Thomas Garner

Background

About Thomas Garner

I specialise in providing bespoke representation for those facing extradition from the UK and those requiring protection under the refugee or human rights conventions. I also act domestically for individuals facing investigation or prosecution by the CPS, NCA, SFO or HMRC. My clients are international and are often entrepreneurs. In many jurisdictions, successful or high profile individuals become the subject of abusive and politically motivated allegations. They may be attacked due to direct political involvement but more often it is simply because of their perceived opposition to the authorities in power or as part of an asset grab by the state or their commercial rivals. Alongside defending the individual in extradition proceedings or in asylum and protection claims, I defend ancillary state-led actions against property including Unexplained Wealth Orders and Cash or Asset Forfeiture Proceedings. I have removed several individuals from EU Sanctions following applications to the General Court of the EU. I am experienced in bringing applications to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files and often remove improperly issued Red Notices. Clients also approach me looking to engage the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations. If you are- facing investigation or prosecution in the U.K. or abroad- concerned about abusive or politically motivated allegations and want to understand what can be done to best protect your position- looking to prepare to defend extradition proceedings- worried about dealing with potential proceeds of crime proceedings or investigative orders; or - interested in making an application to delete an INTERPOL Red Notice; then please do feel free to reach out for a confidential chat. I sit within the Immigration and Private Wealth Teams at Fladgate and together with my colleagues am also able to help with any general UK immigration queries in particular for High and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals. The nature of my work means that I am frequently instructed alongside teams of other professionals in other jurisdictions and I'm always keen to make new connections and am happy to have an informal chat with anyone who feels that they have a client who may need assistance in the future. When I'm not working I enjoy cycling and photography and probably watch more sport than is strictly necessary.