Charles Dougherty
‘Charles is a tenacious advocate with an unparalleled grasp of the law. His ability to cut through the issues and focus on the key points commends him to judges and clients alike.'
2 Temple Gardens
More informationMembers of 2 Temple Gardens are well-versed in group actions arising from product liability, personal injury, professional negligence, healthcare and environmental law, and have a track record of international group matters related to business human rights. Charles Dougherty is acting for World Rugby in relation to group claims brought by former rugby union players in England and overseas regarding concussions sustained during their careers. Acting on behalf of a large group of Liverpool fans following the events at the Champions League final in Paris in 2022, Alistair Mackenzie is another member that is active in the sports sector. Meanwhile, Marie Louise Kinsler KC acts for claimants in a large-scale group action by the Ogale farming and fishing community arising out of oil extraction in Nigeria after a Supreme Court ruling in May 2021 that there was a ‘good arguable case’ that Shell, in addition to its Nigerian subsidiaries, was responsible for the damage caused by leaks in the Niger delta.
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Testimonials
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- 'I find the clerks to be responsive, helpful and supportive.'
- 'Oliver Gillen-Smith has been very responsive and helpful.'
- 'The clerking room provides a good service.'
- 'Clerks and service is excellent - I can always rely on the clerks.'
- 'They are my go-to set for complex jurisdictional issues. '
- '2 Temple Gardens is a good, respected set for personal injury, inquests and inquiries, particularly involving government or group litigation. '
- 'This is my go-to chambers.
- 'The barristers at 2 Temple Gardens are like no other, a pool of overflowing talent.'
Silks
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.
Marie Louise Kinsler
‘Superb. The undoubted choice for dealing with conflict of law issues in group claims.'
Juniors
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.
Alistair Mackenzie
‘Alistair's particular strengths are hi breadth of experience and his super-sharp brain.'
Anna Hughes
: 'Brilliant. One of the best barristers out there for complex medical devices and pharmaceutical group claim. A great advocate.'
Meghann McTague
'She is a phenomenal communicator with the ability to condense large quantities of complex material into a clear, digestible and persuasive narrative. I can't recommend her highly enough.'
Leading Juniors
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.
Alistair Mackenzie
‘Alistair's particular strengths are hi breadth of experience and his super-sharp brain.'
Anna Hughes
: 'Brilliant. One of the best barristers out there for complex medical devices and pharmaceutical group claim. A great advocate.'
Meghann McTague
'She is a phenomenal communicator with the ability to condense large quantities of complex material into a clear, digestible and persuasive narrative. I can't recommend her highly enough.'