Hannah Thomas

Hannah joined Chambers in March 2019 following the successful completion of her pupillage.

During her time in Chambers Hannah has established a busy practice, predominantly in criminal law. She also has a growing practice in the fields of professional discipline, civil asset recovery, and inquiry work.

Hannah has particular expertise in crime, having worked in the criminal team at a City solicitors’ firm prior to coming to the Bar. She now prosecutes and defends in the magistrates, Youth and Crown Courts. She is a Grade 1 prosecutor and also has extensive experience conducting private prosecutions.

In her defence practice, Hannah is regularly instructed in serious matters beyond her year of call. Most notably, she has appeared in the Divisional Court in an appeal by way of case stated. Owing to her excellent client care and communication skills, Hannah is often chosen to represent clients who have vulnerabilities.

Hannah is interested in the proceeds of crime sphere. She is currently engaged in a contested confiscation matter, and regularly acts for the Government in cash forfeiture hearings.

In the professional discipline field Hannah is frequently instructed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to present cases of all levels of seriousness and complexity before fitness to practice committees. She is often instructed in cases that are likely to raise complex issues such as human rights points, and serious allegations such as sexual misconduct.

Hannah was recently instructed as ‘second junior’ counsel for Ofsted in its capacity as a Core Participant in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. She worked on the Roman Catholic Church Investigation.