UK Bar
Professional Discipline - London (Bar)
Timothy Dutton CBE KC is a pre-eminent advocate who is exceptional in the field of professional discipline. His considerable experience in relation to financial services and legal regulation makes him highly sought after for high-profile, high-value matters, often on behalf of the SRA and FRC.
Strengths
"Timothy is the original regulatory barrister. He is brilliant - he does lots of solicitors' discipline work and knows everything there is to know about it."
"He is amazing and unsurpassed in terms of experience. I would go to him if I ever needed advice."
"Absolutely terrific in every respect."
Professional Negligence - London (Bar)
Timothy Dutton CBE KC can claim a high level of expertise in the regulated professions, which sees him instructed in highly complex negligence claims involving lawyers, accountants and others. He is frequently instructed to act in the defence of prominent law firms, and his work in this field has seen him appear in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
Strengths
"He is the guru on professional ethics and conduct. Your go-to when you have the thorniest and trickiest of issues. He just knows the law and practice and tells it like it is."
"He is unparalleled."
Financial Services - London (Bar)
Timothy Dutton CBE KC is a doyen of the Bar who is able to draw upon almost peerless levels of experience handling a range of financial services matters at all levels. His parallel expertise in professional discipline makes him an especially good representative of individuals in the financial industry undergoing investigation. He is also adept at advising regulators and financial institutions.
Strengths
"Timothy Dutton is incredibly highly regarded and is very strong in this field."
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Timothy Dutton CBE KC is a standout advocate who manages public law proceedings in the regulatory and disciplinary spheres. He predominantly advises professional regulatory bodies on their powers and duties. He has also acted in public law claims involving human rights issues.
Strengths
"Timothy's knowledge and experience for advisory work is unrivalled."
"Timothy is incredibly experienced and hardworking. He has brilliant judgement."