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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

The barristers at 2 Temple Gardens are routinely retained by clients seeking representation in commercial disputes involving companies in the UK and overseas, and have a particular flair for litigation involving contract disputes. Members of "the super-responsive and friendly team" act across a broad range of industry sectors including financial services, insurance and reinsurance, construction, healthcare, sport and leisure, and energy. Recent work includes the USD14 billion claim concerning alleged unlawful means conspiracies and bribery brought by Ziyavudin Magomedov, as well as the highly publicised Russian Aircraft litigation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Dougherty
1
Charles Dougherty
1
Band 1

He is a very clever person who is particularly good on jurisdictional issues.

Charles is a super commercial lawyer who is very good at working through problems. He runs a collaborative team in cases and is always available and easy to work with.

Charles Dougherty is a top silk in group litigation covering both pure product liability and consumer group actions. He has a specialism in international group actions.

He is one of the best advocates I have ever worked with, and represents an asset to any team. His mastery of jurisdiction issues is second to none.

He is a very effective advocate who is calm in court, detailed in his legal submissions and rigorous in his approach. Clients really enjoy working with him.

Alistair Mackenzie
6
Alistair Mackenzie
6
Band 6

Alistair Mackenzie is brilliant. He is a fine junior who expertly deals with conflict-of-law issues.

Alistair's approachable demeanour, combined with his authoritative presence, makes him a real standout in any legal setting.

Alistair has exceptional mastery of the relevant case law on jurisdiction and is a calm and effective advocate. He is a pleasure to work with.

William Clerk
6
William Clerk
6
Band 6

William Clerk is a genuine superstar. He is fantastic with clients, impressive with opponents and a real team player.

His attention to detail, technical ability and commercial advice are genuinely exceptional. He impresses clients with his personable approach and the speed at which he understands their business.

Will is friendly and approachable, super smart and brilliant with clients.

U
James Partridge
U
Up and Coming

James Partridge is a proper workhorse and unbelievably bright. He is a man who can see the wood from the trees.

James Partridge is very thorough and very considered in his advice. He is extremely detailed and turns things around very quickly.

James is accessible, very capable and always extremely helpful. Clever and sensible with it, he is someone whose case strategies make sense.

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Charles Dougherty KC
1
Charles Dougherty KC
1
Band 1

Juniors

London (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Alistair Mackenzie
6
Alistair Mackenzie
6
Band 6
William Clerk
6
William Clerk
6
Band 6
U
James Partridge
U
Up and Coming