Timothy Collingwood KC > Serle Court > London, England > Barrister Profile

Timothy Collingwood KC

020 7242 6105 clerks@serlecourt.co.uk

Position

Practises across the broad range of the commercial-chancery spectrum, but with particular emphasis on litigation concerning issues in respect of commercial agreements and company, insolvency and international trusts matters, often involving allegations of fraud. Tim has extensive experience of claims concerning breaches of duty, in particular in respect of directors or trustees, and of shareholder disputes. Prior to commencing practice in England, Tim was called to the bar in the Cayman Islands and practised as an attorney-at-law. He continues to undertake work in respect of a number of offshore jurisdictions, including Jersey, Guernsey, the British Virgin Islands, and the Cayman Islands.

Career

Called 1996. Silk 2020. Called to the Bar of the British Virgin Islands in 2018. Called to the Bar of the Cayman Islands and practised as attorney-at-law at Quin & Hampson (now Mourant) in 1997.

Languages

French (working knowledge).

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association, COMBAR.

Education

Royal Grammar School, Guildford; Magdalen College, Oxford (1993 BA; 1995 BCL).

Personal

Born 1972. Educated at Royal Grammar School, Guildford; Magdalen College, Oxford (BA, BCL). Married with three children. Interests include cycling, rugby and water sports.

Leisure

Water sports, swimming, cycling.