Dale Timson

Dale has a strong commercial chancery practice with a particular emphasis on property, insolvency, and commercial cases which often include civil fraud/asset recovery. He has significant advocacy experience having acted as sole counsel in the County Court, High Court, Upper Tribunal, and Court of Appeal.

Property: Dale acts for clients in all areas of property law including disputes involving easements, restrictive covenants, and trusts of land, including constructive and resulting trusts, TOLATA, and matters involving contested wills and probate. Dale also specialises in both residential and commercial landlord & tenant matters. From forfeiture claims, service charge disputes, possession proceedings, and deposit disputes, through to lengthy and complex cases of unlawful eviction, fraud, harassment, and property damage, Dale is able to provide effective advocacy in court and direct but practical advice out of court.

Commercial: Dale has a broad commercial practice and receives instructions on behalf of both individuals and businesses in claims of all values. His work covers a broad range of business disputes, including matters involving breach of contract, debt recovery, consumer rights, guarantees and indemnities, letters of credit, the sale of goods and transfer of title, the supply of services, bailment, and the proper construction and effect of contractual terms and conditions.

Insolvency: Dale has experience in the full range of matters associated with insolvency litigation, including applications made within insolvency proceedings such as applications to set aside statutory demands, to restrain winding up petitions, to restrain advertisement of petitions or for administration orders. He also has significant experience in claims brought by office holders such as liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy against in respect of misfeasance, transactions at an undervalue, preference payments, transactions defrauding creditors, sham transactions, and other sums claimed to be owed. 

About me

Often praised for his attention to detail, commitment, and organised approach, Dale takes a calm and considered view to all cases, combining his legal knowledge with a commercial approach. He is not afraid to advise clients realistically about prospects and financial implications. In court, he is a robust litigator and does not shy away from pursuing a difficult argument.

Dale has undertaken (led and unled) advisory and drafting work for some very high-profile clients. He understands the need for confidentiality and the importance of avoiding litigation in such cases to address the commercial and practical needs of the client.

Passionate about enhancing access to justice for all, Dale actively engages in pro bono work. He is on the Advocate panel and is a supervising lawyer at BPP’s Enterprise Clinic. Additionally, Dale is able to accept instructions on a direct access basis

Professional & academic

Member of the Chancery Bar Association

Member of the Property Bar Association

Member of the Commercial Bar Association

LL.B.(Hons) BPP Law School (First Class)

BPTC, BPP Law School (Outstanding)

Highest Performing Professional Award (BPP): Highest degree mark in the year

Certificate of Honour (Middle Temple): Outstanding on BPTC (97% Civil Litigation and Professional Ethics)

Sachs Prize (Middle Temple): Top 5% on BPTC

Jules Thorn Scholarship

Pro Bono Scholarship

Excellence Award (BPP)

LawWorks and the Attorney General Student Awards, winner of the Access to Justice Foundation's Student Essay Competition

LawWorks and the Attorney General Student Awards, runner up of the Best Contribution by an Individual Student Award

Outstanding Contribution to Pro Bono Award 2013, 2014 and 2015

Winner of the Big Voice London 'Just Rights' Mooting Competition, UK Supreme Court