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LINCOLN'S INN
LONDON
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Tim Chelmick
Work Department
Commercial; international arbitration; professional negligence; construction.
Position
Barrister specialising in the fields of international arbitration, commercial and construction litigation and professional liability, covering the full range of claims against professionals; other areas include costs, insurance and IT.
Career
Called 2004; Lincoln’s Inn. Tenant at 4 New Square Chambers, Lincoln’s Inn.
Memberships
COMBAR; PNBA; TECBAR; Society for Construction Law.
Education
Whitgift School; Magdalen College, Oxford (2000 hem First Class); City University (Dip Law).
Leisure
Cricket, hockey, golf and travel.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Tim Chelmick –4 New Square ‘Very commercial, excellent with clients, completely unflappable, an absolutely go-to barrister for the most challenging cases. Tim’s advocacy is crisp, to the point and nuanced. An underrated advocate.’
London Bar > Costs
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4London Bar > Construction
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Tim Chelmick – 4 New Square ‘Tim is a delight to work with. He is thorough, confident and knowledgeable. Tim is an outstanding advocate and, in particular, cross-examination.’
London Bar > Professional negligence
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Tim Chelmick –4 New Square ‘Tim is a delight to work with. He is thorough, confident and knowledgeable.’
Middle East: The English Bar > Commercial
(Leading juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Tim Chelmick – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Without a shadow of doubt, one of the real superstars of the English Bar in the Middle East. Timothy has excellent understanding of the nuances of the region and is always able to assist. Instructing him would be placing the matter in the hands of a very capable barrister.’
4 New Square Chambers members have been involved in a wide array of claims, often acting in international arbitration centres and the local UAE courts. Most recently, its members have been involved in insurance, contractual, joint venture, professional negligence, and wrongful termination disputes, as well as large real estate and energy construction contentions. Richard Liddell KC is a ‘master of the detail’ and handles substantial DIFC, LCIA and ICC Arbitration claims – amongst others. Tim Chelmick is ‘unflappable in the face of the most overwhelming issues’, and in recent months has been instructed in multi-faceted shareholder disputes and wrongful termination claims. David Turner KC and Paul Fisher are further names of note in the set.
Middle East: The English Bar > Construction
(Leading juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Tim Chelmick – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Tim is very pragmatic, understands complex legal and factual issues, and is superb on his feet. He is also willing to propose both traditional and more nuanced strategies.’
Often instructed by major contractors, 4 New Square Chambers is well-regarded for its construction dispute capabilities, notably claims involving delay and disruption. Roger Stewart KC’s broad caseload encompasses international arbitration, and he is particularly proficient in oil and gas facility disputes. Tim Chelmick is primarily engaged in sizeable infrastructure projects, including airports, oil refineries, and power stations.