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Timothy Bergin

Timothy Bergin

Position

Tim is a highly experienced family barrister with over 30 years’ experience at the Bar. Specialising predominantly in all matters concerning children’s welfare, with emphasis on child protection, Tim is regularly seen at the family courts in and around Sussex and London representing parents and guardians in complex care cases.

In addition to public law, Tim has a strong reputation for representing parents in private law proceedings, in particular cases involving allegations of domestic abuse.

Career

Call: 1987, Middle Temple.

Memberships

FMA Lawyer’s Who Mediate

Education

University of Westminster (1985 LLB Hons); University of Exeter (1986 MPhil (Exon)).

Leisure

Motor cycling, skiing, swimming.

Mentions

South Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Family: children and domestic abuse

Leading junior2
Timothy Bergin – 1 Crown Office Row Brighton 'Timothy is patient with the clients but is not afraid to challenge them, which is to their benefit as it prepares them for the court hearing. His preparation and thorough consideration of the papers makes him a robust advocate.'