The 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.

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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.'

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.

1

Andrew Miller

1

Charles Dougherty

‘Charles has an engaging and charming style in his advocacy. He is also well-versed as an insurance barrister.’

2

Bob Moxon Browne

‘An excellent advocate with real gravitas.’

2

Neil Moody

‘Hugely experienced, excellent cross-examiner and a very tough opponent, but charming with it.’

3

Howard Palmer

‘Howard is part of the bedrock of the insurance Bar. He is a wonderful team leader, and puts everyone at ease in breaking down even the most complicated insurance issues. In court, he’s a smooth operator and holds the ear of any judge all the way up to the Supreme Court.’

5

Marie Louise Kinsler

‘Barrister of choice for conflict of laws issues in insurance cases.'

2023 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.

Sonia Nolten

‘Ferociously bright, and has a pre-eminent position in the insurance market. She is particularly experienced in dealing with large claims involving fire, which require careful and forensic handling of expert evidence.’

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.

3

Daniel Crowley

‘Excellent subject specific knowledge, well organised and good to deal with.'

3

Timothy Killen

‘Very bright and great with his case law. Thinks about things carefully and is very responsive. Clients like him.'

3

David Thomas

‘Reliable and helpful. Good drafting skills and effective in Court, on what are often sensitive cases where the claimant has very strong views.'

3

Lucas Fear-Segal

‘Impressive. Very good on paper and analysis. Strong advocacy. Very easy to work with.'

3

Doré Green

‘Very calm, clear and easy to work with.’

4

William Clerk

‘Strong legal mind and knowledge tempered by commercial acumen, attention to detail and thoroughness, clear and concise written advice, tenacious but fair and respectful in their approach to advocacy.'

4

George Hilton

‘George is extremely user friendly. He is a real team player. He is excellent at understanding the technical detail and testing the expert evidence. His advice is always clear cogent and concise. He is willing to take on cases at short notice and provides an excellent service.'