LAWYER PROFILE

Tim Ashdown

UK 2026

DMH Stallard LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Intellectual Property

The South

11 years ranked

Information Technology

The South

5 years ranked

About

Provided by DMH Stallard LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Corporate & Commercial Disputes, Copyright, Cyber Security, Data Protection, IP, Patents, Privacy & Image Rights, Trade Marks, Technology Disputes

Career

Partner specialising in commercial litigation, intellectual property and technology related disputes.

Tim is the firm’s Senior Litigation Partner. He is a commercial litigator with over 30 years' experience in handling corporate and commercial disputes. He is an expert in all aspects of intellectual property, including trade marks, patents, designs, misuse of confidential information (by employees and/or competitors), copyright and database rights. Tim also advises on technology-related disputes and leads on many of our largest commercial and corporate disputes, with extensive experience in the High Court and Court of Appeal. He is also experienced in resolving disputes through arbitration and adjudication.

Many of his matters and clients are international and Tim is the Chairman of our global network of law firms, LEInternational, which covers 27 different jurisdictions.

Tim is recognised as a Leading Individual in both Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK directories.

Professional Memberships

Intellectual Property Lawyers Association

The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys

International Trade Mark Association

Federation Against Software Theft

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Intellectual Property - The South

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tim Ashdown leads the contentious IP team at DMH Stallard. He is an esteemed IP practitioner and is frequently instructed by world-famous brands in trade mark infringement and passing off proceedings and licensing arrangements.

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Information Technology - The South

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Tim Ashdown is a well-known technology lawyer with particular expertise in GDPR advice. He advises on technology-related disputes, with extensive experience in the High Court and Court of Appeal.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is an excellent solicitor with a wealth of knowledge in intellectual property matters and litigation with great commercial awareness.
Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tim Ashdown is excellent on contentious IP matters.
Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tim has commercial savvy.
Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tim's advice means we are well-structured, supported and truly ready for the years to come.
Information TechnologyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession