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Temple Garden Chambers

Motor Insurance Fraud

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Temple Garden Chambers

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Motor Insurance Fraud - All Circuits

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Temple Garden Chambers is a highly regarded set described as having "a wealth of experienced members," offering unrivalled expertise and bench strength in insurance disputes involving serious allegations of fraud. Its barristers are a strong choice for insurers facing matters involving exaggerated personal injuries, staged accidents, credit hire frauds and fabricated documentation. The set acted in Bryan v QBE which was a matter concerned with the costs implications of fundamental dishonesty in claims involving personal injury and credit hire.

Dean Norton is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks at Temple Gardens are efficient and consistently excellent in all that they do. They are keen to build relationships with and add value to those instructing.

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  • The clerks provide a good, prompt service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward Hutchin
    Edward Hutchin

    Edward Hutchin

    Edward Hutchin possesses a wealth of expertise in handling fraudulent insurance matters, including motor, personal injury and public liability claims. He is frequently instructed by insurers in claims where fundamental dishonesty is suspected.

    • Edward is very experienced and very good.

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    • He is a strong barrister.

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  • Paul McGrath
    Paul McGrath

    Paul McGrath

    Paul McGrath demonstrates considerable expertise in a range of motor fraud cases, including those relating to exaggerated claims, fundamental dishonesty and staged accidents. He is also noted for his strength in handling credit hire and personal injury matters.

    • He is an excellent barrister.

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    • Paul is very knowledgeable and very prepared. He is also sensible and pragmatic.

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    • Paul has a lovely court manner and is very persuasive.

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  • Timothy Sharpe
    Timothy Sharpe

    Timothy Sharpe

    A large proportion of Timothy Sharpe's practice focuses on claims involving alleged fraud. He frequently acts for insurers in staged collision claims, phantom passenger cases and fraud ring cases.

    • Timothy is one of my go-to barristers in this space.

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    • He is very good.

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  • James Rozier
    James Rozier

    James Rozier

    James Rozier represents insurers in large-scale cases involving fraud rings, credit hire and exaggerated diagnoses provided by medical professionals. He is well regarded for his ability to prove issues of fundamental dishonesty within cases.

    • James is very good at drafting.

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    • James has an outstanding capability and approach to even the most technical, complex and sensitive of cases which really sets him apart from his peers. He is a robust and tenacious advocate.

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