Tim Elliott has specialised in construction, engineering, energy and professional negligence work for over 30 years. He has wide ranging experience of all aspects of these fields in litigation and all forms of alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration and adjudication. Tim Elliott has been recognised for excellent advocacy skills and hands on approach to cases which has made him a popular choice with U.K. and overseas clients which include local and national governments, public authorities, developers, funding institutions, national and international contractors and sub-contractors, architects, surveyors and engineers.
In additional to work as advocate and advisor Tim Elliott acts extensively as an arbitrator, adjudicator and mediator.
Recommendations
Construction and Engineering
“rolls up his sleeves and gets on with it,” an attitude that has won him favour with many commentators. Presenting cases in “attractive and readily comprehensible ways”..."able to sideline a lot of peripheral issues and get to the core of a matter." "recommended in both Construction and International Arbitration sections"... "clients drew attention to Timothy Elliott QC for his singularly hands-on approach to (construction industry related) professional negligence matters: "He has been known to come down to sites and clamber all over the buildings" to fully appreciate the details of a case"... "Timothy Elliott QC impresses with his "excellent advocacy skills."...“he puts in a huge effort and does the whole job from site visits to the legal research. He is known for his personable style in court”...“astute, authoritative and calm under pressure”... "recommended in the top 25 Construction Silks." ... is "a beguiling advocate, never less than beautifully prepared."
International Arbitration
“one of the hardest workers at the Bar and never leaves any stone unturned”.
Chambers and Partners / Legal 500
Examples of recent work
Construction and Engineering
- Acting for major American Corporation in arbitration proceedings under a PFI contract against London Underground relating to the Connect Project under which the entire communications systems for the Underground Network is being replaced. The first arbitration took place in 2006 and the second will take place in late 2007.
- Acting for specialist water treatment contractor in a High Court action brought by Yorkshire Water Authority in respect of the new SBR at the Nostrop Treatment Plant at Leeds. After a lengthy trial Yorkshire’s case was dismissed. Also representing same client in the Court of Appeal on Yorkshire Water’s unsuccessful appeal.
- Acting for the Hong Kong Government in arbitration against a UK/Japanese Joint Venture relating to the Tsing Ma Bridge (part of the new airport infrastructure).
- Acting for the Mass Transit Railway Corporation in arbitration proceedings with the Airport Authority relating to the construction of the Ground Transportation Centre at the new Hong Kong Airport.
- Acting for a sub-contractor in a Hong Kong arbitration with a main contractor relating to electrical and mechanical works at the new Hong Kong Airport.
- Acting for Morrisons in a High Court action against a Local Authority in relation to a new Sports Complex.
- Acting for national contractor in an arbitration claim relating to new student accommodation in the Midlands.
- Acting for Bath and North East Somerset District Council against Mowlem in the Court of Appeal regarding disputes over the long delayed restoration of the Bath Spa Buildings in Bath.
- Acting for a developer in an arbitration against a main contractor in a dispute relating to the construction of a prestigious West End residential development in Kensington.
- Acting for a major UK defence contractor in arbitration and litigation with the Ministry of Defence in relation to a top secret establishment.
- Advising a French contractor in relation to their contracts to construct a Waste Water treatment Plant in Cork.
- Advising the architect on various disputes relating to the construction of the Government Campus Plaza in the West Indies.
- Acting for a contractor in an arbitration with the Department of Transport in relation to the upgrading of a major road tunnel in London.
- Acting for the Northern Ireland Department of the Environment in an arbitration with contractor on major water treatment/sewage project.
- Acting for contractors in disputes with other Water Authorities in relation to two other water treatment plants.
- Acting for electrical contractors on claims arising from the Jubilee Line Extension.
Energy
- Acting for a sub-contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings concerning an oil exploration project involving the construction of a drilling rig on an artificial island in Kazakhstan.
- Acting for sub-contractors in an LCIA arbitration over the design and construction of a two block combined cycle power plant for a major power station project in South East Asia.
- Acting for specialist sub-sea contractors in High Court action concerning sub-sea pipeline work connecting FPSO’s to well heads in the North Sea.
Professional Negligence
- High Court action against geotechnical consultants relating to subsidence at a shopping centre in Essex.
- Acting in a number of High Court actions relating to responsibility for fires and resultant losses. These cases concerned offices, supermarkets, shopping centres and a large retail development in Oxford Street.
Recent Appointments
- Chairman of a three man Dispute Resolution Panel concerned with a major dispute on the Taiwan High Speed Rail Project.
- Acting as a Member of a three-man panel of arbitrators appointed by the ICC in a dispute relating to off-shore and mainland oil exploration in North Africa and the Mediterranean.
- Sole Arbitrator in a dispute between developer and UK local authority relating to claims arising form the construction of a large commercial property.
- Acting as Mediator on disputes arising from the construction of a London hotel.
- Acting as Mediator to resolve disputes over house price index used to calculate the purchase price of property.
Publications
Regular Legal Columnist for “Building” Magazine.
Professional CV
MA in Literae Humaniores, Trinity College, Oxford
Astbury Law Scholar
Called to the Bar (Middle Temple)
Keating Chambers
Queen’s Counsel
CEDR Accredited Mediator
TECBAR Accredited Adjudicator
Public Access Training | 1973
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Membership
ICC Arbitration Panel
LCIA Arbitration Panel
Technology and Construction Bar Association (TECBAR)
Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR)
Law Society Panel of Arbitrators 2006
Society of Construction Law
Other Information
Tim Elliott lives in London and Lincolnshire. His interests include the theatre, opera and farming.
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