2 Temple Gardens
More informationThe insurance team at 2 Temple Gardens handle all aspects of non-marine insurance and reinsurance disputes, including jurisdiction and choice of law issues, policy construction, scope of indemnity and effectiveness and scope of notifications and claims. Charles Dougherty KC, who one client noted as ‘engaging and charming,’ is sought after for his wide experience in insurance and reinsurance claims alongside being involved in business interruption insurance litigation – he represented Allianz in Various Eateries v Allianz where he led Timothy Killen and acted for insurers in a test case brought by the owner of Coppa Club and Nocci in relation to issues of aggregation and policy periods in respect of Covid-19 business interruption loss and what business interruption losses are covered as a result of business closures during the Covid-19 pandemic. Marie Louise Kinsler KC handles cross-border insurance matters, having acted for insurers in a wide variety of claims and has expertise in contribution and recovery claims with an international element, while Neil Moody KC handles a full range of coverage disputes and is retained to advise on business interruption policy coverage issues arising out of Covid-19 lockdowns. Niazi Fetto KC and Sonia Nolten KC are 2023 silk appointments.
Testimonials
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- 'Billy Hammond and Lee Tyler are friendly, efficient and accommodating.'
- 'Lee Tyler in particular is very good.
- 'Leanne Taylor in particular is an excellent clerk, reliable, friendly and always goes the extra mile.'
- '2 Temple Gardens are our 'go to' chambers for insurance and reinsurance disputes. They have particular depth of experience dealing with disputes in the UAE, with a number of barristers regularly appearing in the DIFC and ADGM Courts.'
- '2 Temple Gardens is one of my main go-to sets for insurance related defence work. Their counsel pull out all the stops and are accommodating. A commercially minded set.'
- 'I always find the clerks to be helpful and professional.'
- 'They do have strength in depth in these areas around insurance litigation and have a wide range of seminars that take place frequently.'
- 'One of the top sets serving the insurance industry - quality advice and advocacy from top KC to junior counsel level.'