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Property Damage

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2 Temple Gardens

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Property Damage - London (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

2 Temple Gardens is a go-to set for property damage work, possessing an unrivalled bench of silks and juniors with an impressive breadth of expertise. Commentators confirm that the set is "absolutely the elite of this space". Members of the set are regularly sought after to handle complex coverage and liability issues arising from major floods, fires and construction projects. The set boasts further expertise in subsidence matters arising from tree roots and shrubs. Case highlights include acting in Murphy v West Sussex County Council and Landbuild Limited, where claims arose due to alleged defective works to a highway drainage scheme causing flooding. The set also continued to act in Regent Superbowl v Panteli and Slush Puppie, where claims arose due to fire damage allegedly caused by a Slush Puppie machine. Sources report: "The set's barristers demonstrate an exemplary understanding of the issues presented and provide the client with the best outcome."

Lee Tyler is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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The clerking team are very good - responsive, sensible and very easy to deal with, which makes my life easy.
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The service of the clerks and all other staff I have encountered at 2 Temple Gardens has been excellent.
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The clerks are very responsive and ready to help with all types of queries at any given moment.
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The clerks' room is top notch. They're business-savvy and know how to manage instructing solicitors' expectations.
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The clerks at 2 Temple Gardens take pride in their work and have always maintained strong standards and client relationships.
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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Dougherty
Charles Dougherty KC is a well-regarded commercial practitioner who has demonstrated an ability to advocate in challenging property damage cases. He is deeply experienced in high-value claims arising out of flooding, fires and explosions.
Charles is a very good advocate.
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Charles Dougherty is an absolute wonder and the most outstanding lawyer.
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Daniel Crowley
Daniel Crowley is a well-established junior in the property damage market who bolsters his capability in the area with strong knowledge of the Defective Premises Act. He is highly regarded for his strength when it comes to handling tree root subsidence claims, and offers further experience in fire and flood-related damage cases. His practice extends to professional negligence, insurance and product liability matters.
Daniel Crowley is an absolute titan in this area.
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Doré Green
Doré Green is a highly respected senior junior who has a deep understanding of complex insurance and property damage issues. He specialises in construction-related cases while also handling a wide range of fire and flood claims. Green is also skilled in handling landslip and subsidence disputes.
Doré's advocacy is very strong and he gives very good commercial advice.
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Doré Green is excellent at dealing with experts, which requires a lot of tenacity and patience.
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Doré Green is unrivalled in his ability to manage complex expert evidence and get to the heart of the issues.
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Jack Harris
Jack Harris possesses enviable expertise in cases arising from subsidence and damage related to tree roots and shrubs, as part of a broader property damage practice. He has further experience handling complex fire cases.
Jack Harris is a very clear and detailed thinker on cases, and his predictions as to outcomes at hearings and negotiations are frequently very accurate.
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Jack Harris is a very astute lawyer who is able to make the most complex of issues understandable to the average layperson.
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Jack demonstrates excellent attention to detail and consistently delivers strong written and oral advocacy.
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Lucas Fear-Segal
Lucas Fear-Segal is frequently instructed on complex property damage cases, with experience across disputes arising from fires, floods and contamination. He has a further specialism in damage to artworks, cultural property and other luxury assets.
Lucas is able to distil from mountains of information the key issues and formulate appropriate strategies. His advice is thorough and clear, and his written submissions are compelling.
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Lucas Fear-Segal's oral opinions are deftly delivered to inspire confidence in his analysis. He is swift but sure-footed.
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He's tremendous and very good on paper and on his feet.
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David Thomas
David Thomas possesses expertise spanning a broad array of property damage cases, including major fire, defective premises and flood matters. He has further experience in tree root subsidence and professional negligence cases.
David is very bright, with a maturity of thought and analysis well beyond his year of call. He is utterly reliable.
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David Thomas is insightful, commercially aware, and his advocacy is very strong.
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David has an ability to quickly comprehend the most complex of cases and provide clear and logical advice that provides a practical pathway for progress.
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Howard Palmer
Howard Palmer KC is experienced in a broad range of property damage work, ranging from complex construction disputes through to subsidence and flood claims. He is known for his ability to handle cases with highly technical aspects, such as those involving medical or engineering issues. He further has considerable expertise in cases arising from tree root damage.
Howard Palmer is extremely well prepared and he has a huge level of experience.
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Howard is absolutely excellent and very experienced.
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Howard has an intuitive grasp on the law. He is experienced, good with clients and easy to work with.
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Jessica Van Der Meer
Jessica Van Der Meer is extremely adept at handling property damage disputes covering a wide range of matters from flood to fire in commercial and residential settings. She is frequently sought by insurers and claimants.
Jessica provides clear, concise and strategic advice.
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Jessica is a natural advocate who thrives on commercial traction and litigation pressure.
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Jessica's drafting skills are fantastic, and she combines deep knowledge with sound, clear tactical strategy. She is adaptable to any situation in and out of court.
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Sonia Nolten
Sonia Nolten KC possesses deep experience in insurance and property damage, which she brings to bear in a wide range of claims, including those concerning fire and water damage to residential and commercial property. She is also an expert in construction disputes and is known for her ability when handling complex liability issues.
Sonia can advise on the best practical route to achieve the optimum outcome for her clients.
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Sonia Nolten is very easy to deal, very client-friendly and extremely intelligent.
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Sonia is an excellent advocate and a real fighter. She is very tenacious and not afraid to pursue difficult points.
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