Firm grows its civil litigation team with key new hire
Byrne and Partners, the dedicated civil and criminal litigation practice, has announced the appointment of Tim Beale as partner in its civil litigation team.
Tim is a highly ranked commercial disputes litigator who built his reputation as a senior partner at SJ Berwin for 10 years, and more recently at Reed Smith. During this time Tim’s focused principally on commercial fraud cases, usually with a multi-jurisdictional element including litigating in, or through, Africa, the Gulf States, Eastern, Western Europe and North America.
Tim also has extensive experience in complex financial disputes, particularly in the private equity and fund space, including significant advice for and against banks, He has also led many international arbitration arena, including individual matters worth in excess of $10bn.
Within his wide international experience, Tim is professionally recognised for his record in obtaining and prosecuting worldwide and domestic freezing injunctions, search and seize orders, and all ancilliary relief.
Tim says: “What I’ve been looking for is a genuine tier one litigation powerhouse that acts in heavyweight cases. Having pitted myself against a number of Byrne’s partners throughout my career, I know it is a firm filled with likeminded individuals who are at the top of their game. I know it’s going to be a perfect fit. I cannot wait to get started.”
Michael Potts, managing partner, Byrne and Partners, says: “Tim’s appointment will enhance the firm’s capability in commercial disputes and secure the firm’s position amongst the group of leading firms in this area. Tim is a highly respected litigator, and will be an invaluable addition to the team. I am delighted that we are able to recruit impressive individuals like Tim to help us achieve our ambitions and that the firm continues to attract significant clients and key lateral hires.”
