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University of Birmingham (1997-2000) LLB
University of Bristol (2001) LLM Public Law
University of West of England (2005) BVC
Tim's practice involves him representing clients in both private and public law family proceedings concerning children. He acts on behalf of parents, guardians and local authorities in public law proceedings.
His work includes the representation of clients in cases involving overlapping immigration and family law issues, injunctions, contact & residential disputes, ancillary relief, and care proceedings.
Before joining 4 Brick Court, Tim worked as a volunteer for Refugee Action assisting in advice & advocacy for refugees and families seeking asylum. He has undertaken pro bono work for Bristol University Innocence Project and acts in cases for Bail for Immigration Detainees. In 2003 and 2004 Tim worked as an election observer for an NGO based in El Salvador.
Portuguese & Spanish.
Tim has conducted advocacy training for the National Probation Service and on 4 Brick Court's Advocacy in Child Care Public Law Proceedings course.
REPORTED CASE
SJ (a child) [2011] EWHC 473 (Fam)
Case concerning assessment of risk where the police refused disclosure of evidence into care proceedings on public interest grounds.