Temple Legal Protection, the leading after-the-event (ATE) insurer in the ongoing phone hacking litigation, is pleased to congratulate Ellen Gallagher and her colleagues at Hamlins, Roddy Chisholm Batten and his team at Clintons, as well as David Sherborne, Julian Santos, and Ben Hamer of 5RB for their role in securing a well-deserved settlement on behalf of Lord Tom Watson and the Duke of Sussex in their claims against News Group Newspapers (NGN).
This historic settlement marks a significant achievement in the long-running phone hacking litigation. Temple is proud to have supported many of the claimants involved in these cases for over a decade through its ATE insurance. The company has maintained a deep commitment to ensuring that victims of unlawful information gathering and phone hacking have been provided with access to justice.
Matthew Pascall, Head of Commercial and Legal Director at Temple Legal Protection, commented, “We believe that our ATE insurance has ensured that hundreds of victims have received justice and hope that our support helped secure today’s historic settlement. This settlement is a testament to the tireless efforts and bravery of the legal teams and their clients. We are proud to have been able to assist in bringing this case to a successful conclusion.