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Tom Kirk

@tsr_kirk

Employment Law Barrister @OldSqChambers. Tweets about #ukemplaw #HR and industrial relations. All views expressed are my own.

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Here are 25 practical tips, by @Michaelelyplace, for conducting remote hearings...with guidance from Family Guy! michaelsalter.net/remote-hearing…

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Following Ben Cooper QC's appearance this week in ASDA, Old Square Chambers are back in The Supreme Court today in R (Gourlay) v Parole Board. @BenCollinsqc & Robert Moretto representing the Parole Board on whether they should be treated as a court (and should pay costs).

Following Ben Cooper QC's appearance this week in ASDA, <a href="/OldSqChambers/">Old Square Chambers</a> are back in The Supreme Court today in R (Gourlay) v Parole Board. @BenCollinsqc &amp; Robert Moretto representing the Parole Board on whether they should be treated as a court (and should pay costs).
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OSC back in The Supreme Court with @BenCollinsqc & Robert Moretto in the case of R(Gourlay) v Parole Board representing the P.Board on whether they should be treated as a court (and should pay costs). Next week, we see Oliver Segal QC & MelanieTether in the SC on the Uber appeal

OSC back in The Supreme Court with @BenCollinsqc &amp; Robert Moretto in the case of R(Gourlay) v Parole Board representing the P.Board on whether they should be treated as a court (and should pay costs). Next week, we see Oliver Segal QC &amp; <a href="/MelanieTether/">MelanieTether</a> in the SC on the Uber appeal
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We are delighted to announce that Robert Moretto, Tom Kirk & Laith Dilaimi have been appointed to the Attorney General's Panel of Counsel. Old Square Chambers oldsquare.co.uk/news-and-media… #attorneygeneral #panel #counsel

We are delighted to announce that Robert Moretto, <a href="/TSR_Kirk/">Tom Kirk</a> &amp; Laith Dilaimi have been appointed to the Attorney General's Panel of Counsel. <a href="/OldSqChambers/">Old Square Chambers</a>  oldsquare.co.uk/news-and-media… #attorneygeneral #panel #counsel
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ET finds that ‘gender reassignment’ (s.7 EqA) includes gender fluid and non-binary individuals in Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover. Robin Moira White (she/her) represented the Claimant and was instructed by Sioban Calcott of Brethertons LLP. Case note by Serena Crawshay-Williams. oldsquare.co.uk/news-and-media… #ukemplaw

ET finds that ‘gender reassignment’ (s.7 EqA) includes gender fluid and non-binary individuals in Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover. <a href="/moira_robin/">Robin Moira White (she/her)</a> represented the Claimant and was instructed by Sioban Calcott of <a href="/brethertonsllp/">Brethertons LLP</a>. Case note by <a href="/Serena_cw/">Serena Crawshay-Williams</a>. oldsquare.co.uk/news-and-media… #ukemplaw
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@StuartBrittend1 and UNISON - UK's largest union secure £100,000 for 10 homecare workers in significant NMW judgment. Stuart was instructed by Ben Patrick of UNISON Legal Dept Services. oldsquare.co.uk/news-and-media… #ukemplaw #UNISON

@StuartBrittend1 and <a href="/unisontheunion/">UNISON - UK's largest union</a> secure £100,000 for 10 homecare workers in significant NMW judgment. Stuart was instructed by Ben Patrick of <a href="/UNISON_Legal/">UNISON Legal Dept</a>  Services. 

oldsquare.co.uk/news-and-media…

#ukemplaw #UNISON
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To see the key changes in the latest Employment Tribunal Regulations, read Alex Shellum in “Employment tribunal procedure in a pandemic - part 1" oldsquare.co.uk/images/uploads… #ukemplaw Old Square Chambers

To see the key changes in the latest Employment Tribunal Regulations, read <a href="/AlexShellum/">Alex Shellum</a> in “Employment tribunal procedure in a pandemic - part 1" oldsquare.co.uk/images/uploads… #ukemplaw <a href="/OldSqChambers/">Old Square Chambers</a>
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Delighted to announce Old Square's Robin White named The Lawyer’s ‘Barrister of the week’ following her participation in the case of Rose Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover. oldsquare.co.uk/news-and-media… #employmentlaw #Equality

Delighted to announce Old Square's Robin White named The Lawyer’s ‘Barrister of the week’ following her participation in the case of Rose Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover. oldsquare.co.uk/news-and-media… #employmentlaw #Equality
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OSC is delighted to announce it has been ranked as a top tier set in the The Legal 500 2021 directory. Highlights include retaining our tier 1 #ukemplaw status (London & Western) 12 new individual entries, 16 individual rises and two rising stars. oldsquare.co.uk/old-square-cha…

OSC is delighted to announce it has been ranked as a top tier set in the <a href="/thelegal500/">The Legal 500</a> 2021 directory. Highlights include retaining our tier 1 #ukemplaw status (London &amp; Western) 12 new individual entries, 16 individual rises and two rising stars. oldsquare.co.uk/old-square-cha…
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In #Wandsworth over 5,000 children receive the lifeline of free school meals. No child should go hungry. Please sign this petition asking Wandsworth Council to ensure free schools meals are available for all eligible children this half term #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY bit.ly/37IwmcX

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Time for the Pro Bono QC of the Year presented by the Lord Chief Justice. And the winner is @bencollinsqc from Old Square Chambers for some outstanding work on the furlough scheme! Well done Ben and thank you for your support as an Advocate reviewer 🥳👏🏅 #BarProBonoAwards

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*WINNERS* Old Square Chambers is honoured to be named “Set of the Year” at the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards 2020. We would again like to thank all our members, staff and clients for their continued loyalty & support. We are elated to share this award with you. #ChambersBarAwards2020

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OSC's Tom Kirk has written a comment piece on “#Uber and beyond: clamping down on the gig economy” for the Institute of Employment Rights. #ukemplaw Read the full comment here: oldsquare.co.uk/tom-kirk-the-i…

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OSC shortlisted for 'Chambers of the Year' at The British Legal Awards 2022, which will take place on 23rd November at the Royal Lancaster London. Good luck to all those nominated. oldsquare.co.uk/old-square-cha… #BritishLegalAwards

OSC shortlisted for 'Chambers of the Year' at The British Legal Awards 2022, which will take place on 23rd November at the Royal Lancaster London. Good luck to all those nominated. oldsquare.co.uk/old-square-cha… #BritishLegalAwards
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OSC is delighted to win three awards at the #ChambersUKBarAwards. Oliver Segal KC winning Emp. Silk of the Year, Robin Moira White (she/her) winning the award for D&I: Outstanding Contribution and Chambers winning Emp. Set of the Year. Congratulations 👏🏽 #ukemplaw #diversityinclusion

OSC is delighted to win three awards at the #ChambersUKBarAwards. Oliver Segal KC winning Emp. Silk of the Year, <a href="/moira_robin/">Robin Moira White (she/her)</a> winning the award for D&amp;I: Outstanding Contribution and Chambers winning Emp. Set of the Year. Congratulations 👏🏽 #ukemplaw #diversityinclusion
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Court of Appeal rules Ofsted inspector sacked for brushing water off child’s head was unfairly dismissed. In a unanimous judgment, the judges said it was “deeply regrettable” the “experienced inspector with an unblemished record on safeguarding issues” had been sacked

Court of Appeal rules Ofsted inspector sacked for brushing water off child’s head was unfairly dismissed.

In a unanimous judgment, the judges said it was “deeply regrettable” the “experienced inspector with an unblemished record on safeguarding issues” had been sacked
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⚖️ The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in the case of OFSTED v Hewston [2025] EWCA Civ 250. Oliver Segal KC and Tom Kirk acted for Mr Hewston, the successful Respondent to the appeal, instructed by Bruce Robin at UNISON Legal Services. 🔗 oldsquare.co.uk/court-of-appea…

⚖️ The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in the case of OFSTED v Hewston [2025] EWCA Civ 250.

Oliver Segal KC and Tom Kirk acted for Mr Hewston, the successful Respondent to the appeal, instructed by Bruce Robin at UNISON Legal Services. 

🔗 oldsquare.co.uk/court-of-appea…
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⚖️ The EAT has today handed down judgment in the case of Djalo v Secretary of State for Justice. Tom Kirk represented the Respondent. Richard O'Keeffe represented the Claimant /Appellant. 🔗 To read more, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/djalo-v-secret…

⚖️ The EAT has today handed down judgment in the case of Djalo v Secretary of State for Justice.

Tom Kirk represented the Respondent. Richard O'Keeffe represented the Claimant /Appellant.

🔗 To read more, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/djalo-v-secret…