2 Temple Gardens is known for handling complex group claims across a vast range of sectors including consumer products and human rights. The team is recognised for its expertise in managing cases involving international and domestic group actions The team features experienced silks such as Charles Dougherty KC, Marie Louise Kinsler KC, Lucy Wyles KC, Sonia Nolten KC, as well as juniors such as Jack Harris, Meghann McTague, David Thomas, Gareth Shires, Anna Hughes, Alistair Mackenzie, Jessica van der Meer, Tom Fairclough, Benjamin Phelps, Lucinda Spearman, Kate Legh and Eswar Kalidasan who are involved in the emissions litigation involving motor manufacturers including Volkswagen, Ford, BMW and Stellantis as well as dealerships, litigation funders and claimants, concerning a vast number of group claims alleging that the vehicles were fitted defeat devices reducing the effectiveness of emissions controls. Fairclough, led by Kinsler KC, also appeared in Limbu and ors v Dyson, acting for migrant workers alleging they were trafficked to Malaysia in order to work in factories that make components for use in Dyson products.
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Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.