Amy Sloan-Thomas

Amy's commercial chancery practice has involved her in many aspects of company law, including:

• • Advising on, drafting, and reviewing business contracts, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and licensing deals
• Preparing and Representing in County Court and High Court litigation, including breach of contract, misrepresentation, and debt recovery claims
• Handling interim remedies such as freezing injunctions, disclosure applications, and enforcement proceedings
• Advising directors and shareholders in partnership disputes and unfair prejudice petitions
• Working with businesses on internal governance, compliance, and risk management
• Challenging or defending agreements under the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015

About me

Amy is a versatile and approachable barrister with experience in Commercial, Public and Regulatory Law, with niche experience in Education, Media and Equine law. Amy combines practical, strategic advice with sharp advocacy to deliver results for individuals, business and institutions.

Amy was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2009 and to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2012. She is a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple and is qualified to accept instructions on a Direct Access basis.

Amy began her practice in Commercial Law before undertaking a role in Immigration law, representing the Home Office. Amy then moved on to develop a practice in Public Law, beginning with representation for the Department of Health. Thereafter, she continued her Commercial practice while also developing expertise in more specialist areas, including Professional Regulation and Discipline, Media and Entertainment Law and Equine Law.

In addition, Amy accepts instructions in Employment and Personal Injury matters.

Amy is a mother of six young children with a passion for horses and prides herself on being highly professional but remaining personable and approachable.

Notable cases

Amy's commercial clients have included Transport for London, in a Compulsory Purchase Compensation case ('Spirerose Case') led by Mr Narchaddeia at the House of Lords, and Mahiki Mayfair Ltd where Amy assisted Counsel as a Junior in settling a Partnership Dispute by way of Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Other cases of note:

• Dwimoh Surveyors Limited v (1) 1st Credit (Finance) 3 Limited and (2) The Official Receiver (2013) (Bancruptcy Order Annulment)
• Saben v Mid Essex Heating (London) Ltd (2013)) (Insurance and Recovery of Costs)
• Ghani v Globe Estates Ltd (2013).

Professional & academic

• LLB (Hons) First
• BVC, BPP Holborn, London
• Called to the Bar of England and Wales, October 2009
• Member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
• European Parliament (legal representation and legislative drafting contract), 2010
• Westlaw UK (Legislative Annotator), 2010
• Called to the Bar of Northern Ireland, March 2016
• Member of the Bar Library of Northern Ireland