A qualified solicitor in England & Wales, Tim has specialised in employment law for over 40 years. As well as working as in-house counsel at global corporations, Tim has headed up the Employment Law Department at first Squire Patton Boggs and then Norton Rose Fulbright (twice named by the Lawyer as the UK ‘s leading employment legal team). In 2001, Tim won the Legal Business Innovator of the year award ahead of NRF releasing its time internet product that delivered free online advice to clients.

For the last 20 years, Tim has focused on providing employment law consultancy services to small to medium-sized corporations and senior executives. He has represented clients in the High Court, the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the European Court of Justice. He recently retired from his position as an Employment Judge in the London Central Region after sitting as an Employment Judge for over 25 years and Qualified Judicial Mediator for some 10 years.

Tim advises employers, founders, and senior executives on employment law matters, with a focus on ensuring legal compliance, protecting commercial interests, and mitigating risk. He drafts employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and director service agreements tailored to the specific needs of investment firms, portfolio companies, and fast-growth businesses.

Tim also regularly advises on restrictive covenants, confidentiality obligations, and intellectual property protections, particularly in the context of key personnel and senior hires. Tim supports our clients in designing and implementing incentive schemes, including EMI options and bespoke bonus structures, and provides legal input on onboarding, disciplinary, and grievance procedures and restrictive covenants.