Timothy Bishop KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Star Individuals : Family: Matrimonial Finance
Star Individuals
About
Provided by Timothy Bishop KC
Practice Areas
High value financial remedy cases
Jurisdiction disputes
Nuptial agreements
Schedule 1 CA 1989 claims
Financial Provision after overseas divorce
Career
Call 1991; Silk 2011
Professional Memberships
FLBA
RAC
Trinity College Law Society
Publications
Former member of Editorial board of At A Glance
Enforcement of Financial Orders in Matrimonial Proceedings (with Gavin Smith)
Industry Sector Expertise
High value financial remedy cases
Jurisdiction disputes
Nuptial agreements
Schedule 1 CA 1989 claims
Financial Provision after overseas divorce
Experience
One of only three star individuals in Chambers and Partners 2025 guide to Matrimonial Silks
Specialist in financial work for 30 years
Work Highlights
Notable cases:
TI v LI [2024] EWFC 163
Standish v Standish [2024] EWCA Civ 567
AT v BT [2023] EWHC 3531 (Fam)
Baker v Baker [2023] EWFC 136
DR v UG [2023] EWFC 68
Goddard-Watts v Goddard-Watts [2023] EWCA Civ 115
ARQ v YAQ [2023] EWFC 128
WX v HX [2021] EWFC 241
RC v JC [2020] EWHC 466
Potanin v Potanina [2019] EWHC 2965
Versteegh v Versteegh [2018] EWCA Civ 1050
Ecclestone v Stunt
X v X [2016] EWCA 1995 (Fam)
Work v Gray [2017] EWCA Civ 270
Appleton v Gallagher
Robertson v Robertson [2016] EWHC 613 (Fam)
Gray v Work [2015] EWHC 834 (fam)
Tan v Choy [2014] EWCA Civ 251
Gallagher v Lawrence [2012] EWCA Civ 394
H v S [2011] EWHC B23 (Fam)
FZ v SZ [2010] EWHC 1630 (Fam)
Lykiardopulo v Lykiardopulo [2010] EWCA Civ 1315
McCartney v Mills McCartney [2008] EWHC 401 (Fam)
Vaughan v Vaughan [2010] EWCA Civ 349
SR v CR [2008] EWHC 2329 (Fam)
Miller v Miller [2006] EWHL 24
Xydhias v Xydhias [1998]EWCA Civ 1966
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Timothy Bishop KC regularly handles the most substantial matrimonial financial cases across multiple jurisdictions, and uses his wealth of experience in this area to assist high net worth clients including businesspeople. He is routinely recognised by senior solicitors as one of the foremost matrimonial finance barristers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He's one of the real greats at the Bar - he's charming and someone who argues very well for his clients. He's an excellent advocate with great gravitas."
"Tim is brilliant with clients - he's always reassuring and delivers honest and realistic advice. He is a confident, authoritative advocate who always has the ear of the court."
"He's thorough, innovative and a great strategist."
"He's one of the real greats at the Bar - he's charming and someone who argues very well for his clients. He's an excellent advocate with great gravitas."
"Tim is brilliant with clients - he's always reassuring and delivers honest and realistic advice. He is a confident, authoritative advocate who always has the ear of the court."
"He's thorough, innovative and a great strategist."
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Key Sectors
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Family Offices and High Net Worth