Adam Temple

Practice Areas

Adam Temple is a leading junior barrister in financial services, banking, insurance, and cryptoassets litigation. He brings exceptional expertise to complex financial and commercial disputes both in the UK and internationally.

His practice spans litigation in England, the Dubai International Financial Centre, the Abu Dhabi General Market, and Guernsey (in a consultative role). Adam has established himself as a go-to advocate for high-stakes regulatory matters and commercial litigation. His recent work includes representing Frasers Group in its claim against Morgan Stanley, and the litigation between SKAT and MCML.

In financial services regulatory work, Adam frequently represents the Financial Conduct Authority in cases involving collective investment schemes and FCA enforcement action. His track record includes groundbreaking cryptocurrency cases such as Gidiplus v FCA, Vladimir Consulting v FCA, and Moneybrain v FCA – the first trio of such cases to reach determination.

In banking and finance, Adam handles matters ranging from complex fraud claims to regulatory compliance. He is recognized for his analytical skills and ability to navigate intricate financial instruments and regulations. His insurance practice encompasses significant coverage disputes and arbitrations, particularly in professional indemnity matters.

Professional Memberships

COMBAR, ChBA, PNBA, Financial Services Lawyers Association

Publications

Consultant editor of Financial Services in Halsbury’s Laws of England; joint author of a chapter on financial advisers in Professional Negligence and Liability; joint author of A Practical Guide to Financial Ombudsman Service Claims; author of the Collective Investment Law chapter in Laws of the DIFC; contributing author in Jack: Documentary Credits (upcoming).