SPECIALIST CRIME
Tim for many years practiced in general criminal work including cases of Murder, Armed Robbery, Fraud, Sexual Offences, Money Laundering and large scale drugs conspiracies throughout England and Wales. Tim enjoys a national practice operates Chamber’s offices in Birmingham, London, Bristol and Leicester. In recent years Tim has specialised in Regulatory Law and Specialist Criminal Work. Tim does not accept work that is subject to public funding but will on occasion accept general criminal cases on a privately funded basis. Tim is head of the Regulatory Group at No5 Barristers' Chambers.
His work in specialist criminal areas has centred around defending directors facing criminal investigations or regulatory/quasi criminal investigations. In the last 12 months he has twice defended directors facing allegations of fraudulent trading. On both occasions he was successful in obtaining acquittals in relation to those allegations. He has extensive experience of Fraud and has prosecuted and defended complex allegations. He has a particular interest in the bringing of Private Prosecutions and has previously been instructed by leading insurers in complex investigations centred around allegations of Fraud.
He has defended cases prosecuted by the specialist business prosecution unit. He has an extensive knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 including asset recovery and the representation of third parties. He represented appellants in a number of cases in the Court of Appeal that arose as a result of errors made by Customs and Excise in confiscation orders concerning the evasion of duty. This in almost all of the cases resulted in Appellants recovering in full that which had previously been confiscated.
MOTORING LAW
In addition to heavy weight Crown Court work, Tim has a wealth of experience in all aspects of motoring law where he regularly appears in Magistrates’ Courts and Crown courts throughout the country. He regularly deals with cases involving serious injury and fatalities including death by dangerous driving, death by careless driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. His experience of such cases has enabled him gain a competitive advantage in understanding and deploying expert evidence in this area. He is instructed on behalf of some of the country’s leading insurers. Tim has also represented private individuals including sports stars, people from the world of entertainment and business leaders. His attention to detail and tenacious approach has enabled him to develop an exceptional reputation in this specialist area. He was commended for his work in this area by Chambers and Partners in 2016. His recent cases include successfully defending Philip Potter the driver in the tragic “Bath Tipper Truck Case.”
REGULATORY LAW
(see regulatory C.V)
Recommendations
“Tim is an excellent barrister, and an excellent advocate, with a very client-sensitive manner.” “Commercially minded and easy to deal with.”
Chambers UK 2023
“Tim is a very commercially astute barrister who always works tirelessly for the client’s cause. The amount of case preparation work undertaken by him in each case never fails to impress a client. He is an excellent technical advocate.”
Legal 500 2023
Ranked Band 2
Chambers UK 2022
“Tim’s greatest strengths are found in the combination of superb judgement, hard work and approachability. Quite simply, he gets to the heart of issues remarkably quickly and takes his client every step of the journey.”
Legal 500 2022
“He is a fantastic and very charismatic barrister. A great jury advocate - he is superb in his presentation and has fantastic client handling skills.”
Chambers UK 2021
“A very able advocate - his preparation is meticulous and his legal knowledge extensive.”
Legal 500 2021
“He has fantastic attention to detail and great client care skills.” “He’s very personable, good with clients and comes across well as an advocate in court. He also provides very sound advice.”
Chambers UK 2020
“A pugnacious advocate.”
Legal 500 2020
Shortlisted Junior Barrister of the year 2018
Recommended in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 since 2015
Notable Cases
Regina v Nathan Lowe
2019
Nathan Lowe faced an allegation of causing Death by Dangerous Driving, he had admitted causing Death by Careless driving but his plea was rejected by the CPS. He was represented by Tim Pole and following a week long trial was unanimously acquitted. The case required the deployment of complex expert evidence and the meticulous cross examination of the prosecution expert. The result was of great importance to Mr Lowe and his family and was the difference between Mr Lowe maintaining his liberty and a custody sentence measured in years.” Tim Pole is leading specialist in motoring defence.
CS v Nottingham Trading Standards
2017
Successfully defended director and company secretary in relation to allegations of Fraudulent Trading concerning the supply of organic food products. Nottingham Crown Court
AN v Warwickshire Trading Standards
Successfully defended director of company charged with Fraudulent Trading concerning weight loss products.
Regina v Philip Potter
2016
successfully defended the driver in one of the most complex investigations carried out in relation to a multiple road traffic fatality. The case involved substantial areas of expert evidence. Bristol Crown Court.
Regina v Rory Forbes
2011
Successfully defended a young man accused of causing death by careless driving. It was alleged that the defendant had failed to properly observe the road ahead before colliding with an oncoming motorcycle. The defendant was acquitted following a 6 day trial. Maidstone Crown Court.
R v Rajid Hussain et al
2011
Instructed to represent main defendant in 21 handed conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Birmingham Crown Court .
Regina v Julie Henworth
2010
Represented defendant in Very High Cost Case concerning large scale cigarette importation and money laundering. Northampton Crown Court
Regina v Franck Queudrue
Defended premiership footballer on appeal facing allegations of speeding. Warwick Crown Court
Regina v Omar Ahmed
2010.
Represented defendant in multi handed conspiracy to supply class a drugs and complex proceeds of crime act proceedings. Stafford Crown Court
Regina v Jordan Carroll
2008/2009
Junior counsel in defence of 15 year old charged with high profile murder attracting national media coverage. Stafford Crown Court
R v Michelle Gayle
2009
Defended actress facing motoring allegations.
R v Mark Davies 2008
2008
Defended premiership footballer facing allegations of speeding.
Regina V Pee et al
2007
Defended multi handed complex conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Stafford Crown Court
Regina v Walden, Billingham and Billingham
2006
Prosecution of multi handed murder Birmingham Crown Court
Regina v Copthorne Hotel et al
2005
Prosecution of the Hotel and others for serious Health and Safety Offences Cardiff Crown Court
R v Billingham and Billingham 2009 2 Cr Ap R 20
Previous inconsistent statements.
R v Shannon (Ian) (2008) EWCA Crim 2131, (2009) 1 Cr App R (S) 95
Meaning of particularly grave injury.
Regina v Andrew Currie et al
2003
Defended high value armed robbery trial lasting 5 weeks. Worcester Crown Court
Reported Cases
R v Billingham and Billingham 2009 2 Cr Ap R 20
Previous inconsistent statements.
R v Shannon (Ian) (2008) EWCA Crim 2131, (2009) 1 Cr App R (S) 95
Meaning of particularly grave injury.
Awards
Shortlisted for junior Barrister of the Year in 2018
Qualifications
BA Joint Hons
Post Graduate Diploma in Law, College of Law
Fluent in French, Ecole Superieure du Commerce
Sir Joseph Cantley Scholar 2001
Sir Robert Micklethwait Award 2001
Ede and Ravenscroft Student of the Year 2001
