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Timothy Killen KC

Global 2026

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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

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Timothy Killen is a highly experienced junior barrister who has an active practice in the Middle East. He has acted in arbitrations under the DIFC and ADCCAC rules, among an array of others.

Dispute Resolution: The English Bar - Middle East-wide

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New Silks

Individual Editorial

Timothy Killen is a respected English barrister who has a rising profile for disputes before the DIFC Courts. Based in London, he is regularly instructed to represent clients operating in sectors such as financial services, energy and insurance. He joined 3 Verulam Buildings in September 2025 after leaving 2 Temple Gardens.

Strengths

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  • Tim is a strong, consistently good barrister who brings a sense of calm to complex disputes involving difficult characters.

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global Guide
  • He is great on his feet, very personable and intelligent.

    International Arbitration - The English BarChambers Global Guide
  • Tim is a very good advocate, very charming and good at getting a tribunal on his side. He is clear, concise, down-to-earth and courteous as an opponent.

    Dispute Resolution: The English BarChambers Global Guide
  • Timothy is first class.

    Dispute Resolution: The English BarChambers Global Guide
  • Timothy Killen is extremely good.

    Dispute Resolution: The English BarChambers Global Guide
  • Timothy is a fantastic lawyer and great advocate.

    Dispute Resolution: The English BarChambers Global Guide

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