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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Work Department
Commercial Dispute Resolution, Commercial Fraud, Construction, Employment, Insolvency, Insurance & Reinsurance, Private International Law & Travel, Product Liability, Professional Negligence, Property Damage
Position
James specialises in commercial law, in particular insurance, commercial fraud, professional negligence and private international law. The directories have described him as “unbelievably bright”, “very user-friendly”, “someone who is exceptional on the detail” and “determined to find the best answer for the client.”
Many of James’ cases have an international element, and he has familiarity with disputes in and concerning the Middle East.
Career
BMus, Berklee College of Music, USA. MMus, New Orleans University, USA. Called to the Bar in 2018. Tenant at 2TG since 2020.
Prior to joining chambers, James was a professional saxophonist and member of the Grammy winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.
Memberships
COMBAR, ELA
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