Tom’s practice spans across a variety of areas including equality and human rights, employment, public and constitutional, education and commercial law. He is one of only a handful of barristers in the UK to specialise in political and electoral law as seen in his recent defence of the Labour Party in the High Court in claims concerning the Rt. Hon. Sir Keir Starmer MP and other Members of Parliament.
He has extensive experience acting for both Claimants and Defendants and has received instruction from high profile organisations in cases of public importance. Tom has acted as sole counsel in both the senior courts and tribunals.
He is a member of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s panel of junior counsel and is ranked in Chambers and Partners.
London Bar
Tom Gillie - Matrix Chambers 'Tom understands this niche area very well and has innate empathy with the political nature of the disputes. He is able to convey the political sensitivities and motivations in a very clear manner to those not familiar with political campaigns.'
London Bar
Tom Gillie – Matrix Chambers 'A junior who demonstrates commitment to his clients and work, friendliness and technical expertise.'