Tim Harris

Tim brings exceptional depth of experience to clients facing serious criminal and regulatory exposure. He has acted in many of the UK’s most high-profile investigations and prosecutions – for both prosecution and defence – guiding individuals and companies under the highest form of scrutiny.

With a background spanning international corporate law-firms, in-house banking, white-collar crime boutiques and prosecuting work at the Serious Fraud Office, Tim offers clients – both firms and individuals – a unique, breadth of perspective when assessing legal risk and strategy.

Tim has higher rights of audience and has deep experience litigating matters through the criminal courts and including representing clients at the police station. Tim has also supported individuals and firms through FCA processes including authorisations and enforcement actions. Clients can be confident they have a fighter in their corner – defending and protecting their interests through the most demanding legal challenges.

Tim’s investigations practice covers both corporate and regulatory settings, and he adopts a proportionate, pragmatic approach. He routinely works alongside colleagues across practice areas and third-party advisers to establish the facts and advise on the most appropriate route forward in the relevant context – balancing commercial, reputational and legal considerations. Equally, he is well placed to carry out or defend private prosecutions, leveraging his SFO experience. Tim can also leverage a deep network across the legal and investigations sector, identifying and instructing the best counsel and expert to build the right team for clients’ needs.

In addition, Tim also provides a range of financial crime advisory work. His work often traverses civil and regulatory matters especially around fraud and asset recovery. He also has expertise in employment, privacy / reporting restrictions and data protection matters.