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2 Temple Gardens
2 Temple Gardens
2 TEMPLE GARDENS, TEMPLE
LONDON
EC4Y 9AY
London

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‘A solid set with a number of stars and a can-do attitude’, 2 Temple Gardens is a ‘go-to chambers’ in the fields of clinical negligence, personal injury, and travel law, and has a number of leading silks who are ‘very dependable and well-organised’. In recent chambers news, Martin Porter QC was elected as the new head of chambers in July 2019; Bruce Gardiner has been appointed as a salaried employment judge. The ‘very on-the-ball’ clerks are ‘professional and efficient’ and ‘inspire confidence’. ‘Excellent and responsive’ senior clerk Lee Tyler is assisted by deputy senior clerk Paul Cray. Joint first junior Leanne Taylor is ‘very sensible to deal with’. Joint first junior clerks Matthew Moylan, Billy Hammonds and Ollie Gillen-Smith ‘are always professional, efficient, and approachable’.

Travel law (including jurisdictional issues) Tier 1

2 Temple Gardens is a 'brilliant set' for complex, cross-border personal injury claims and it stands out for its expertise in private international law; it is considered a 'go-to set for cross-border litigation' by clients. Lungowe v Vedanta is a key case for Marie Louise Kinsler QC, a large group claim regarding environmental damage and personal injury arising out of copper mining in Zambia. Howard Palmer QC and Kinsler QC were instructed by the defendant before the Supreme Court in Brownlie v Four Seasons, a high-profile claim arising out of a fatal accident in Egypt.

Leading Juniors

Lucy Wyles - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ She is extremely knowledgeable and can take a complex problem and distil it into a simple answer. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Anna Hughes - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ She is very incisive and approachable. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Meghann McTague - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ She is fantastic; very down-to-earth yet incredibly bright. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Leading Silks

Charles Dougherty QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is very experienced and a brilliant advocate. ’

Ranked: Tier 1

Benjamin Browne QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is extremely knowledgeable and very able. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Marie Louise Kinsler QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ She has an in-depth and unrivalled knowledge of European law and the interpretation of EU regulations and directives into English law. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Howard Palmer QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is strong on travel and juristiction cases. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Clinical negligence Tier 2

2 Temple Gardens is a 'solid and highly-respected chambers in the field of clinical negligence'. Members act for claimants and defendants, providing 'a balanced approach' to litigation, and are well-regarded for their expertise in group actions. 2018 silk Bradley Martin QC was instructed for the respondent trust in Supreme Court case Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, in which a trust was found liable for inaccurate waiting time information provided by a receptionist. Michael de Navarro QC succeeded before the Court of Appeal in Manzi v King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which concerned if adverse inferences can be made when a witness alleged to be relevant to the dispute is absent from trial. Benjamin Browne QC acted on behalf of the successful respondent in an appeal to the Privy Council from the Bermudian Court of Appeal (Williams v The Bermuda Hospital Board) concerning the issue of causation and material contribution to an indivisible injury.

2018 Silks

Bradley Martin QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He takes a pragmatic approach when necessary but also likes a good technical argument. ’

Ranked: Tier 1

Leading Juniors

Anna Hughes - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ A smiling assassin with a great brain. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Roger Harris - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ An excellent advocate who is clear and concise in his written advice. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Helen Wolstenholme - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ She has excellent knowledge of clinical negligence law. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Leading Silks

Sarah Vaughan Jones QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ A very safe pair of hands and a costs specialist. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Michael de Navarro QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ A major force in clinical negligence. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Benjamin Browne QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He has a very impressive presence in court and is a tough but sensible negotiator. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Caroline Harrison QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Approachable and a good negotiator. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Martin Porter QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is a no-nonsense performer who gets quickly to the point. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

Personal injury, industrial disease and insurance fraud Tier 2

The 'highly respected' 2 Temple Gardens has 'real strength in depth from top silks to new juniors', who are 'highly competent and technically able'. Catastrophic personal injury cases and high-profile group litigation are among the typical instructions for barristers. Its expertise in multi-jurisdictional matters is evidenced by the recent involvement in the landmark Supreme Court case of Lungowe v Vedanta, where Marie Louise Kinsler QC acted for the claimants. Roger Harris is noted for claims involving vicarious liability issues.

Insurance fraud - Leading Juniors

Henry Morton Jack - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ A very good strategist that is truly aware of clients' aims and commercial realities. ’

Ranked: Tier 1

Anastasia Karseras - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Provides good commercial practical advice and is quick to turn around papers. ’

Ranked: Tier 1

Personal injury - Leading Juniors

Christopher Russell - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Excellent advocacy skills and very good at reading judges. ’

Ranked: Tier 1

Rehana Azib - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ She lives and breathes law and punches firmly above her weight. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Niazi Fetto - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is talented, hardworking and a very persuasive advocate. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Roger Harris - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Very experienced, clever and gets to the point promptly. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Bruce Gardiner - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Excellent advocate with strong drafting skills. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

Anna Hughes - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ She is excellent on paper and in court. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

Anastasia Karseras - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Provides good commercial practical advice and is quick to turn around papers. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

Personal injury - Leading Silks

Benjamin Browne QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ A first-rate advocate who is courteous but highly effective for his client. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Nina Goolamali QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Her clear-eyed compassionate approach masks a steely determination to achieve the best results. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Marie Louise Kinsler QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ She has an ability to deal with complex issues of jurisdiction in a straightforward manner. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Martin Porter QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ His knowledge of coronial process/law is vast. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Insurance and reinsurance Tier 3

2 Temple Gardens' members handle a raft of non-marine insurance and reinsurance disputes and has expertise across covering liability, property, aviation and international contractors’ all risks insurance. The 'exceptional' set is also noted for its expertise in life and health insurance matters; Bob Moxon Browne QC is acting in Re: Alexander Perepilichnyy (deceased), a high-profile life insurance dispute. Sonia Nolten is acting for the defendants in Miley v Friends Life, a high-profile fraud claim.

Leading Juniors

Sonia Nolten - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ She is very detail-orientated and is extremely user-friendly. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Doré Green - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is great on the detail and very tenacious. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Timothy Killen - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is very bright and able. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

David Thomas - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is impressive and very good with clients. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Alison Green - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ She is very experienced in insurance and reinsurance disputes. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Leading Silks

Bob Moxon Browne QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is a real fighter. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Charles Dougherty QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is a wonderful leader and a very skilled advocate. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Howard Palmer QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is very academic and very charming. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Neil Moody QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is a brilliant advocate with excellent technical understanding. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Andrew Miller QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is tactically excellent. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

Professional negligence Tier 3

2 Temple Gardens has 'excellent experience in professional negligence work' and it is regularly involved in disputes concerning solicitors and barristers; insurance and financial services professionals; architects and engineers; surveyors and valuers; and a range of other construction and design professionals. Charles Dougherty QC acted in Court of Appeal case Schubert Murphy v Law Society, which examined the duty of care owed by the solicitors' representative body to its members and the public. Also of note, Neil Moody QC is acting for the developer in Ramvel v Countryside Properties, a subcontractors' negligence case.

Leading Juniors

Isabel Barter - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ She brings a combination of enormous hard work together with piercing insight. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Doré Green - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ A formidable opponent with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Sonia Nolten - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Ferociously bright, and a tough operator. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Christopher Lundie - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is experienced in complex professional negligence claims. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

David Thomas - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Diligent, thoughtful and displays a maturity of analysis above his year of call. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

Leading Silks

Robert Moxon Browne QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ A well-established practitioner. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Charles Dougherty QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ A much sought-after silk whose razor-sharp analysis is extremely popular with clients. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Neil Moody QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ 'Combines a robust approach with being commercially minded and pragmatic. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Andrew Miller QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Very effective in court. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Howard Palmer QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He is able to articulate his views and express himself in a very clear and concise manner. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Product liability Tier 4

A 'very strong set for property damage and product liability', 2 Temple Gardens has 'good depth', and its barristers are praised as 'approachable, commercial and practical'. Of recent note, Jacqueline Perry QC is acting for over 100 claimants in a group action against GlaxoSmithKline concerning antidepressant Seroxat.

Leading Silks

Charles Dougherty QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ He has established a strong reputation in product liability. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Neil Moody QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Well respected by lawyers and clients for his grasp of the detail. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Jacqueline Perry QC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Proficient and approachable; she provides sound advice. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

THE CHAMBERS

2TG is a leading set with an international reputation for offering advocacy and advice across a broad range of specialist practice areas. The Chambers provides these services to a discrete number of industry sectors, where it has developed in-depth knowledge, expertise and understanding of the forensic and technical issues which can arise. Sector experience spans insurance travel, healthcare, construction, sport, finance, technology, manufacturing, aerospace and natural resources.

The Chambers domestic practice is established across the whole of the UK and its barristers are routinely active in all regions. It acts on many of the high profile matters which arise in its specialist areas of work, from multi-million pound litigation and group actions to disputes on a smaller scale, which often present similar complexities.

Complementing its excellent reputation in the UK, the Chambers has embraced the opportunities presented by the international market and are currently working on cases in a number of regions, including Africa, the Middle East, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. It is particularly well regarded for its experience in advising on complex cross-border disputes and have an unrivalled knowledge of private international law, issues of jurisdiction and conflict of laws.

In addition to providing advice and advocacy in litigation, arbitration and other forms of ADR, a number of members are qualified to take tribunal appointments as experienced arbitrators, mediators, facilitators and adjudicators. Its members are also regularly instructed to lead on internal company investigations.

The Chambers prides itself on being modern, commercial and user friendly which means that every member of chambers and the administration will do their utmost to provide an outstanding level of service and cost value. In recognition of this, its well-resourced and dynamic clerks’ team was identified as a top set for client care, communication and innovation in 2018.

WORK UNDERTAKEN

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Clinical Negligence
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Commercial Fraud
Construction
Employment
Insurance & Reinsurance
Life & Health Insurance
Personal Injury
Private International Law
Product Liability
Professional Negligence
Property Damage
Sport
Travel & Jurisdiction

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Senior Clerk	Lee Tyler	ltyler@2tg.co.uk	+44 (0)20 7822 1203
Deputy Senior Clerk	Paul Cray	pcray@2tg.co.uk	+44 (0)20 7822 1208
Chambers Manager	Tracey K Jones	tjones@2tg.co.uk	+44 (0)20 7822 1272
Members of Chambers	PORTER QC, Martin (1986)
Members of Chambers	DE NAVARRO QC, Michael (1968)
Members of Chambers	MOXON BROWNE QC, Bob (1969)
Members of Chambers	BROWNE QC, Benjamin (1976)
Members of Chambers	PALMER QC, Howard (1977)
Members of Chambers	PERRY QC, Jacqueline (1975)
Members of Chambers	VAUGHAN JONES QC, Sarah (1983)
Members of Chambers	MOODY QC, Neil (1989)
Members of Chambers	HARRISON QC, Caroline (1986)
Members of Chambers	DOUGHERTY QC, Charles (1997)
Members of Chambers	MILLER QC, Andrew (1989)
Members of Chambers	KINSLER QC, Marie Louise (1992)
Members of Chambers	GOOLAMALI QC, Nina (1995)
Members of Chambers	MARTIN QC, Bradley (1990)
Members of Chambers	GREEN, Alison (1974)
Members of Chambers	McDONALD FCIArb, John (1981)
Members of Chambers	RUSSELL, Christopher (1982)
Members of Chambers	MATOVU, Daniel (1985)
Members of Chambers	GRAY, Jennifer (1988)
Members of Chambers	DE ROHAN, Jonathan (1989)
Members of Chambers	CROWLEY C.Arb, Daniel (1990)
Members of Chambers	LUNDIE, Christopher (1991)
Members of Chambers	BROWN, Clare (1993)
Members of Chambers	GREEN, Doré (1994)
Members of Chambers	GARDINER, Bruce (1994)
Members of Chambers	WYLES, Lucy (1994)
Members of Chambers	HARRIS, Roger (1996)
Members of Chambers	FETTO, Niazi (1999)
Members of Chambers	KARSERAS, Anastasia (2000)
Members of Chambers	UNTHANK, Nina (2001)
Members of Chambers	BELL, Helen (2002)
Members of Chambers	WOLSTENHOLME, Helen (2002)
Members of Chambers	NOLTEN, Sonia (2002)
Members of Chambers	BENZIE, Stuart (2002)
Members of Chambers	AZIB, Rehana (2003)
Members of Chambers	McTAGUE, Meghann (2004)
Members of Chambers	HARRIS, Jack (2006)
Members of Chambers	HUGHES, Anna (2008)
Members of Chambers	McLORINAN, Hayley (2008)
Members of Chambers	THOMAS, David (2009)
Members of Chambers	MORTON JACK, Henry (2009)
Members of Chambers	WRAIGHT MRCS(Eng), William (2009)
Members of Chambers	BARTER, Isabel (2010)
Members of Chambers	KILLEN, Timothy (2010)
Members of Chambers	CUMMING, Robert (2010)
Members of Chambers	BERSHADSKI, Andrew (2010)
Members of Chambers	CLERK, William (2012)
Members of Chambers	HILTON, George (2012)
Members of Chambers	VAN DER MEER, Jessica (2012)
Members of Chambers	MACKENZIE, Alistair (2013)
Members of Chambers	KRSLJANIN, Luka (2013)
Members of Chambers	FEAR-SEGAL, Lucas (2014)
Members of Chambers	STEVENS, Sam (2014)
Members of Chambers	ALBOU, Emily (2014)
Members of Chambers	KENNEDY, Ruth (2015)
Members of Chambers	MAHLER, Austin (2016)
Members of Chambers	KARIA, Akshay (2017)
Members of Chambers	PHELPS, Benjamin (2017)
Members of Chambers	FAIRCLOUGH, Thomas (2015)
Members of Chambers	MASON-THOM, Paige (2017)
Members of Chambers	SPEARMAN, Lucinda (2018)

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