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Tim has developed a solely criminal practice which sees him prosecute and defend trials in the Crown Court, and represent appellants in the Court of Appeal.

Biography

Called to the Bar in 2010

Tim joined chambers in 2015 and was made a tenant in 2016. Before this, he worked for a number of criminal defence firms, as well as for the Financial Reporting Council. He has developed a solely criminal practice which sees him prosecute and defend trials in the Crown Court, and represent appellants in the Court of Appeal. Trials have included a broad range of offences including fraud, money laundering, s.18 assault, armed robbery, firearms offences, drugs supply and people-trafficking, as well as consequent confiscation proceedings.

Recent Cases of Note R v A [2020] EWCA Crim 1801: secured an acquittal in the Court of Appeal after the deadline for arraignment for retrial passed. R v A [2020] EWCA Crim 440: Court of Appeal quashed a conviction for possession of a firearm. The Crown’s case relied heavily on a confession obtained from the defendant in interview when no appropriate adult was present; R v P, Southwark Crown Court (2020): prosecuted a defendant who committed a six-figure fraud. After a five-day trial, the defendant pleaded guilty after being cross-examined; R v TI, Luton Crown Court (2019): secured an acquittal after successfully excluding DNA evidence on the basis that the scientific technique used did not produce sufficiently reliable results; R v AH, Inner London Crown Court (2019): prosecuted protracted confiscation proceedings with a value over £1M involving complexities such as whether assets were held on trust by beneficiaries abroad. Testimonials

“Tim Sleigh Johnson did a sterling job and I would have no hesitation in using his services again.  Both Client and his family spoke very highly of him” –  defence solicitors after Tim secured an acquittal at the Crown Court.

An OIC described Tim’s cross-examination as “deeply impressive.”

The Court of Appeal described his submissions which led to a successful appeal against conviction as “clear and well-presented.”

CPS Advocates Panel - Grade 2 Middle Temple Chambers’ Pupillage Committee

Legal Education LLM (Commendation), City Law School (dissertation on admissibility of scientific evidence) BVC (Very Competent), City Law School GDL, College of Law