Benjamin Browne
‘An excellent and thorough advocate with a meticulous attention to detail.'
2 Temple Gardens
More information‘2 Temple Gardens is known for its strength in complex personal injury’, with notable strength in cross-border work. William Clerk and Charles Dougherty KC act on behalf of World Rugby in Popham v World Rugby Ltd, a claim brought by a group of former professionals including former Wales international Alix Popham and England 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson, who have been diagnosed with early onset dementia after their playing careers. Martin Porter KC has strength in cycling claims. Meghann McTague has an established practice in foreign claims and group litigation, exemplified by her work in AA v FS Commercial, claims arising out of the UK’s largest prosecution for modern slavery. Niazi Fetto KC was made silk in the 2023 round, and Harry Trusted joined the set from Outer Temple Chambers in January 2023.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Consistently excellent clerking team led by Lee Tyler. '
- 'The clerks are very good at 2 Temple Gardens. Lee Tyler is a fantastic senior clerk. '
- 'Top chambers from cross-border personal injury cases. Their expertise and experience in issues of jurisdiction and choice of law is unrivalled.'
- '2 Temple Gardens is known for its strength in complex personal injury - particularly where this overlaps with cross jurisdictional work.'
- 'The Clerks at 2 Temple Gardens provide a high quality and efficient service and are always of great assistance.'
- '2 Temple Gardens have an impressive collection of juniors and silks, offering consistent quality. '
- '2 Temple Gardens is known for its strength in complex personal injury - particularly where this overlaps with cross jurisdictional work.'
- '2 Temple Gardens will always provide skilled negotiators and barristers with amazing attention to detail in complex areas of personal injury and insurance law'
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.
Charles Dougherty
'Charles has a sharp legal mind and has an enviable ability to explain incredibly complex matters in a simple and effective way.'
Marie Louise Kinsler
‘Marie Louise is an expert in this area with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and a fearless approach towards litigation.'
Martin Porter
‘Martin is a powerhouse when it comes to high-value claims. His knowledge and expertise is rivalled by few and having him in your corner is a real cushion of stability.’
Howard Palmer
‘Howard is very professional and client friendly, collaborative and has excellent judgement.’
2022 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.
Rehana Azib
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Incredibly bright, astute and able to understand the intricacies of complex legal points as well as the wider needs of the clients.
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Rehana Azib
'Rehana is brilliant at putting clients at ease and provides clear and succinct advice.'
Lucy Wyles
Rehana Azib
Lucy Wyles
‘Well-known in the cross border field, Lucy uses her vast knowledge to devastating effect, a master of the court and negotiating rooms alike'
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.
Niazi Fetto
‘Niazi is an outstanding junior. He has a tireless work-ethic, a fierce intelligence and puts clients completely at ease.'
Niazi Fetto
‘Experienced, a strong tactician and trusted by clients.’
Juniors
Personal injury - 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.
Christopher Russell
‘Meticulous in preparation, polished advocate, skillful presentation of arguments.'
Meghann McTague
‘Meghann is an impressive barrister - an eloquent and calm yet forceful advocate, her attention to detail is invaluable and her commitment to her work is endless.'
Roger Harris
‘Good and clear identification of issues and excellent analysis of these which require high level understanding of the medical evidence.’
Harry Trusted
‘Harry is a very clear-sighted barrister. He has sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to problems cutting through complex facts or difficult law.’
Anna Hughes
‘Tenacious, diligent and bright, Anna is renowned for fighting her client's corner. An excellent up-and-coming Junior.'
Alistair Mackenzie
'A superb legal mind. Very intelligent and tactically aware - a very talented barrister,'
Henry Morton Jack
‘Fantastic on his feet, with a real knack for developing his argument in the most persuasive manner.’
Helen Bell
‘Helen's advocacy is assured and impressive.'
Robert Cumming
‘Robert's knowledge of personal injury claims is excellent and is able to get through the detail and reach the appropriate points.'
Anastasia Karseras
‘Anastasia’s advocacy is exceptional. She is always extremely well-prepared and able to think fast on her feet when required.’
John William McDonald
Andrew Bershadski
‘Highly intelligent, well organised and very hard working. Andrew is a forceful advocate and is very good with clients.'
Tom Fairclough
'Tom is thorough, knowledgeable and always approachable'
Jack Harris
‘Extremely personable and very sensible, with the legal acumen to back it up. A class operator.'
Helen Wolstenholme
‘Very thorough and always well-prepared. Good negotiator and advocate.’
Personal injury - 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.
Christopher Russell
‘Meticulous in preparation, polished advocate, skillful presentation of arguments.'
Meghann McTague
‘Meghann is an impressive barrister - an eloquent and calm yet forceful advocate, her attention to detail is invaluable and her commitment to her work is endless.'
Roger Harris
‘Good and clear identification of issues and excellent analysis of these which require high level understanding of the medical evidence.’
Harry Trusted
‘Harry is a very clear-sighted barrister. He has sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to problems cutting through complex facts or difficult law.’
Anna Hughes
‘Tenacious, diligent and bright, Anna is renowned for fighting her client's corner. An excellent up-and-coming Junior.'
Alistair Mackenzie
'A superb legal mind. Very intelligent and tactically aware - a very talented barrister,'
Henry Morton Jack
‘Fantastic on his feet, with a real knack for developing his argument in the most persuasive manner.’
Helen Bell
‘Helen's advocacy is assured and impressive.'
Robert Cumming
‘Robert's knowledge of personal injury claims is excellent and is able to get through the detail and reach the appropriate points.'
Anastasia Karseras
‘Anastasia’s advocacy is exceptional. She is always extremely well-prepared and able to think fast on her feet when required.’
John William McDonald
Andrew Bershadski
‘Highly intelligent, well organised and very hard working. Andrew is a forceful advocate and is very good with clients.'
Tom Fairclough
'Tom is thorough, knowledgeable and always approachable'
Jack Harris
‘Extremely personable and very sensible, with the legal acumen to back it up. A class operator.'
Helen Wolstenholme
‘Very thorough and always well-prepared. Good negotiator and advocate.’