Tim Ward KC, joint Head of Chambers, is widely recognised as a leading litigator and advocate in the fields of competition, telecommunications, public law, EU law and sport. Legal directories list him as a leading individual in legal directories in each of those fields.

Tim has particular expertise in commercial and regulatory matters, acting in disputes across the full range of regulated industries, including energy, water, telecoms, aviation, financial services, gambling and sport. He has expertise in cases with a technical or economic dimension. His EU litigation practice covers a wide range of matters including procurement, sanctions, tax, free movement, conflicts of laws, single market, external relations and the environment. His practice is increasingly international. He has appeared in more than 50 cases before the European Courts (including the EFTA Court) and has over 30 reported cases in the field of public law, including before the Supreme Court.

Tim sits as an adjudicator on the judicial panels of both the Rugby Football Union and the Football Association. He is a member of the Sports Resolutions Panel of arbitrators and mediators.

He is a Bencher of Gray’s Inn and Master of Finance.

Tim has been called to the Bar of Ireland.

Called in 1994; Gray’s Inn.

Prior to taking silk, Tim was a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel.

Tim was awarded ‘Barrister of the Year’ at The Lawyer Awards 2013 and was Chairman of the Bar European Group, 2013-2015.

He is a member of the Sports Resolutions Panel of arbitrators and mediators.

University College, London (BA); University of Southern California (MA); Trinity College, Cambridge.