Noted for his "ability to absorb information like a sponge" and praised for his "tactical sense, industry and skill", Tim is highly regarded for his expertise both in criminal fraud and crime. Once again, he is ranked as a leading silk in both specialities by Chambers & Partners (2008) and in fraud by The Legal 500 (2007). Comments include: "fantastically hard-working and extremely bright", "dedicated to the cause" and "a good choice for complex, detailed frauds requiring novel methods of interpretation and presentation".
Long regarded as a leading expert in the criminal fraud field, Tim's practice is evenly balanced between prosecution and defence work and encompasses UK and international work.
His work in general crime has an emphasis on cases of murder, manslaughter, terrorism, drug and sex offences. Tim appears for both the prosecution and defence and is recognised for the heavyweight work he attracts.
Tim also appears in disciplinary proceedings, in particular those concerning the conduct of medical professionals.
Recent key cases
- R v Brook & Ors (2008): SFO prosecution. Leading for the Crown in the trial of an alleged £250 million international investment fraud (ongoing)
- R v Altamimi (2006): "Operation Bracco". First major terrorism trial to be held outside London. Involving charges of possessing material connected with terrorism. The material included information on bomb-making and jihadist videos glorifying terrorism
- R v Melton & Ors (2005): Successfully representing the lead defendant in a trial concerning an alleged attempt to defraud Prudential Insurance of £6 million
- R v Wickens [2003] EWCA Crim 2196: A reference from the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Successfully represented the appellant - convicted of the murder of an 89 year old woman in 1991. The conviction was quashed on the basis of new expert evidence
- Skidmore v Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust [2003] UKHL 27; Times, May 23, 2003: Representing a consultant surgeon in a long running professional conduct dispute
Contact Tim Barnes QC
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7242 3555
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7242 2511
Email: clerks@7br.co.uk