Timothy Harkness
USA Guide 2024
Band 5 : Litigation: General Commercial
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(212) 230-4610Share profile
Band 5
About
Provided by Timothy Harkness
Practice Areas
Tim represents clients in complex commercial litigation. He is particularly known for handling transnational and cross-border disputes. He has played prominent roles in major cases involving allegations of fraud, breaches of contract, post-M&A disputes and alleged violations of the law of nations and Anti-Terrorism Act. He also handles bankruptcy litigation, particularly when those cases involve transactions taking place in multiple countries.
Tim also advises clients concerning data location, cybersecurity and privacy.
Career
Technology, telecommunications, life sciences companies, as well as professional services and private equity firms, manufacturers and media companies call upon Tim’s knowledge and experience in commercial arbitrations and civil litigation arising from claims of fraud, breach of contract, and veil piercing.
Personal
Tim received his JD, cum laude, from University of Michigan where he was a contributing editor to the Law Review. He received his BA, cum laude, from Yale University.
Chambers Review
USA
Timothy Harkness is a go-to commercial litigator with wide-ranging experience encompassing contract, securities and bankruptcy related disputes, particularly on behalf of financial services and accounting clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tim is quick to connect with people and his client service is exceptional. He communicates well with us and reflects thoroughly about what might happen, ensuring things go smoothly."
"He is a very calming person, which is great in emotional and stressful times of litigation. He explains things well and is a great advocate."
"Tim is quick to connect with people and his client service is exceptional. He communicates well with us and reflects thoroughly about what might happen, ensuring things go smoothly."
"He is a very calming person, which is great in emotional and stressful times of litigation. He explains things well and is a great advocate."