Tim is a barrister in international family law and formerly Head of Chambers at QEB (Queen Elizabeth Building): 2018-23. He has practised at QEB since 1988 and took silk in 2008 as QC (now KC). His practice spans all aspects of family law (including pre-nups and nuptial trusts) but he is predominantly known as an expert in “big money” family finance, married or unmarried, and alive or dead (including claims under the Inheritance Act).  

Tim is ranked in Band One of The Legal 500 and of Chambers UK Bar Directory for Matrimonial Finance. The current Legal 500 praises Tim for his: “particular expertise and ‘encyclopaedic knowledge’ of international family law.”  It also says: ‘Tim is the voice of sense and pragmatism, turning difficult cases into easy wins with his intelligent and meticulous approach.” The current Chambers Bar Directory says “Tim Amos KC is a highly experienced and respected money practitioner … and is noted for his skill in tackling complex jurisdiction issues … Tim Amos is very numerate and has expertise in international and EU conflicts. … He is a superb advocate and a barrister whose language skills often come into play – he speaks fluent German and French. … The absolute tops in terms of intellectual prowess when it comes to international family law; … a brilliant legal mind.”

Tim is also a Resolution mediator, specialist Family Recorder and acts as a private judge.