Lawyers

Tim Chelmick

Tim Chelmick

Work Department

Commercial; international arbitration; professional negligence; construction.

Position

Barrister specialising in the fields of international arbitration, commercial and construction litigation and professional liability, covering the full range of claims against professionals; other areas include costs, insurance and IT.

Career

Called 2004; Lincoln’s Inn. Tenant at 4 New Square Chambers, Lincoln’s Inn.

Memberships

COMBAR; PNBA; TECBAR; Society for Construction Law.

Education

Whitgift School; Magdalen College, Oxford (2000 hem First Class); City University (Dip Law).

Leisure

Cricket, hockey, golf and travel.

Mentions

Middle East: The English Bar

Commercial

Leading junior1
Tim Chelmick – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Without a shadow of doubt, one of the real superstars of the English Bar in the Middle East. Timothy has excellent understanding of the nuances of the region and is always able to assist. Instructing him would be placing the matter in the hands of a very capable barrister.’
London Bar

Commercial litigation

Leading junior4
Timothy Chelmick – 4 New Square 'Tim is able to manage a huge amount of factual detail without losing sight of the key points that will make a difference. His written advocacy is excellent.'
Middle East: The English Bar

Construction

Leading junior1
Tim Chelmick – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Tim is very pragmatic, understands complex legal and factual issues, and is superb on his feet. He is also willing to propose both traditional and more nuanced strategies.’
London Bar

Construction

Leading junior1
Tim Chelmick – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Tim is very pragmatic, understands complex legal and factual issues, and is superb on his feet. He is also willing to propose both traditional and more nuanced strategies.’
London Bar

Costs and litigation funding

Leading junior4
Timothy Chelmick –4 New Square
London Bar

Fraud: civil

London Bar

International arbitration: counsel

Leading junior2
Timothy Chelmick –4 New Square
London Bar

Professional negligence

Leading junior2
Timothy Chelmick –4 New Square ‘He is very good at giving sensible advice to difficult clients. He’s user-friendly and gets fully involved when necessary.’