Areas of Practice

Criminal Trials
Criminal Appeals
Children's referrals

Qualifications

BA (Accountancy) Dundee Institute of Technology
LLB University of Dundee
Dip LP University of Dundee

Appointments

Ad hoc Advocate Depute 2008
Advocate Depute 2010

Devil Masters

Mhairi R Richards QC
Maggie Hughes

Notable Cases

HMA v Vincent Milligan 2003 GWD 12-335
B (R) v HMA 2004 SCCR 443
John Dye v HMA [2008] HCJAC 40
Mark Murdo Urquhart v HMA [2009] HCJAC 18
John Keddie v HMA [2009] HCJAC

Prior Experience

As a Solicitor Tim engaged solely in Criminal defence work in a busy practice and is therefore acutely aware of the importance of personal relations with clients as an advocate. As an Advocate, Tim has gained a reputation with agents for his straight talking and practical advice which is always delivered in an understandable way to the client.

Tim is highly experienced in representing vulnerable sections of society in particular Children and young accused and adults with learning difficulties and mental health problems.

Tim approaches every case with enthusiasm and an eye for detail and has a no nonsense approach to achieving the best outcome in the circumstances.