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Thomas Stern

020 7797 8400 thomasstern@6pumpcourt.co.uk

Position

Thomas was born in Kent and his early intention was to join his father’s family tradition of farriery and blacksmithing. However, at the age of sixteen he discovered the option of a career at the Bar. From that moment his sights were set and he has never looked back. Thomas studied law at the University of Dundee and graduated with Upper Second Class Honours. He sat the Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law. He was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn during the Autumn of 1995. He completed twelve months as a chancery pupil at 11 New Square, Lincoln’s Inn. He was then elected to develop an expertise in criminal work. Thomas has formed a strong criminal defence practice in Kent and the South East. He also appears on the CPS Advocates Panel. He has forged an excellent reputation. His experience is extensive and embraces all areas of criminal work. He is known for his assiduous preparation, excellent client-skills and ability to present cases in a persuasive and incisive manner.

Career

Qualified solicitor 2002 (New South Wales); called to the Bar 2007 (Inner Temple); trained Matrix 2007-08; member 2008. Publications include: Clayton and Tomlinson’s ‘Law of Human Rights’ (2009), the International Bar Association’s ‘Manual on International Criminal Law’ (2010) and ‘Human Rights and Criminal Justice’ (2012).

Education

University of Queensland (2000, BA); 2002 LLB (first class); College of Law (2002); University of Cambridge (2004, LLM).