Timothy Bowe KC

Silk - 2023   |   Call - 2003
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Private Law Children

Timothy Bowe KC has a wealth of experience representing parents and children in all types of private law disputes relating to children.  He has a strong reputation as a persuasive and authoritative advocate who works collaboratively with clients and solicitors to achieve the desired outcome in the case. He has a pleasant and affable style which places the client at the centre of the case. He has a reputation for putting complex matters clearly and with precision.

Timothy has considerable experience in all aspects of private law disputes however has a particular expertise in the following areas –

  • Allegations of abuse/fabricated, induced illness
  • Intractable welfare disputes (residence and contact)
  • Costs
  • Habitual residence
  • Non-Molestation/Occupation Orders
  • Domestic and international relocation
  • Medical, educational disputes
  • Surrogacy and Parental Order applications
  • Special Guardianship
  • Media/privacy law in Family Law proceedings

Timothy has experience in surrogacy work. He appeared in a long running case in the High Court involving Parental Orders, Child Arrangement provisions, applications to re-open a fact finding decision and complex welfare arguments:  Re C (A Child: Parental Order & Child Arrangements Order) [2020] EWHC 2474, Re C (A Child: Parental Order & Child Arrangements Order [2020] EWHC 214, Re C (A Child) Parental Order & Child Arrangements Order No.3) p2021] EWHC 3045 and Re C (A Child) (Parental Order & Child Arrangements Orders No.4) [2022] EWHC 2501. He also appeared in the Court of Appeal in Re AZ (A Child) (Recusal) [2022] EWCA Civ 911.

Timothy appeared in the seminal decisions of Tickle v Griffiths [2021] EWFC 3365 (Fam) in the High Court and Griffiths v Tickle [2021] EWCA Civ 1882 in the Court of Appeal as well as in Tickle v Herefordshire County Council & Ors [2022] EWHC 1017 (Fam) addressing privacy/publication in the Family Court.

He also acted for the child in Griffiths v Griffiths (Guidance on Contact Costs) [2022] EWHC 113 (Fam) in which the court identified the key principles relevant to contact costs where one party has been found to have engaged in sexually abusive behaviour.

Timothy has undergone vulnerable witness training and is experienced in cross-examining vulnerable parties and witnesses.

Timothy is an active participant on the Midland Circuit and often addresses the West Midlands and National Family Law Bar Association and Association of Lawyers for Children in key developments in private law.

Timothy is ranked as a leading practitioner in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.

 

Qualifications

MA History (Cantab)

CPE/Diploma in Law (City University)

Scholar, Inner Temple

QLR

Vulnerable Witness Training

 

Appointments

Chair of the West Midlands Family Law Bar Association (WMFLBA), 2023

Recorder, 2018

Memberships

Family Law Bar Association

West Midlands Family Law Bar Association

Association of Lawyers for Children

Recommendations

Chambers and Partners 2023: “Timothy has been invaluable on highly complex and time-consuming matters.” “Tim provides intelligent and persuasive advocacy of the highest standard.” “Tim is a future silk, for sure. He is a really high-rated public law practitioner. He is very impressive on his feet; an effective advocate with a light touch. He is somebody to watch.”

Legal 500 2023: “Timothy is calm, well-prepared, and always goes the extra mile for his clients. He is a team player, and his written documents are thorough. He is able to think on his feet and assist the court wherever necessary. He is the go-to barrister in private law children matters, and is quickly able to get to grips with the key issues and navigate a difficult path to achieve the outcome desired.”

Legal 500 2022: “Timothy Bowe is an elegant and persuasive advocate. Often acting for Guardians, he is used to appearing against silks but is not outclassed. He brings a maturity and balance to a case which judges find attractive.”

Legal 500 2021: “Thoughtful, analytical and well-organised, he is skillful in his advocacy.”

Legal 500 2019: “His charming court manner and understated advocacy style makes him a very appealing advocate.”

Legal 500 2018: “Recommended for cases involving non-accidental injuries and sexual abuse.”

Legal 500 2017: “His advice is always on-point.”

Legal 500 2016: “He has a keen intelligence, excellent attention to detail and is an eloquent advocate.”

Legal 500 2015: “Erudite and intelligent in equal measure.”

Legal 500 2011: “Superb”

Legal 500: “Timothy Bowe was described as a promising junior in care proceedings.”

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Relevant News and Articles

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