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ADAM TEAR |
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About
Adam is a solicitor advocate, and regularly appears in the High Court and Court of Appeal dealing with some of the most complex and interesting public law cases.
Adam litigates across a broad range of areas of public law and civil law disputes, ranging from contempt’s, immigration, asylum, and other challenges to government decisions via judicial review. See below for a list of cases Adam has appeared in or acted as litigator.
Adam litigates across a broad range of areas of public law and civil law disputes, ranging from contempt’s, immigration, asylum, and other challenges to government decisions via judicial review. See below for a list of cases Adam has appeared in or acted as litigator.
Adam qualified initially at the Bar in 2001, and transferred to become a solicitor in 2004. In 2005 Adam qualified as a higher court advocate in both civil and crime, and joined the Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates.
In 2010, Adam qualified as an advanced immigration adviser, and supervisor, the highest level of accreditation under the Law Society Scheme. Adam continued to practice in this area, but developed his wider public law skills and continued his advocacy. Adam is now the chief assessor for the Law Society.
In 2012, Adam set up and became the principal trainer for AMT Training solutions, delivering affordable training and support to lawyers. Adam has offered training in a wide variety of areas, and ensured that the highest standards in the profession is maintained. AMT Training solutions continues to offer reasonably priced training and costs drafting, as well as other services.
In 2013, Adam was appointed as a Independent Funding Adjudicator by the Legal Aid Agency. Adam continues to fulfil that role, and now sits on a wide variety of cases, ranging from simple issues around costs, to the most complex cases dealt with by the Special Commission Review Panel.
In 2014, Adam was recognised as solicitor advocate of the year at the Law Society Excellence awards, and in 2017 was highly commended. In 2018 he presented the award on behalf of Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates (SAHCA).
Adam is the Chair of the SAHCA, the only organisation representing solicitor advocates and their views. Adam continues to contribute and regularly conducts pro-bono work for individuals unable to afford a lawyer.