tribunal litigation. He has a particular strength in discrimination cases.
Strengths
"Tom is an excellent barrister. He gives advice of a barrister well beyond his call and has a self-assured and practical style which make him one of my preferred barristers."
"He is very hands-on and very practical in terms of his advice. He has a really good manner with clients and is very responsive and very collaborative with solicitors."
