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Tom Stoate
Position
Tom Stoate specialises in public and human rights law, civil liberties, claims against public authorities, proceedings in the Court of Protection, criminal justice and media law. Tom has a particular focus on complex inquests and inquiries.
Career
2011
Alongside his work at the Bar, Tom is an Assistant Coroner, and an Associate Lecturer in postgraduate media law at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Tom worked for a number of years as a political adviser and speechwriter in Westminster, and on the 2008 Obama Presidential campaign. Tom has also worked as a volunteer caseworker at the Free Representation Unit.
What the directories say
“Highly committed and knowledgeable on actions against the police. An excellent advocate and inquest specialist.” “He’s tenacious, and makes sure he gets absolutely everything out of a case.” – Chambers & Partners 2021 (Police Law: Mainly Claimant)
“He’s likeable and relatable, which clients respond to, and has a great understanding of deprivation of liberty points.” – Chambers & Partners 2021 (Police Law: Mainly Claimant)
“Committed, hardworking, easy to work with and the best courtroom advocate I’ve instructed. Inspires huge confidence in clients, gets respect from the court and strikes fear into the hearts of opposing counsel.” – Legal 500, 2021 (Inquests and Inquiries)
“His main strength is his advocacy – he produces the quality of advocacy you’d expect to hear in a criminal court.” – Chambers & Partners 2020 (Inquests and Inquiries)
“It’s difficult to find counsel with his mix of intellect and ability to be clear and forceful. His background in crime helps clients feel confident in his representation of them.” – Chambers & Partners 2020 (Inquests and Inquiries)
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Inquests and inquiries
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Tom Stoate – Doughty Street Chambers ‘A very experienced, totally reliable and very accomplished inquest and inquiry specialist counsel who works collaboratively and strategically on all his cases. One of the top in his field.’
With a ‘reputation as leaders in their field’, the members at Doughty Street Chambers have longstanding experience representing bereaved families: Nick Brown is instructed for the family of the deceased in the inquest touching the death of Aliny Godhino, a woman stabbed to death by her husband in the street outside her children’s school after reporting her fears to the police. Tom Stoate is instructed as senior junior counsel to the Covid Inquiry. Alison Gerry is particularly experienced in inquests concerning deaths following contact with police, also an area of expertise of Fiona Murphy KC. Farrhat Arshad KC took silk in March 2024.
London Bar > Police law (claimant)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Tom Stoate – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Tom is extremely adept and thorough in his work and a pleasure to instruct. He is very detailed in his approach and leaves no stone unturned. He is an excellent and proficient trial advocate.’
London Bar > Court of Protection: health and welfare
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Tom Stoate – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Tom is very knowledgeable in his practice. He is thorough and well-prepared, and his advice is always very well-reasoned.’