Tim Shepherd
Partner
Tim is a solicitor advocate specialising in the defence of complex claims against professionals, particularly lawyers and accountants. His global clients are professional advisers such as law firms, accountancy and audit firms as well as their professional indemnity insurers. Tim also acts for professionals on regulatory and disciplinary issues by utilising his experience of dealing with a wide range of regulators including the SRA, ICAEW, FRC, FCA and The Pensions Regulator.
“My priority is communicating issues of a difficult and complex nature in a straightforward manner, and helping clients achieve clear objectives.”
“I have ongoing experience of dealing with contentious matters with multi-jurisdictional elements – from the US to mainland Europe, the Far East and various offshore jurisdictions.
That’s why I grasp complex matters and issues in an efficient yet detailed manner. I maintain a commercial, strategic approach, and strive to influence outcomes for my clients.
My priority is communicating issues of a difficult and complex nature in a straightforward manner, and helping clients steer a path through challenging issues to achieve clear objectives. I’m always very approachable and responsive – and remain passionate about my work.”
Directory quotes
"Tim's judgement is infallible. He is always right on a point and is someone extremely sought after." - Chambers UK 2025
Next Generation Partner - Legal 500 UK 2025
“Tim Shepherd is calm, wise and analytical. He brings passion to his work and fosters a strong team spirit. A great strategist, Tim is always thinking ahead to the move after the next move.” – Legal 500 UK, 2024 edition – Professional Negligence.
“Tim Shepherd is extremely responsive and ensures that matters are dealt with firmly but not aggressively with a view to achieving the best outcome for the client.” – Legal 500 UK, 2024 edition – Professional Negligence.
“Tim Shepherd has been excellent to date. He gave very practical advice, knew instinctively what a client law firm could do internally and what he could provide as an outside adviser (which is not an easy role and they handled it very sensitively and well).” – Legal 500 UK, 2024 edition – Professional Negligence.
“Tim Shepherd is friendly, approachable, proactive, and efficient. Quick to get to grips with the details and nuances of a case and a very strong tactically. A great lawyer to work with.” – Legal 500 UK, 2024 edition – Pensions Dispute Resolution.
“Tim Shepherd is a rising star. As a relatively new partner, he has already established a heavyweight following of clients. Tim brings thoughtfulness and passion to his work. He is also a real team player” – Legal 500 UK, 2023 edition – Professional Negligence.
"Tim Shepherd is always available and very easy to deal with” – Legal 500 UK, 2022 edition.
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