Tim Hillier

Partner

Tim is a Partner and head of our Construction Disputes department.

As a litigator specializing in resolving disputes in the construction, engineering and infrastructure sectors, Tim has worked in the firm's London and Dubai offices, taking conduct of domestic and international disputes on a wide variety of projects.  Tim has worked on cases relating to residential developments, transport infrastructure (highways, rail, air and seaports), oil and gas refineries, sports stadia, hotels, power and desalination plants, water treatment, health care and waste to energy facilities.   Tim also advises on the mitigation and avoidance of litigation risk as project counsel.  Tim regularly leads multi-disciplined professional teams in complex and high value disputes concerning issues of delay, variations, loss and expense, design and other professional liability, final account resolution, defect remediation and insurance.   Tim has represented clients in all major forms of dispute forum, including the English High Courts, international and domestic arbitration, adjudication, mediation and expert determination. ‘Tim Hillier has an outstanding appreciation of complex building projects and, in particular, the financial structures behind them. His insight is clearly appreciated by the mixed international financial partnerships he advises on development projects in the jurisdiction.’ Legal 500

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News
22 April 2025 | Author: Rob Wilson & Tim Hillier

Trowers grows Construction Disputes practice with new partner hire

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has bolstered its Construction Disputes practice with the hire of new Partner Rob Wilson, who will be based in the firm's London office.

Insights
09 October 2025 | Author: Douglas Rhodes

Sixth annual mini-conference on building safety

We were delighted to be joined by industry-leading experts and commentators for this year's Trowers & Hamlins virtual mini-conference on building safety.

Events
04 November 2026 | Upcoming

Private residential development briefing

We are excited to invite you to our November session which will focus on construction products.

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