About Thomas
Tom Zhang advocates and advises on a range of civil and commercial work.
He is a specialist in areas involving real property.
Before becoming a barrister, Tom practised as a solicitor. He is also qualified in Victoria (Australia) and California (USA).
Tom had an early career in finance, followed by 20 years of varied experiences in real estate.
Tom speaks Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).
He can be instructed directly by businesses and professional practices.
Areas of Expertise
All areas of land and real property, including:
- Commercial and residential landlord/tenant
- Lease disputes, including disrepair and dilapidations
- Neighbour disputes, such as boundaries or nuisance
- Construction
- Planning and licensing
Commercial and company law, including:
- Commercial contracts
- Insolvency
- Shareholder disputes
- Intellectual Property
- Competition
Hong Kong, Australia, USA, or EU.
Law-driven investment strategies.
Blockchain technology.
Qualifications
- PhD (Business) London Business School
- MBA (Finance) HKUST
- LLB (2:1) University of London
- BA (Economics) Princeton University
Testimonials
We instructed Thomas Zhang on the above matter as you know. I was very impressed with his initial communications and his ability to grasp the issues quickly. The client was equally impressed with his advocacy skills at the hearing. Thomas’ follow up comms (telecon immediately after the hearing and a detailed file note later that day) were all excellent. I will definitely consider using Thomas on other matters in the future.
I instructed Thomas Zhang on short notice to contest a landlord’s application for costs pursuant to the LRHUDA 1993, where both the landlord and the landlord’s solicitors have a penchant for making such applications, and he quickly grasped the key issues while making concise queries about the matter. Thomas’ advocacy at the Tribunal hearing was such that the landlord’s application failed entirely, and I will definitely consider using Thomas in the future.
We have worked with Tom Zhang consistently over several years on a wide range of property and housing matters. Throughout this time, he has demonstrated exceptional client care, responsiveness, and a commercially practical approach to resolving complex issues. His flexibility, professionalism, and ability to navigate intricate cases make him a highly valued colleague in our work.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Thomas Zhang will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Thomas has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Thomas can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Thomas
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.