At 2TG our people are hard-working, forward-thinking and approachable. We believe our supportive culture is one of our greatest strengths.
With the set comprising around 60 barristers, we know each other well and work effectively together. We often operate in large teams with clients. Our practice management team is modern and commercial, matching barrister experience thoughtfully to clients’ requirements.
At 2TG our barristers are expert in a broad range of complementary practice areas and we enjoy repeat instructions from a variety of loyal clients.
Practised advocates from the start, all our Silks and the vast majority of our Junior barristers are recognised as leaders in their chosen fields. Many of us are at the forefront of shaping the law in our specialist areas and we pride ourselves in having excellent industry knowledge.
At 2TG our barristers have excellent experience acting across a range of industry sectors and we are able to offer advice in an informed and commercial context.
Our combination of practice area excellence and industry expertise means we possess real insight into the commercial realities facing our clients operating in these areas. Secondment plays an important part of our commitment to developing our skills and understanding.
2TG is home to award-winning accredited mediators, arbitrators, adjudicators and experts with considerable experience of alternative dispute resolution.
Our barristers are also skilled as advocates in different alternative dispute resolution procedures and work strategically with clients to understand their commercial objectives, and then to resolve litigation as cost-effectively and expeditiously as possible.
Work with an international dimension forms a significant part of many barristers’ work at 2TG.
We appear in international courts and arbitral tribunals all over the world, frequently acting on complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. We are particularly well-known for managing cross border litigation on matters of jurisdiction and applicable law and appear regularly in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
At 2TG, in addition to our professional advice, we are recognised for our excellent contribution to education and development. We provide regular high-quality training.
Our reputation among the legal profession and other clients for our first-rate webinars and in-person conferences is very important to us. We also contribute frequently at industry events and as editors of leading texts and authors on topics of legal interest.
Billy Hammonds is Joint Deputy Senior Clerk at 2TG.
He works in conjunction with Lee Tyler and alongside Leanne Taylor as part of a ten strong team providing practice and business support to the barristers. Described by clients in the leading directories as ‘very responsive’ ‘down to earth’ and ‘a pleasure throughout’, Billy’s career as a barristers’ clerk spans more than 15 years.
He provides advice to the individual members of chambers in relation to the progression and management of their practices, and also contributes to the marketing and business development strategy of chambers as a whole. His daily responsibilities include supporting client relationships, managing diaries, allocating work and negotiating fees.
In addition to looking after the clients and business in 2TG’s domestic markets, Billy has a particular focus on international work emanating from Europe and the Gulf States. He is a regular visitor to these regions and plays a leading role in the set’s annual arbitration conference in Dubai.
Over the years he has been at 2TG, Billy has developed a sound knowledge of all Chambers’ specialist areas and is equally at home whether dealing with clients of the commercial, insurance or healthcare and injury practices.
In recent years, he has undertaken the Bar Council’s Direct Public Access Course, Advanced Equality and Diversity Training and in 2019 completed the ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
“Billy Hammonds, joint deputy senior clerk, provides an excellent service.“
“Billy Hammonds, joint deputy senior clerk, in particular is faultless in his service.“
“Billy Hammonds, joint deputy senior clerk, is very good at managing expectations and is proactive when it comes to administrative matters.“
Chambers UK 2024
“Very professional clerks room. Billy Hammonds in particular balances friendliness with excellence – nothing is too much trouble.“
“Billy Hammonds and Lee Tyler are friendly, efficient and accommodating.“
“The clerks are experienced and knowledgeable about the professional indemnity market. I would single our senior clerk Lee Tyler and one of his deputies, Billy Hammonds, as particularly able and well-regarded by our clients.“
Legal 500 2024
“The clerking is absolutely superb. Billy Hammonds is first-rate and my favourite clerk at any chambers.”
Chambers UK 2023
“…down to earth, approachable, and capable of having an open, honest, and straightforward dialogue when it comes to fees and ensuring his barristers’ diaries are correctly maintained.”
“…always picks up the phone and is honest, lovely and easy to work with.”
Chambers UK 2022
“With the assistance from the likes of Billy Hammonds we are guaranteed a responsive and trustworthy service.”
“adept at sourcing the right counsel for the right fee at short notice.”
“Joint first junior clerk Billy Hammonds is particularly involved in the insurance and commercial side of 2TG’s practice.”
Legal 500 2022
“Very responsive and accommodating… a pleasure throughout”
Legal 500 2021
“Very good – punctual, and good at getting fee estimates”
Legal 500 2020 United Arab Emirates
“Friendly and approachable” “He is the most helpful clerk I have ever come across and I can always rely upon his recommendations, knowing that he puts forward counsel who meet my needs, not just those who are available”
Chambers UK 2020
“…Always professional, efficient, and approachable”
Legal 500 2020
“Excellent … very helpful and provides a quick response to enquiries”
Legal 500 2019