London (UK) and Calgary (Canada)—Timothy St. John Ellam, KC joins Fasken as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution group working between the London and Calgary offices.
Tim is a distinguished international arbitration and litigation counsel with more than 35 years of experience. His practice focuses primarily on international arbitration in both the UK and Canada, with particular emphasis on energy and intellectual property matters.
Tim is a member of the Bar in Alberta and a Solicitor Advocate with the Law Society of England and Wales, where he holds Rights of Audience in the Higher Courts. Tim routinely undertakes work in London on significant international arbitration matters and on litigation before the High Court of Justice (Commercial Court). He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a North American Council member of the London Court of International Arbitration.
Before joining Fasken, Tim was a partner in the litigation and arbitration practices in Calgary and London at another leading law firm, where he co‑chaired the international arbitration group. Over more than three decades, he acted for clients in complex, high-stakes litigation and arbitration proceedings in both Canada and the UK.
Tim is also an IBA Fellow in International Legal Practice, a distinction awarded by the International Bar Association and the College of Law of England and Wales in 2005. He was appointed King’s Counsel in 2014.
“We are delighted to welcome a litigator as accomplished as Tim Ellam,” said Jodi Katz, Managing Partner, London. “Tim brings an extraordinary combination of international arbitration expertise, deep sector knowledge, and decades of experience acting in high-profile disputes across multiple jurisdictions. His outstanding background in both the UK and Canada strengthens our ability to support clients facing complex cross-border matters.”
“Fasken’s clients will benefit immensely from Tim Ellam’s exceptional experience in representing companies in a wide range of complex, high‑stakes proceedings,” said Alex Kotkas, Managing Partner, Alberta. “His arrival further reinforces our firm’s leading position in the energy sector.ˮ
About Fasken’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group
Fasken’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution group delivers successful and creative strategies tailored to their clients’ goals. By emphasizing strategy, we place solutions ahead of problems and outcomes ahead of process. We are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence and clarity. We provide strategic, results-oriented solutions aligned with each client’s specific goals, business context, and operational priorities. Clients trust us not only for our legal expertise, but for our ability to think strategically, act decisively, and deliver results that protect their interests. With deep experience across industries and jurisdictions, we handle high-stakes disputes with precision and professionalism.
The team is known for its exceptional service and strategic excellence, consistently helping clients resolve complex matters efficiently and effectively. Through a combination of deep legal insight, commercial awareness, and a commitment to responsiveness, the group builds lasting relationships and delivers value that extends beyond the immediate dispute. Their ability to manage sensitive issues, anticipate challenges, and drive favorable outcomes continues to position them as a trusted advisor to clients across sectors and geographies.
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