SILK PROFILE

Timothy Hill KC

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

27 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Twenty Essex

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Timothy specialises in international commercial litigation and arbitration. He works across all sectors but has particular experience in energy and natural resources, insurance, construction and engineering, international trade, commodities, transportation, shipping and aviation. He has considerable experience of conducting heavy and lengthy trials and arbitrations, and of working closely with large teams of junior counsel, solicitors and experts.

Career

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Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Timothy Hill KC is a highly skilled commercial litigator and arbitrator who has considerable expertise in shipping cases. His broad practice covers disputes relating to such subjects as charter parties, shipbuilding, ship collisions and bills of lading.

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Timothy Hill KC's arbitration practice covers a wide range of sectors including natural resources, commodities and energy and takes in matters across the globe. He has experience of arbitrating under various rules such as ICC and LCIA.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Timothy is very passionate, has fantastic attention to detail and is good with clients.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
Timothy brings energy, leadership, strategic thinking and deep knowledge and experience to any case he is involved in.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
One of the best - he is great on his feet, intelligent, responsive and punchy.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
A highly impressive advocate and takes no prisoners.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar