2 Temple Gardens acts in professional negligence matters across a range of sectors. The set’s members are particularly experienced in disputes involving legal, insurance, financial and construction professionals. James Partridge acts for the claimant in HDI Global Speciality SE v Legal Protection Group, a case concerning issues of damages in claims relating to ATE insurance policies brought by a German insurer against its English underwriters. David Thomas represents a firm of solicitors in a claim brought by a former client who was imprisoned for contempt of court after refusing to return his children from Nigeria. Neil Moody KC, as was, was announced as a High Court judge in December 2025.
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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.
Daniel Crowley
‘Daniel is an exceptionally erudite and relentlessly thorough barrister, combining a sharp intellect with an extraordinary work ethic and an unwavering determination to secure the best outcomes for his clients. His meticulous preparation and deep understanding of complex legal issues translate into precise, persuasive advocacy, marked by incisive cross-examination and strategically sound arguments.’
Lucas Fear Segal
‘Lucas is highly intelligent and is able to assimilate vast quantities of complex information in record time. He is razor sharp and gets to the point very quickly indeed.’
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.
