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Eleanor Temple KC

Eleanor Temple KC

Kings Chambers, Yorkshire And The Humber

Position

Eleanor Temple's practice focuses on commercial litigation for domestic and international clients with a particular emphasis on insolvency and company (predominantly shareholder) law disputes, partnership actions, banking and finance, guarantees, civil fraud, contract disputes, breach of trust and fiduciary duties, including asset tracing claims, and directors' disqualification. One commentator recently described Eleanor as "simply excellent".

Eleanor is the Chair of R3 for the Yorkshire Region, the Chair of the NECCBA and sits regularly as a Recorder and Deputy District Judge on the North Eastern Circuit.

Career

June 2018 - Recorder (Civil)

March 2018 - Appointed a Recorder (Family) N

September 2017 - Appointed Chair of the R3 Yorkshire Region

October 2016 - Appointed Chair of North Eastern Circuit Commercial Bar Association (NECCBA)

2015 Deputy District Judge (Civil) North Eastern Circuit

2015 Deputy District Judge (BPC authorisation)

Memberships

R3 Chair (Yorkshire), Insolvency Lawyers Association, Chancery Bar Association, Northern Circuit Commercial Bar Association, Northern Chancery Bar Association

Education

University: St Johns College, University of Durham

Degree: 1st Class (Hons) Law

Mentions

North Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Commercial litigation

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Eleanor Temple KC – Kings Chambers ‘Eleanor has a first-class analytical mind. A brilliant court advocate.'
North Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Company and insolvency

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Eleanor Temple KC – Kings Chambers 'Eleanor is one of the top nationwide insolvency barristers. She is strong in every aspect of her work: technically brilliant in her opinions; persuasive in her written submissions; challenging and realistic in her strategic advice; and adaptable in her advocacy.'
Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Company and insolvency

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Eleanor Temple KC – Kings Chambers 'Eleanor is the best barrister for insolvency in Leeds bar none.'