Timothy Spain
Specialisms:
- Family
- Ancillary Relief
- Children
- Public and Private Law
- Public Interest Immunity Disclosure
- Mental Health
- Mental Capacity
- Court of Protection
- Education
- Safeguarding
- Regulatory
Cases:
Timothy is a recognised expert in high value ancillary and financial relief cases, especially those involving companies, partnerships, farms, “hidden wealth” and insolvency.
Timothy has extensive experience of dealing with Local Authority Public law Children cases.
He is regularly instructed in relation to Court of Protection matters relating to vulnerable adults.
Timothy is frequently instructed by Local Authorities in relation to safeguarding issues.
He has also Chaired Independent Services Case Reviews.
What Others Say:
"The extremely popular Timothy Spain represents high net worth individuals in matrimonial finance disputes with children law issues. He is acclaimed for his "excellent bedside manner and preparation."" Chambers & Partners 2012
‘Market leader in family law’ Legal 500 2011
"splits his practice between representing the local authority in care proceedings and handling high-value ancillary relief. "You never go away from court thinking he's given you anything less than 110%," say those that instruct him." Chambers & Partners 2011
"advises on particularly complex matters in a clear and pragmatic manner " Legal 500 2010
"will fight his client's corner but always settles at the going rate" Chambers & Partners 2010
“has the interests of his clients at heart”. “You can’t go wrong with him – he is easy to deal with yet knows when to take a stand.” He focuses much of his workload on ancillary relief." Chambers & Partners 2009
“is best known for ancillary relief proceedings with a strong commercial angle to them, although he does do some private children’s cases. Spain scores points from solicitors for “quick turnaround times, thoroughly researched opinions and a good bedside manner.” Chambers & Partners 2008
‘commercial, efficient and realistic’ Legal 500 2008
'thinks outside the box, he's energetic, good with clients, has a good understanding of financial issues on divorce.' Legal 500 2007
Appointments:
Deputy District Judge 2000
Memberships:
Family Law Bar Association
Bar Pro Bono Unit
Lectures & Seminars:
Timothy is a prolific deliverer of seminars and in-house events to local solicitors, local Law Societies and Local Authorities. He has given seminars relating to ancillary relief, public law children proceedings, public interest immunity disclosure and the Vetting and Barring Scheme.
Education & Awards:
LLB Newcastle upon Tyne
Additional Information:
Timothy is interested in Italy, sport, especially Rugby Union, theatre and literature.