Biography

Tom Wainwright, a barrister at Garden Court Chambers, has extensive experience in defending protestors in criminal proceedings. He has appeared on behalf of activists from organisations including Occupy and Extinction Rebellion, as well as individuals demonstrating against fracking, racism, capitalism and tuition fees to name but a few. Tom has appeared in most of the high-profile protest cases of recent years and is regularly instructed in cases of significant complexity and legal importance.