Timothy Ballingal (Tim)

Tim Ballingal's practice focuses on complex commercial disputes for international and domestic clients, with an emphasis on financial services and corporate litigation and investigations.

Tim has extensive experience advising global corporations, financial institutions, funds, trust companies, and high net worth individuals in relation to high-stakes commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory enforcement matters. He has acted for clients in landmark cases before the English High Court and in international arbitration under LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration) and ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) rules. He also has represented clients in market-leading representative proceedings (class actions) in the United Kingdom and Europe and is experienced in alternative forms of dispute resolution. Tim frequently advises on sensitive cross-border matters and understands the importance of the wider commercial, reputational, and regulatory contexts in resolving disputes.

Prior to joining Jones Day in 2025, Tim was a senior associate at a leading independent London law firm, where he advised clients across a range of sectors, including banking, private equity, energy, automotive, commodities, mining, and pharmaceuticals. He brings valuable in-house experience having been seconded to the litigation and investigations team of a major UK bank and is an active member of the Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society.