Gareth Rhys

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Gareth accepts instructions for both registrants and regulators. He regularly appears in the High Court on behalf of professional regulators.

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Appointments

Attorney General’s Panel of Counsel – C panel
Commissioner of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission for St Helena
Supervisor on Pink Law pro bono project, Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre (2020– present)
Mentor, Grow Mentoring (2020– present)
Mentor, Queer Lawyers of Tomorrow (2020-2022)

Awards

Bar Vocational Studies Academic Scholarship, City Law School (2019)
Queen Mary Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Prize for outstanding academic achievement, QMUL (2018)
Reed Smith Prize for legal advice, QMUL (2018)
Law Faculty Excellence Award, University of London (2016)

Education

MSc (Distinction) Taxation, Christ Church, University of Oxford (2022)
Bar Professional Training Course (Very Competent), City Law School, University of London (2020)
LLB (First Class Honours) Law, Queen Mary University of London (2018)
MA (Cantab) History of Art, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge (2013)

Memberships

Administrative Law Bar Association
Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales
FreeBar LGBTQ+ group
Revenue Bar Association

Publications

Contributor to the UK Human Rights Blog
Contributor to the Quarterly Medical Law Review

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Professional Discipline & Regulation

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Module 2 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry is drawing to a close, with evidence from the Prime Minister due to be heard on Monday 11 December, followed by closing submissions. This module considered core...

We are delighted to see that Gareth Rhys has become the latest 1COR member to complete Advocate's Pro Bono Pledge. Gareth has undertaken more than 30 hours of pro bono work so far this year. "I...

Welcome to the thirteenth issue of the QMLR, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. Download the Spring 2023 newsletter here: 1COR QMLR - Issue 13 - 2023 Spring ...

We are delighted to announce that Gareth Rhys has accepted our offer of tenancy. Gareth joins 1COR after successfully completing a third six pupillage with us, and accepts instructions across all...