Chambers & Partners 2008 recommend Tim Owen QC as a leading silk in Civil Liberties (ranked 1st), Administrative and Public law "fantastic advocate who gets on top of issues and presents extremely well" , Crime "exceptional knowledge of the law” and Police law: mainly claimant (ranked 1st) “terribly committed, easy to work with and clever.”

Legal 500 2007/2008 recommend Tim Owen QC as a leading silk in Administrative and Public law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights law, Fraud: Crime and Criminal law.

Chambers and Partners 2007:
Tim Owen QC is a leading Silk in Human Rights (Ranked 1st) Police Law (Ranked 1 st), Administrative and Public Law, and Crime. Tim "Is an advocate of the highest order ". "Clever, punchy and quick on his feet " his inquiry expertise forms another highly regarded element of his " supreme" practice.'

He is well recognised as a " polished all-rounder" boasting extensive experience in prison, police, public and inquest law. He is rated as a "leading light " and is seen as a "first choice in any major police action or inquest." Tim is a star in the field of prisoners' rights and civil liberties he "knows his subject absolutely wonderfully," and "makes sure people understand what can be done within the law." 

The Legal 500 2007:
Tim is a leading Silk in Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Crime, and Fraud: Crime.   'Extremely bright' practitioner Tim Owen QC is heavily involved in the human rights aspects of criminal cases. Tim Owen QC possesses 'a superb brain and is an unrivalled defence expert in confiscation matters,'.

2006
Tim is ranked in the latest Chambers & Partners as a leading silk in Human Rights (joint 1st), Crime, Public and Administrative law and Police law (mainly Claimant): '"one of the specialists at the Bar in prison law." 'His public law practice also draws in domestic and international human rights, criminal law and civil litigation involving abuse of power by public bodies.' '"a great advocate with a fabulous practice and superb court manner," who comes highly recommended for his inquiry expertise.  'Described as "very calm, very measured and very effective," Tim Owen QC was hailed as "an extremely knowledgeable big hitter who is one of the first choices on meaty cases." "A good cross-examiner always up with the law," he has acted on behalf of bereaved families in many inquests into deaths in custody. (Chambers & Partners - 2006) 

Named as a Leading Silk in Administrative and Public law: 'Criminal due process is a particular forte of Tim Owen QC, Civil Liberties and Human Rights: 'The highly rated Tim Owen QC is frequently instructed in cases relating to the abuse of powers by public bodies, appearing in the 2004 decision of R v Home Secretary, which dealt with the latter's policy of refusing to refer deportees to the parole board.'  Also recommended as joint 2nd Leading Silk in Fraud:Crime, 'Up a tier this year, Tim Owen QC is hailed as a "polished all-round performer with great client skills"'. (Legal 500 - 2005)

Recommended as Leading Silk in four practice areas (Administrative & Public Law (London); Human Rights (London); Crime (London); Police Law: Mainly Claimant (London).  Ranked as joint 2nd ‘Leading Silk’ in Human Rights law - ‘"Feisty fighter and superb advocate," Tim Owen QC was recently instructed in a case in the Court of Appeal that examined the compatibility of the Terrorism Act 2000 with the presumption of innocence contained in Article 6 of the ECHR. He also appeared for the claimant in R (Ellis) v Chief Constable of Essex, examining the lawfulness of a proposed police initiative to display public posters showing offenders' names and faces.’ Also named as a ‘Leading Silk’ in Administrative & Public law - ‘A "hugely able" lawyer who "attracts a lot of attention," Tim Owen QC specialises in the prison, police, criminal and inquest law aspects of the practice area,’ and in Crime.'   Joint top Silk in Police Law:Mainly Claimant - ‘"Bright, clear-thinking and persuasive" Tim Owen QC flies the flag for police claims in the higher courts. Solicitors value his ability to "master the brief incredibly well, really focus and impress juries." He has been visible in O'Brien v Chief Constable of South Wales Police, concerning a wrongful murder conviction. He also acted for the family of Harry Stanley, who was shot dead by policemen whilst carrying a piece of wood.’  (Chambers & Partners UK - 2005)  
  
A ‘Leading Silk’ in Public & Administrative law - ‘prominent in sentencing and prisoners' rights cases’. Also ranked in Civil Liberties and Human Rights, noted as a Criminal silk and ranked as a ‘Leading Silk’ in Criminal Fraud -  ‘Matrix Chambers has an increasingly impressive reputation for criminal fraud work…Tim Owen QC is recommended for his money laundering expertise’  
(Legal 500 - 2004)

'best known for public law activities in a criminal context'...'has an outstanding reputation’
‘considered "hugely knowledgeable on prison law." He has been involved in major inquests and inquiries and in cases concerning organisations proscribed under anti-terrorist legislation.’ In Police law - ‘Amongst the silks, Tim Owen QC takes on some of the larger work. For sheer courtroom ability he "is still the most impressive at Matrix," say solicitors.’   (Chambers & Partners - 2003)

'has "really carved out a niche in human rights appeal work"...his judicial review work is roundly praised'   (Chambers & Partners - 2002)

'surely a candidate for the best first year ever [in Silk]'   (Chambers Guide - 2001)

'combining public law, human rights and crime he has carved out a niche with a particular knowledge of prison law..his popularity is such that "the only real problem is getting hold of him!"'[He] 'is seen on "the interface between public and criminal law"...his elevation to silk has also been widely applauded'   (Chambers Guide - 2000)