James Laughland > Temple Garden Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Temple Garden Chambers
1 Harcourt Buildings, Temple
LONDON
EC4Y 9DA
England

Position

James’ practice is predominantly involved with personal injury litigation, issues concerning fraud / fundamental dishonesty and costs litigation and  He is regularly instructed on behalf of claimants by firms such as Irwin Mitchell and on behalf of insurers with instructions from firms such as Kennedys and DWF. He is regularly involved in the management of high-value and document heavy claims. He also has extensive experience of litigation concerning costs and has written extensively on the changes introduced by the Jackson reforms.

Career

Called 1991; Inner Temple.

Memberships

PIBA.

Education

University of Kent at Canterbury (BA Hons, Law).

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Costs

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

James LaughlandTemple Garden Chambers

Temple Garden Chambers has a long-established presence in the costs space, with members regularly appearing before the senior courts costs office and regional costs judges, as well as handling costs disputes arising from substantial litigation. Mark James is frequently instructed to advise on cases that raise complex legal and technical issues, such as litigation funding agreements. James Laughland is highly sought-after by leading legal expenses insurers to advise on how best to respond to challenges to after-the-event insurance premiums and other funding arrangements.

London Bar > Personal injury, industrial disease and insurance fraud

(Personal injury - Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

James LaughlandTemple Garden Chambers ‘James is forensically thorough in his consideration of the papers, his written advice and his preparation for hearings and trials.’