Andrew is recognised amongst his peers as an expert on comparative and private international law. He has extensive expertise in cross-border civil and commercial disputes involving complex issues of jurisdiction, applicable law and the application of foreign law.

Andrew regularly assists clients on specialist private international law issues, asset recovery and the cross-border enforcement of judgments and awards, including injunctive relief.

Tim specialises in commercial, construction, information technology and professional liability disputes. The majority of his claims have an international element and he has advised and appeared as advocate before courts and tribunals in many jurisdictions in disputes relating to disputes in the UK, Middle East, Africa and Asia. He has particular experience of the Middle East having worked for an international law firm in Dubai for two years. Tim is nominated for both Commercial and Construction Junior of the Year at the Legal 500 Middle East and North Africa Awards 2023.

His practice encompasses the full spectrum of litigation and arbitration, both domestic and international. Tim frequently appears in matters governed by laws other than the laws of England and Wales (both Civil Law and common law systems) and before tribunal members qualified in other jurisdictions. Tim is also called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (British Virgin Islands). Many of his claims involve allegations of fraud and dishonesty.

Tim has a degree in Chemistry and worked as a software developer in an investment bank prior to coming to the bar. He is a member of the Bar Council’s IT Panel responsible for advising the profession on all issues relating to Information Technology. As a result of his scientific background, he is regularly involved in cases with a scientific, technical or financial element involving complex expert evidence and cross examination.
Tim is recommended in both UK and international directories for international arbitration, commercial dispute resolution, construction and professional liability disputes. The directories note: “Tim is as smart as any member of the Bar, but what sets him apart is his commerciality. Tim has the ability to deliver clients exactly what they want in an effective and efficient way. Tim is a go to barrister of choice for international clients.”

Internationally, he is top ranked for both construction and commercial disputes in the UK bar section of the Legal 500 UAE Guide which states: “Tim is a formidable barrister and cross-examiner, particularly in technical matters that turn on niche expert evidence. He is particularly skilful at breaking down and presenting highly complex material, turning them into strong legal arguments.” and ‘Tim is razor-sharp. He is excellent at cross-examination; his command of technical and financial issues, in addition to legal issues, is exceptional.”

Tim also sits as a Civil Recorder on the South Eastern Circuit.

Hannah is a barrister at 4 New Square and specialises in complex commercial litigation. Her main areas of focus are civil fraud, professional liability, cases with a cross-border element and international arbitration.

Her recent experience includes acting for one of the first group actions on the Isle of Man on behalf of hundreds of investors in life assurance schemes; acting on behalf of trustees of a Liechtenstein trust being sued by beneficiaries in respect of the allegedly mistaken transfer of assets out of trust; and acting for a software company in respect of an allegedly negligent rollout of software across NHS hospitals.

Hannah also appears regularly in her own right in the High Court and on appeals