Timothy Spain

Timothy is a recognised expert in high value ancillary and financial relief cases, especially those involving companies, partnerships, farms, “hidden wealth” and insolvency.

As well as a member of the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators (IFLA) Panel and as a Family Dispute Resolution Facilitator and Arbitrator is qualified to conduct family law arbitrations and make orders under the IFLA rules, including in matrimonial finance and Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 proceedings. He is also qualified to undertake arbitrations under the Children Scheme.

Recommendations

“Timothy has an eye for detail that only those with his experience, flair and drive can provide. He commands a court room. His advocacy is full of energy and drive.” Legal 500 2025

"Very precise in terms of his written advocacy and really competent in his oral advocacy." "Technically marvellous, manages client expectations extremely well, is a strong negotiator and will fight where and when needed" Chambers & Partners 2024 

"Timothy is technically excellent and a good negotiator." "He has superb knowledge of his areas of work and provides quality advocacy; he is listened to by the court " Chambers UK 2023

"A technically brilliant junior. He has great gravitas in court and will go the extra mile for a client." Legal 500 2023 

Timothy has been a Deputy District Judge since 2000. He is a member of the Family Law Bar Association, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Resolution (Affiliate). Timothy is a prolific deliverer of seminars and in-house events to local solicitors, local Law Societies and Local Authorities. He has given seminars relating to private and public law children cases, matrimonial finance, Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) and pensions.