News & Views
Administrative and Public Law, Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 27 March 2019
Former First Minister of Wales acted unlawfully in setting up inquiry into Carl Sargeant’s death, High Court rules
Mrs Sargeant is represented by Leslie Thomas QC instructed by Neil Hudgell of Hudgell Solicitors.
Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 11 December 2018
Leslie Thomas QC delivers closing statement at Grenfell Inquiry on behalf of survivors and bereaved families
Leslie Thomas QC and Thalia Maragh are representing 23 clients including survivors, bereaved family members and loved ones.
Planning Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 11 September 2018
Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal to hear new arguments in Barbudans’ legal action against “unlawful” development of international airport
Leslie Thomas QC, Marc Willers QC, Thalia Maragh and Tihomir Mak are instructed in this case.
Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 22 August 2018
Carl Sargeant's widow mounts legal challenge over inquiry into the death of late Welsh Government Minister
Leslie Thomas QC is instructed by Neil Hudgell of Hudgell Solicitors on behalf of Carl Sargeant's family, alongside Sheryn Omeri of Cloisters Chambers.
Planning Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Garden Court International | Friday 3 August 2018
Work on Barbuda international airport halted by interim injunction
Leslie Thomas QC, Marc Willers QC, Thalia Maragh and Tihomir Mak of Garden Court Chambers are instructed on this case.
Planning Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 2 August 2018
Barbudans take legal action against Government of Antigua and Barbuda for unlawful development of an international airport
Legal action seeks injunction to immediately halt development; reveals government continued construction despite knowledge of major ecological, archaeological risks and damage to island
Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 5 July 2018
Inquest into the death of Terry Smith concludes neglect contributed to death involving excessive restraint by Surrey Police
Una Morris and Leslie Thomas QC representing the family instructed by Nia Williams of Saunders Law.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 29 June 2018
Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield to go on trial for manslaughter by gross negligence
The trial of Mr Duckenfield is currently listed to start on 10 September.
