Charles Dougherty
‘Charles' knowledge of this area of law is second to none. His organisational skills mean that he is the counsel of choice in large volume product liability claims.'
2 Temple Gardens
More information2 Temple Gardens is experienced in all aspects of product liability from global manufacturing and distribution, complex supply chains to contractual liability and insurance coverage. Members such as Charles Dougherty KC and Jack Harris are well-versed in clinical negligence and personal injury cases in relation to medical devices and pharmaceutical claims. Neil Moody KC is well-known for dealing with claims arising out of fires and flood damage. Isabel Barter has moved to 4 New Square Chambers.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great clerks room - also good at dealing with situations where multiple parties are represented by multiple counsel in chambers.'
- 'The clerks provide an excellent service. They are courteous and respond to enquiries with alacrity.'
- '2TG are an excellent set. The clerks are very responsive and usually have a good choice of counsel available.'
- '2TG are a heavyweight set in this area and strength from top to bottom.'
- '2TG has great strength and depth in product liability.'
- 'Great set - very commercially minded, great value barristers.'
- '2 Temple Gardens has considerable strength in the field of product defect work.'
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.
Neil Moody
‘Neil is very impressive in court. His submissions are incredibly clear and manage to cut through complex legal and factual submissions with ease.’
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.
Anna Hughes
‘Anna is very intelligent with a keen eye for detail. She has a very good manner with clients and witnesses and gets to grip with the key issues quickly.'
Jack Harris
Alistair Mackenzie
‘Alistair provides mature and helpful insight in a legal team and is likely to be an ever-increasing presence in the product liability world.'
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.
Anna Hughes
‘Anna is very intelligent with a keen eye for detail. She has a very good manner with clients and witnesses and gets to grip with the key issues quickly.'
Jack Harris
Alistair Mackenzie
‘Alistair provides mature and helpful insight in a legal team and is likely to be an ever-increasing presence in the product liability world.'