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2 Temple Gardens is home to a notable group of silks and junior barristers with substantial expertise in the insurance and reinsurance markets. The barristers' enviable prowess in property damage matters is supplemented by adept handling of suspected fraudulent claims. Members of the set are capable of advising on complex issues of coverage, alleged negligence and liability. The set's tenants have advised insurers in complex business interruption claims such as LALS v EIC, where losses were suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A source says that the set has "broad expertise across the full spectrum of policy type and coverage issues". Another commentator notes that the "counsel are very astute and capable". An additional interviewee highlights: "The barristers I have instructed have a vast amount of experience and are trusted to provide a balanced and realistic view."
Strengths
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"2 Temple Gardens has a great clerking team. Joint deputy senior clerk Billy Hammonds, in particular, is extremely helpful and always available or quick to return calls."
"The clerks are very good. It is very rare that they are unable to provide availability over the telephone."
"Lee Tyler, senior clerk, and Matt Moylan, joint first junior clerk, are highly organised and efficient."
"The clerks at 2TG are approachable and reliable in all regards. They build and maintain strong relationships with solicitors firms."
"2 Temple Gardens has a great clerking team. Joint deputy senior clerk Billy Hammonds, in particular, is extremely helpful and always available or quick to return calls."
"The clerks are very good. It is very rare that they are unable to provide availability over the telephone."
"Lee Tyler, senior clerk, and Matt Moylan, joint first junior clerk, are highly organised and efficient."
"The clerks at 2TG are approachable and reliable in all regards. They build and maintain strong relationships with solicitors firms."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Dougherty KC is widely known for his expertise in professional negligence. He also takes on a huge range of high-value insurance claims, including those relating to instances of art theft, financial crime and property damage.
"Charles is the ideal choice for complex cases. He is fantastic at stepping back to see the bigger picture to solve the problems."
Neil Moody KC is a highly respected silk who is extremely well versed in the area of property damage and frequently advises on insurance coverage disputes arising out of incidents of fire and flood. He is also skilled in handling negligence cases and the liability aspects of complex claims.
"Neil is an outstanding leader, on top of the detail and strategic."
Timothy Killen has considerable expertise in property damage disputes as part of a broader insurance and reinsurance practice. He offers further strengths in construction, business interruption and D&O insurance-related matters.
"Timothy is excellent - he is incredibly fast and is easy to deal with."
"Timothy is very calm on his feet, has excellent technical expertise and provides clarity in his advice."
David Thomas has a strong insurance practice acting both for insurers and insureds. He acts in a wide variety of matters covering the likes of construction disputes, business interruption and damages.
"David's advice is accessible and commercially focused."
"David is sensible, commercial and pragmatic. He has a smart legal mind and advises well."
Lucas Fear-Segal is regularly instructed in a broad range of insurance mandates, including those involving property damage disputes and claims against solicitors. He also handles life insurance cases.
"Lucas is completely on top of it all, he is incredibly personable, and his skill far surpasses his year of call."
"Lucas is an exceptionally bright and highly competent all-round junior."
"Lucas is a go-to in situations involving urgent deadliness. He gets things done accurately and quickly."
Robert Moxon Browne KC is very experienced at dealing with insurance coverage issues and claim repudiation. He has a niche specialism in contested life insurance claims, an area in which he regularly represents reinsurers. He further displays considerable knowledge of matters involving fraudulent behaviour.
"Robert is a fantastic cross-examiner who is adept at handling the most complex and sensitive cases."
"Robert is a highly knowledgeable silk with huge gravitas. His paperwork is first class."
Sonia Nolten KC maintains a strong insurance practice dominated by work in the life and health spheres. Her wide-ranging capabilities also extend to property damage cases and she is further experienced in handling insurance disputes relating to fraud.
"Sonia is an excellent advocate, and is good on both property and life insurance work."
"Sonia is a great blend of being both really strong and easy to work with. She's a very strong, quick-thinking and thorough advocate."
"She's personable and super bright. Sonia gets on well with her clients."
William Clerk is a well-respected junior with a growing presence in the insurance space. He has a balanced practice, representing both defendants and claimants, often in difficult coverage disputes and fraud-related claims.
"William has a commerical mind and good ability to speak in court."
"William is always exceptionally well prepared. He really understands how these cases are handled and is always on top of things."
"William's work product is outstanding and always cuts through the noise to address the key issues at play."