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Group Litigation

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2 Temple Gardens

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What the Team is Known For

2 Temple Gardens has an excellent track record of acting in some of the most significant group litigation in recent years. The set leverages expertise in product liability, personal injury and healthcare law to operate in a variety of group claims which span across practice areas and jurisdictions. One source highlights their "market-leading experience in group litigation and product liability litigation." A recent work highlight is Limbu and others v Dyson Technology Limited and others, a large group action brought by migrant workers employed in factory facilities in Malaysia which manufactured Dyson-branded products.

Lee Tyler is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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Good clerking and they always get back to you quickly. The have all sorts of training and offer a lot to us. 2TG are leaders in the field in terms of conferences and other events.
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The clerks at 2TG are always responsive and proactive. 2TG has always been able to identify and involve other members of chambers with the appropriate expertise and level of seniority.
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The clerks are very well organised, Lee Tyler is very good.
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From the barristers to the clerks and support staff, the entire team operates with a shared commitment to quality and integrity.
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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Dougherty
Charles Dougherty KC has broad experience in group litigation. He is often sought out to defend large claims relating to personal injury, medical devices and human rights breaches.
Charles is an expert in his field, he gives clear and direct advice, and he is impressive in front of clients.
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Charles is a top silk in group litigation. He is someone you're happy to put in front of clients, very smart and readily gets to grips with the technical side of cases.
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He is terrifyingly bright. His submissions are very clever - he talks in the same language as judges. He is brilliant on his feet because he is compelling, reasonable and takes the right points.
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Gareth Shires
Gareth Shires is a distinguished practitioner in group litigation thanks to his work in key cases, including data protection and vehicle emissions claims.
Gareth is a great advocate, he negotiates and agrees reasonably.
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Gareth is doing huge amount on these cases. He is able to withstand a huge workload across wide range of work streams. He can keep up the standards months after months.
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He is a procedural expert.
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Marie Louise Kinsler
Marie Louise Kinsler KC has a leading group litigation practice. She is especially noted for her work in international group claims accusing mineral and oil companies of environmental and human rights abuses.
She is a very good oral advocate and team leader. I always want her on cases due to the vast volume of knowledge she brings to bear.
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She's a go-to expert in my eyes. Just really experienced and one of the best at what she does.
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She has encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and combines this with the tactical mind needed for group litigation. She is a go-to silk for group claims.
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Alistair Mackenzie
Alistair Mackenzie focuses his practice on group litigation arising from environmental damage and product liability. With expertise in private international law, he is highly sought after in cross-border group litigation.
Alistair is hugely committed, great to work with and he is massive legal brain. His advocacy is truly excellent. He is very confident and a very effective communicator.
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Alistair is great on his feet and his written advocacy and pleadings are also perfect. He is absolutely amazing, unrivalled in his experience of cross-border work.
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Alistair really knows his stuff and is incredibly bright.
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He's a wonderful person to work with. Has great expertise and experience in this area, is extremely hard-working and a great person to have on the team.
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Alistair is sharp, tactical and a pleasure to work with.
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Meghann McTague
Meghann McTague acts in high-profile group claims and has copious expertise in actions related to personal injury and human rights.
She's a star. She spoke convincingly, a very impressive moment. I have absolutely loved working with her.
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Meghann is a true all-rounder. Intelligent, knowledgeable, excellent with clients, and especially gifted at strategic planning and forward-thinking, she is a brilliant group litigation practitioner.
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Meghann is an exceptional barrister. When Meghann speaks, you listen - not just because of the strength of her argument, but because of the authority and insight with which she delivers it.
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A fantastic junior. She is very thorough and coherent and has an engaging advocacy style, where the judge is attracted by her arguments. The best junior I instruct currently.
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Meghann is excellent, a strong communicator and she listens carefully.
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Andrew Bershadski
Andrew Bershadski has extensive experience handling complex international group claims in the personal injury space, generally on behalf of mining and natural resources companies. He also works in cases concerning alleged human rights abuses.
Andrew is an asset to the set, a great legal mind, fantastic advocate, and very personable.
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Andrew really impressed me. He was a joy to work with. He is vigorous, focused, a great opponent to have.
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Andrew was junior counsel on a huge group claim, and did the advocacy in a disclosure hearing for us - very good and highly recommend him.
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Anna Dannreuther
Anna Dannreuther of Old Square Chambers is a well-regarded junior with expertise in high-stakes group litigation mandates. She has appeared at various levels of court both led and unled, including the employment tribunals, High Court and Court of Appeal.
She is brilliant and punches above her weight.
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Niazi Fetto
Niazi Fetto KC boasts a highly-rated group litigation practice that regularly pulls on his expertise in personal injury cases. Outside of the personal injury context, he has also worked on cross-border group claims, both for and against the British government, typically arising in Commonwealth contexts.
He is very good at thinking things though, is good at speaking with experts, and is very good strategically. He is also one of the most courteous yet effective advocates.
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Niazi is a confident and experienced practitioner who is especially knowledgeable in personal injury and historic cross-border cases, including disease claims and those raising human rights issues.
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Tom Fairclough
Tom Fairclough has a broad group litigation practice, which spans product liability, personal injury and human rights abuses. His wide experience makes him a highly regarded and sought-after junior on these cases.
Tom is a superstar. He really does know what he's talking about, a seriously clever guy and a really hard worker - absolutely excellent.
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Tom is fantastic, both with clients and on his feet in court, a brilliant advocate. Anybody who has seen him in action would be amazed how relatively junior he is, given his strategic thinking.
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Tom was very good and I was impressed by his diligence, responsiveness, and his brain. He is a star in the making and certainly one to watch for this area of law.
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Tom is incredibly bright, his judgement is spot-on, and he has an excellent manner with clients. He operates beyond his level of call and can be entrusted with the most complex and important cases.
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Tom is an exceptional barrister, working far beyond his call. His expertise is evident in his meticulous preparation and his ability to anticipate and counter opposing arguments effectively.
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Benjamin Phelps
Benjamin Phelps has an active practice in private international law, product liability and personal injury and is a sought after junior in high-profile group claims, especially on jurisdictional issues.
Ben is truly a star and star of the future. He is strong strategically, and really strong on group actions because he is good at working in a team.
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Benjamin is incredibly enthusiastic and has great energy - he's coming up.
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A first class barrister.
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Benjamin is one of the most impressive young juniors I've worked with. He had an impressive command of the tech issues, and a very good manner with the client.
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