Tom Kirk

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

[Tom Kirk @TSR_Kirk]

Delighted to announce that I have accepted an invitation to join @OldSqChambers

[Old Square Chambers @OldSqChambers]

Tom Kirk to join @OldSqChambers. We are delighted to announce that @TSR_Kirk, currently of Ely Place Chambers, has accepted an invitation to join Chambers. Tom is a specialist #ukemplaw practitioner. Tom will be practising from OSC from June 2020 https://t.co/MFf90e5phR

[Old Square Chambers @OldSqChambers]

⚖️ 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: https://t.co/amoGsolx4d

[Old Square Chambers @OldSqChambers]

⚖️ 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.

🔗 https://t.co/OWgAyA4oPp

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

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 unjustifiably.
https://t.co/CKhMdAz9rH

[Old Square Chambers @OldSqChambers]

OSC is delighted to win three awards at the #ChambersUKBarAwards. Oliver Segal KC winning Emp. Silk of the Year, @moira_robin winning the award for D&I: Outstanding Contribution and Chambers winning Emp. Set of the Year. Congratulations 👏🏽 #ukemplaw #diversityinclusion

[Old Square Chambers @OldSqChambers]

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. https://t.co/ohIJPpYpZf #BritishLegalAwards

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OSC's @TSR_Kirk has written a comment piece on “#Uber and beyond: clamping down on the gig economy” for the @IERUK. #ukemplaw

Read the full comment here:
https://t.co/gDDD8ntO6b

[Tom Kirk @TSR_Kirk]

Really enjoyed speaking to the @IERUK tonight, alongside my colleagues at @OldSqChambers @RebeccaTuckQC & Madeline Stanley and Paul Scholey of @Morrishlaw - great discussion of recent #ukemplaw developments

[Institute of Employment Rights @IERUK]

The excellent Rebecca Tuck QC, Tom Kirk and Madeline Stanley of Old Square Chambers will be updating us on how statute and case law have been affecting workers' rights in 2020. https://t.co/liXxzOSqFS #CaseLaw #Surveillance #Statute @OldSqChambers #ukemplaw

[Old Square Chambers @OldSqChambers]

*WINNERS* @OldSqChambers is honoured to be named “Set of the Year” at the @ChambersGuides 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

[Advocate @WeAreAdvocate]

Time for the Pro Bono QC of the Year presented by the Lord Chief Justice.

And the winner is @bencollinsqc from @OldSqChambers for some outstanding work on the furlough scheme! Well done Ben and thank you for your support as an Advocate reviewer 🥳👏🏅

#BarProBonoAwards

[Kate Stock @KateCStock]

In #Wandsworth over 5,000 children receive the lifeline of free school meals.

No child should go hungry.

Please sign this petition asking @wandbc to ensure free schools meals are available for all eligible children this half term #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY https://t.co/9e5P9Fg5wo

[Old Square Chambers @OldSqChambers]

OSC is delighted to announce it has been ranked as a top tier set in the @thelegal500 2021 directory. Highlights include retaining our tier 1 #ukemplaw status (London & Western) 12 new individual entries, 16 individual rises and two rising stars. https://t.co/ACZJ6qkjxv

[Old Square Chambers @OldSqChambers]

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. https://t.co/jKVZvTG8QR #employmentlaw #Equality

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To see the key changes in the latest Employment Tribunal Regulations, read @AlexShellum in “Employment tribunal procedure in a pandemic - part 1" https://t.co/Mlh6dmfgX9 #ukemplaw @OldSqChambers

[Old Square Chambers @OldSqChambers]

@StuartBrittend1 and @unisontheunion secure £100,000 for 10 homecare workers in significant NMW judgment. Stuart was instructed by Ben Patrick of @UNISON_Legal Services.

https://t.co/xmDS4DLcP6

#ukemplaw #UNISON

[Tom Kirk @TSR_Kirk]

@Serena_cw @OldSqChambers Massive congratulations. I look forward to working with you.

[Old Square Chambers @OldSqChambers]

ET finds that ‘gender reassignment’ (s.7 EqA) includes gender fluid and non-binary individuals in Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover. @moira_robin represented the Claimant and was instructed by Sioban Calcott of @brethertonsllp. Case note by @Serena_cw. https://t.co/jKVZvTG8QR #ukemplaw

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Old Square counsel @JohnHendyQC, @NadiaMotraghi and Madeline Stanley act for Nadia Whittome MP. @OldSqChambers #ukemplaw

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We are delighted to announce that Robert Moretto, @TSR_Kirk & Laith Dilaimi have been appointed to the Attorney General's Panel of Counsel. @OldSqChambers https://t.co/vvsyTb0atF #attorneygeneral #panel #counsel

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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

[Old Square Chambers @OldSqChambers]

Following Ben Cooper QC's appearance this week in ASDA, @OldSqChambers 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).