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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- '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.'