Tim graduated from University College London with a first in philosophy. He was a Hardwicke and Megarry scholar at Lincoln’s Inn and was called to the bar in 1999. He has a commercial chancery practice embracing insolvency and company work, real property and landlord and tenant, as well as commercial and banking litigation. Between Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500, he is ranked as a leading junior in Commercial Chancery litigation, property litigation and insolvency litigation.

The Directories

A “superb advocate”and“one of the future stars of the bar”(Legal 500 2011)

Tim Calland is a barrister who "knows his stuff, and is detailed, clever and tough when he needs to be." (Chambers and Partners 2011)

Tim Calland ... proves "terrifically confident and unflappable at all times." Professional negligence cases have been a particular source of bounty for him in recent times, but he is also well versed in insolvency, property and banking law. Sources strongly admire his "amazing legal brain that can unlock even the trickiest of problems." (Chambers and Partners 2011)

"His practical commercial focus and team ethos"ensure a steady flow of instructions. (Chambers & Partners 2010)

Timothy Calland is highly regarded for his "broad and extensive knowledge",and clients are keen to endorse his level of client service. (Chambers & Partners 2010)

Seen as a rising star at the set, it was remarked that"if you think a matter may prove problematic, he's your man." (Chambers & Partners 2009)

Tim Calland impresses peers and clients alike with his "unflappable presence in court and user-friendliness." According to sources, he is"good with clients and skilled at getting to the root of difficult problems." (Chambers & Partners 2009)

Up-and-coming barrister Tim Calland is "terrifically astute and employs his great intellect to good effect" (Chambers & Partners 2008)

Clients praised his “quick wits and ability to handle tricky disputes." Said one interviewee: "He's as intelligent as you would expect a Chancery junior to be but also very commercially minded and tremendously good with clients." (Chambers & Partners 2007)

Areas of Emphasis

• Insolvency – all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency
• Company & partnerships - all aspects of company law and partnership
• Commercial – all aspects of business disputes
• Banking - including guarantees, secured lending and receivership
• Landlord & tenant – both business and residential tenancies
• Real property – all aspects
• Professional negligence - in areas related to those above, including claims against solicitors, surveyors, insolvency practitioners and accountants.

Career & Associations

• Insolvency Lawyers Association
• Chancery Bar Association
• Property Bar Association
• Bar Pro Bono Unit