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Timothy Harkness

Timothy Harkness

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Tim represents clients in complex commercial litigation. He is particularly known for handling transnational and cross-border disputes. He has played prominent roles in major cases involving allegations of fraud, breaches of contract, post-M&A disputes and alleged violations of the law of nations and Anti-Terrorism Act. He also handles bankruptcy litigation, particularly when those cases involve transactions taking place in multiple countries.

Tim also advises clients concerning data location, cybersecurity and privacy.

Career

Technology, telecommunications, life sciences companies, as well as professional services and private equity firms, manufacturers and media companies call upon Tim’s knowledge and experience in commercial arbitrations and civil litigation arising from claims of fraud, breach of contract, and veil piercing.

Personal

Tim received his JD, cum laude, from University of Michigan where he was a contributing editor to the Law Review. He received his BA, cum laude, from Yale University.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Timothy Harkness is a go-to commercial litigator with wide-ranging experience encompassing contract, securities and bankruptcy related disputes, particularly on behalf of financial services and accounting clients.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Tim has an extraordinary ability to distil complex issues into a clear, workable strategy, while remaining calm under pressure.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Tim is a worthy advocate in any complex case.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Freshfields US LLP (72)

California

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

District of Columbia

New York

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