Tim Chelmick
UK Bar Guide 2025
International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering + 4 more rankings
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About
Provided by Tim Chelmick
Practice Areas
Tim specialises in commercial, construction, information technology and professional liability disputes. The majority of his claims have an international element and he has advised and appeared as advocate before courts and tribunals in many jurisdictions in disputes relating to disputes in the UK, Middle East, Africa and Asia. He has particular experience of the Middle East having worked for an international law firm in Dubai for two years.
His practice encompasses the full spectrum of litigation and arbitration, both domestic and international. Tim frequently appears in matters governed by laws other than the laws of England and Wales (both civil law and common law systems) and before tribunal members qualified in other jurisdictions. Tim is also called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (British Virgin Islands). Many of his claims involve allegations of fraud and dishonesty.
Tim has a degree in Chemistry and worked as a software developer in an investment bank prior to coming to the bar. As a result of his scientific background, he is regularly involved in cases with a scientific, technical or financial element involving complex expert evidence and cross examination.
Career
Magdalen College, Oxford (Chemistry, 2000); Goldman Sachs International (2000-2002); City University (Diploma in Law, 2003); Called 2004.
Professional Memberships
LCIA, COMBAR, TECBAR, PNBA.
Publications
Co-Editor: ‘Jackson & Powell on Professional Liability’ (Sweet & Maxwell).
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Tim Chelmick is renowned for his ability to provide counsel on arbitrations in the Middle East. He is well versed in handling matters arising from infrastructure projects. He has considerable experience acting in proceedings under the auspices of ICC.
Tim Chelmick is a highly regarded professional negligence barrister who represents architects and engineers as well as claimant employers, main contractors and others. His background in chemistry and IT enables him to excel in particularly technical cases.
Tim Chelmick can claim proficiency in a comprehensive array of professional negligence claims, acting for claimants and defendants. Encompassing cases concerning legal, financial and construction professionals, his practice has an increasing focus on international work, particularly in the Middle East. He brings a scientific background to technical cases, having previous professional experience as a software developer, as well as a degree in chemistry.
Tim Chelmick is an impressive junior barrister managing a busy construction practice. He appears in both domestic and international litigation, adjudication and arbitration proceedings. His diverse workload incorporates professional liability disputes as well as large infrastructure and energy projects.
Tim Chelmick receives plaudits for his international arbitration prowess. His focus on Middle Eastern disputes has earned him a strong reputation in the region. He has arbitrated under the auspices of the ICC, ADCCAC, DIAC, the LCIA and UNCITRAL. His areas of expertise include professional negligence, technology, infrastructure and engineering.
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Provided by Chambers
"Tim is extremely commercial, unflappable, very user-friendly and very client-friendly. He understands competing agendas, so he's very balanced and nuanced in his advice and strategy."
"Tim is first-rate and a jewel in the crown of his set. He's erudite, hard-working and user-friendly. He's top tier!"
"He is clear-sighted, very experienced and extremely commercial."
"Tim is an excellent advocate and is without question someone who you want on your team. He's excellent at quickly and easily digesting complex technical issues and presenting those to the tribunal."
"Tim stands out in the market because he is very skilled at getting up to speed quickly on technical matters. He is a big asset in complex cases, far above his peers."
"Timothy Chelmick is well versed in this area and possesses high skills both in advocacy as well as in temperament and understanding of the field. He's a winner in all respects."
"Timothy always gives clear and practical advice that is sound as well as creative."
"Tim Chelmick is very user-friendly, and he knows the market."
"Tim is very bright and good with difficult clients. He provides robust advice."
"Tim is extremely commercial, unflappable, very user-friendly and very client-friendly. He understands competing agendas, so he's very balanced and nuanced in his advice and strategy."
"Tim is first-rate and a jewel in the crown of his set. He's erudite, hard-working and user-friendly. He's top tier!"
"He is clear-sighted, very experienced and extremely commercial."
"Tim is an excellent advocate and is without question someone who you want on your team. He's excellent at quickly and easily digesting complex technical issues and presenting those to the tribunal."
"Tim stands out in the market because he is very skilled at getting up to speed quickly on technical matters. He is a big asset in complex cases, far above his peers."
"Timothy Chelmick is well versed in this area and possesses high skills both in advocacy as well as in temperament and understanding of the field. He's a winner in all respects."
"Timothy always gives clear and practical advice that is sound as well as creative."
"Tim Chelmick is very user-friendly, and he knows the market."
"Tim is very bright and good with difficult clients. He provides robust advice."
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