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Timothy regularly represents local authorities, parents and children in sensitive and complex public and private law cases, often appearing in the High Court and Appellate Courts where he has developed a strong reputation for forensic legal analysis and skilful advocacy.
He is well known for adopting a client focused approach to his cases and has an easy and affable style that enables him to work inclusively with both lay and professional clients.
Timothy has significant experience representing vulnerable parties and is accredited to question vulnerable adults and child witnesses.
Career
Year of Call: 2003
Areas of interest in public law work include:
- Child death
- Fabricated/Induced illness
- Cases involving serious physical injury and emotional harm
- Deprivation of Liberty
- Human Rights
Areas of interest in private law work include -
- Intractable private law disputes
- Surrogacy
Timothy has appeared in leading cases in both public and private law. He is experienced in representing parties where there is a dispute over publicity in family proceedings and has recently appeared in two leading judgments addressing transparency in family justice: Griffiths v Tickle [2021] EWCA Civ 1882 and Tickle v Herefordshire County Council & Ors [2022] EWHC 1017 (Fam).
Timothy is an active participant on the Midland Circuit and often delivers seminars addressing developments in public and private law. He is a former secretary of the FLBA (West Midlands) and Head of Pupillage and Recruitment at St Ives Chambers.
Recommendations
Legal 500 2022: “Timothy Bowe is an elegant and persuasive advocate. Often acting for Guardians, he is used to appearing against silks but is not outclassed. He brings a maturity and balance to a case which judges find attractive.”
Legal 500 2021: “Thoughtful, analytical and well-organised, he is skilful in his advocacy.”
Legal 500 2019: “His charming court manner and understated advocacy style makes him a very appealing advocate.”
Legal 500 2018: “Recommended for cases involving non-accidental injuries and sexual abuse.”
Legal 500 2017: “His advice is always on-point.”
Legal 500 2016: “He has a keen intelligence, excellent attention to detail and is an eloquent advocate.”
Legal 500 2015: “Erudite and intelligent in equal measure.”
Legal 500 2011: “Superb”
Legal 500: “Timothy Bowe was described as a promising junior in care proceedings.”
Languages
Memberships
Education
MA History (Cantab)
CPE/Diploma in Law (City University)
BVC (Inns of Court School of Law)
Major Scholar (Inner Temple)
Content supplied by St Ives Chambers
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The clerks are personable and it feels like they care. They can make recommendations based on the nature of the case which is invaluable. Sarah Robinson, Nick Burdon and Asma Akhtar run matters like a well-oiled machine!'
- 'The clerks provide an excellent service. They are highly responsive and user friendly. Stuart Walker and Nick Burdon are standouts.'
- 'Clerks are superb. Nick Burdon in particular will aways do his utmost to help even in an emergency.'
- 'All of their clerks are professional, friendly and helpful, especially Nick Burdon and Asma Akhtar.'
- 'Sarah Robinson, Nick Burdon, Asma Akhtar, and Stuart Walker are outstanding. Whenever you speak to any of the clerks, you are greeted with warmth. Nick has an ability to light up a room even if he is in it.'
- 'The clerks are really helpful and will do their very best to accommodate your request and choice of counsel, often going above and beyond. David Walters gets to know who you like to instruct in particular form their set which demonstrates his commitment to solicitor relationships.'
- 'David Walters and Scott Goodison are always supportive and reliable.'
- 'Scott Goodison and David Walters are the best family clerks in Birmingham. They are supportive of solicitors, helpful and have a clear knowledge of the field they work in.'