Thomas Bramall

Call 2010

Overview

Thomas is a family barrister was called to the bar in 2010, and joined St Ives Chambers from KCH Garden Square Chambers in September 2024. Thomas is ranked as a Leading Junior in the Legal 500 in ‘Family: Children and Domestic Violence’.

Prior to specialising in family law Thomas practised in all areas of law from immigration, criminal and civil. Since 2016 Thomas has focused on all areas of family law. 

Thomas has considerable experience of Public and Private Law Children Act proceedings, with a particular emphasis on complex welfare hearings. Thomas acts for Local Authorities, parents, grandparents, children and Children’s Guardians. Thomas has extensive experience of representing vulnerable clients including victims of domestic violence and those with learning disabilities.

Thomas’ approach to his clients is noted as being warm, open minded, tenacious and thorough, be they lay or professional clients. He is known for his empathetic, honest and concise advice

Specialist Profiles

Thomas has considerable experience in active for parents, children and other family members.  Thomas has particular experience of cases involving parental alienation, sexual abuse and domestic violence. 

Thomas is regularly instructed on behalf of Children’s Guardians in private law matters which include an intractable dispute. He is often able to being an insightful approach to these matters in order to achieve a resolution.

Thomas represents all parties in a wide range of public law applications. This allows him to understand the likely arguments and priorities of the other parties. 

Thomas has been instructed in a range of public law proceedings including:

  • Sexual allegations
  • Fabricated and induced illness
  • Unexplained injuries
  • Complex mental health

Thomas has extensive knowledge of complex problems faced by the Court including where experts disagree with one another, to guiding parties from an early stage and successfully representing their position at a final hearing. 

Thomas represents parties in a range of financial cases. Thomas’ experience and approach allows him to better understand family dynamics, offer advice, and help clients reach successful conclusions,

Thomas is regularly instructed in cases with a range of complex legal and factual issues including:

  • Intervenor cases
  • Dissipation of assets
  • Non-disclosure
  • Sale of a business
  • Complex pension provision
  • Costs arguments

Thomas’ practical approach means where possible he seeks to settle cases at FDR, but where this is not possible he is experienced in helping clients approach final hearings understanding their options and achieving a fair outcome.

University of Sheffield: BA (Hons) 2:1

Nottingham Law School GDL

Nottingham Law School: BVC: Very Competent

Midland Bar

Nottingham Bar Association

Direct Access qualified

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Quotes

Legal 500, 2025

Leading Junior ‘Family: Children and Domestic Violence’ - ‘Tom is a superb advocate. He is always well prepared and very persuasive in court but his manner puts clients at ease.’
Quotes

Legal 500, 2024

Leading Junior ‘Family: Children and Domestic Violence’

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