LAWYER PROFILE

Tim Barnden

UK 2026

Bates Wells

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Immigration: Personal

UK-wide

6 years ranked

Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation

UK-wide

6 years ranked

DEI Champions

UK-wide

1 year ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Immigration: Personal - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Tim Barnden is highly regarded for his expertise in a variety of personal immigration matters. Barnden regularly assists individuals, couples and families with permanent residence and naturalisation applications, as well as applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.

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Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Tim Barnden is a recognised leader for personal immigration work, receiving accolades for his representation of spouses and dependants in particular. He has a wealth of knowledge in human rights, asylum and citizenship matters.

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DEI Champions - UK-wide

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

Tim Barnden is an immigration lawyer at Bates Wells who has a particular dedication to LGBTQI+ issues. He frequently advises on Article 8 claims and appeals, domestic violence applications and advising EEA nationals and their families. He also has a growing practice of child-focused work, particularly the crossover with family law, adoption and surrogacy. He is a former chair of Rainbow Migration and has been providing training for ILPA on partner applications and LGBTQ+ asylum claims.

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Strengths

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Tim professes an exceptional depth of knowledge of immigration law and provides sensitive advice to clients at a stressful time.
Immigration: PersonalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tim is an excellent, caring and professional lawyer who helped us to argue the case effectively.
Immigration: PersonalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I was impressed by his clarity, integrity and overall approach to the case, which ultimately influenced my decision to choose this firm.
Immigration: PersonalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I believe his combination of expertise, professionalism and empathy make him a true class act and a wonderful lawyer. I would recommend him to anyone dealing with an immigration issue.
Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and DeportationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tim is a fantastic lawyer who is knowledgeable, compassionate and has shown a level of dedication to my case that is commendable.
Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and DeportationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is one the best available in the immigration world. He is hugely experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of the field. He is very accessible and a pleasure to work with.
Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and DeportationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession