Chambers Review
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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Tim Buley KC provides masterful representation of claimants and defendants in high-profile judicial review challenges. His broad public and administrative law practice encompasses commercial, regulatory and human rights claims.
Strengths
Tim can turn his hand to a broad range of things. He has very good public law judgement and is very accessible and responsive.
Tim is an excellent leader. His strategic decisions are always incredibly well thought out.
Tim masterfully drafts very compelling written arguments. The speed at which he gets his head round a case, even involving some obscure point of law, is bewildering.
Immigration - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Tim Buley KC is a popular silk who is highly regarded for his public law knowledge and immigration expertise. He routinely acts for claimants in deportation, detention and nationality law matters before forums such as the Court of Appeal and SIAC.
Strengths
Tim is very powerful on paper and on his feet. Judges praise the quality of his written pleadings, and when he is in full flow he is persuasive.
I really like working with him. He is not stuffy, and he is clever and creative in cases.
He is a very effective advocate.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Tim Buley KC is a highly capable human rights and civil liberties silk, who operates at every level of domestic court, with a particular focus on appellate work and judicial reviews. He frequently appears on behalf of central and local government, individuals and pressure groups. His human rights practice encompasses prisoners' rights, social welfare and immigration.
Strengths
Tim can turn his hand to a broad range of things.
Tim Buley has very good judgement.
Tim has very good public law judgement and is a very nice man.
Tim is an excellent leader whose strategic decisions are always incredibly well thought out.
Tim is not stuffy and is clever in cases.
Community Care - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Tim Buley KC is a standout public law barrister who specialises in social welfare, human rights, immigration and EU law. He is experienced in every level of the domestic courts and acts for a variety of clients, including government and other public sector bodies, campaign groups and individuals. He has developed a notable body of expertise in ordinary residence and welfare benefit disputes.
Local Government - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Tim Buley KC is a well-regarded silk with strong experience in public law and public sector matters, particularly cases arising within the context of community care, housing and planning. He advises a range of clients, including individuals, commercial entities and pressure groups. He has lots of experience appearing at all levels of the UK court system, including the Supreme Court. He is well equipped to handle local government issues concerning vires, governance, land disposal and state aid.
Strengths
Tim has very good public law judgement. He's easy to work with, very accessible and responsive.
Tim is reliable, resourceful and a team player.
Agriculture & Rural Affairs - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Tim Buley KC is a well-reputed public and regulatory law specialist who is adept at handling complex cases. These include matters relating to village greens, EU agricultural subsidies and environmental constraints.
Strengths
We have been much impressed by Tim's masterfully drafted and very compelling written arguments. His advocacy was as good as any we have seen.
Tim can turn his hand to a broad range of things. He has very good public law judgement. He's very accessible and responsive.
Planning - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Tim Buley KC has a broad public law practice that includes a wide range of planning matters, including CIL cases, village green matters and complex judicial reviews. He is best known for his strong representation of clients in the High Court.
Strengths
Tim Buley is a very skilled advocate who is impressive in his work.
Tim sees exactly how each case should be argued and has a really engaging and innovative style.