Ms Eleanor Temple KC > Kings Chambers > Leeds, England > Barrister Profile

Kings Chambers
5 PARK SQUARE EAST
LEEDS
LS1 2NE
England
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Position

Eleanor Temple’s practice focuses on commercial litigation for domestic and international clients with a particular emphasis on insolvency and company (predominantly shareholder) law disputes, partnership actions, banking and finance, guarantees, civil fraud, contract disputes, breach of trust and fiduciary duties, including asset tracing claims, and directors’ disqualification. One commentator recently described Eleanor as “simply excellent”.

Eleanor is the Chair of R3 for the Yorkshire Region, the Chair of the NECCBA and sits regularly as a Recorder and Deputy District Judge on the North Eastern Circuit.

Career

June 2018 – Recorder (Civil)

March 2018 – Appointed a Recorder (Family) N

September 2017 – Appointed Chair of the R3 Yorkshire Region

October 2016 – Appointed Chair of North Eastern Circuit Commercial Bar Association (NECCBA)

2015 Deputy District Judge (Civil) North Eastern Circuit

2015 Deputy District Judge (BPC authorisation)

Memberships

R3 Chair (Yorkshire), Insolvency Lawyers Association, Chancery Bar Association, Northern Circuit Commercial Bar Association, Northern Chancery Bar Association

Education

University: St Johns College, University of Durham

Degree: 1st Class (Hons) Law

Lawyer Rankings

Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax

(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1

Eleanor Temple KC – Kings ChambersEleanor is extremely good on her feet, and she is well known by the judges on the Northern Circuit and this really comes across in her advocacy. She has a wonderfully relaxed style that is clear and to the point, and judges really appreciate her clarity and conciseness.’

Regional Bar > North Eastern Circuit > Company and insolvency

(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1

Eleanor Temple KCKings ChambersEleanor provides objectivity and insight at all times. Her strategic support is invaluable, and her advice is rigorous and comprehensive. Her advocacy is commanding and persuasive.’

Regional Bar > North Eastern Circuit > Commercial litigation

(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1

Eleanor Temple KCKings ChambersEleanor is great on her feet. Clients have great confidence in her abilities.’