Henderson Chambers is lauded for vast experience across the full spectrum of product liability claims, with members frequently acting in high-profile cases such as proceedings arising from the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the "Dieselgate" litigation. With his practice extending to commercial and insurance-related work, Charles Gibson KC is well-known for his expertise in pharmaceutical matters. Recent noteworthy instructions of the team include Prashant Popat KC leading James Williams in VC v AstraZeneca regarding claims of injuries and death caused by its Covid-19 vaccine, Geraint Webb‘s instruction for Qatar Airways regarding a £2bn commercial claim against Airbus in relation to alleged design defects in Airbus’ A350 aircraft.
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Henderson Chambers
Les références
‘They are the best clerking team in the City – collaborative and fully reflective of the collegiate culture of this set. They treat junior solicitors with the same respect as partners, which is one reason why solicitors instruct them repeatedly. Jason Housden is a force of nature – kind, empathetic, highly business-minded and a great ambassador for the set. Daniel Kemp is cut from exactly the same cloth.’
‘The clerks are helpful and swift to respond.’
‘The clerking team at Henderson Chambers is first-rate.’
2 Temple Gardens
Recommended for expertise in matters with multi-jurisdictional elements, 2 Temple Gardens’ capabilities include experience in the medical devices, engineering, electrical and automotive products segments, with members frequently advising on a variety of topics, such as legal and contractual liability, reputational risk, and insurance coverage. Charles Dougherty KC and Anna Hughes are amongst the various set members handling tens of thousands of diesel emission claims, while Neil Moody KC‘s recent work highlights include acting in relation to a defective Slush Puppie machine that allegedly started a serious fire, which included complex issues of jurisdiction. Instructed on behalf of a manufacturer of breast implants in an international matter regarding allegations that the implants caused a rare form of blood cancer in patients, Alistair Mackenzie is a name to note for work with cross-border elements and product recalls.
Les références
‘The clerk team, led by Lee Tyler, is invariably helpful.’
‘Senior clerk Lee Taylor is excellent – super responsive and good at finding the right barrister to match the case at hand. The clerks are always extremely helpful.
‘They are one of the top sets for product liability and have a solid group litigation record.’
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7BR
7BR is port of call for consumer goods cases, with barristers demonstrating prowess in advice on claims related to an array of products, including defective bicycles, furniture, and DIY tools. The set continues to receive instructions in high-profile matters such as acting for a cladding supplier in Grenfell-related disputes, and for claimants against Volkswagen, BMW, Renault, and others in emissions litigation. Simeon Maskrey KC has a track record in multi-party actions, and is acting for the claimants in Chown v Ministry of Defence, a group action concerning the use of the anti-malarial drug Lariam, which allegedly causes significant psychological after-effects. Jonathan Bertram is instructed in VC v Optical Express et al, a group case related to intraocular lenses, concerning claims being pursued against the suppliers of the lenses, after the original defendant Oculentis’ bankruptcy in the Netherlands.
Les références
‘The clerks are excellent, and well led by Paul Eeles.’
‘7BR are the go to Chambers for product liability work.’
‘Excellent with much strength in depth.’
Principaux dossiers
Crown Office Chambers
Well-regarded for expertise in the pharmaceuticals sector, Crown Office Chambers‘ focus areas encompass matters related to faulty electronic and mechanical products causing catastrophic damage, as well as advice on subrogated claims and cover under product liability insurance policies. Alexander Antelme KC‘s busy workload includes a leading role at court hearings in the "Dieselgate" litigation for Renault and associated companies, where Richard Sage acts unled for a co-defendant. Specialising in commercial product liability claims, Daniel Shapiro KC is instructed in Dublin Coach v Dawson and Daimler Buses (UK) Ltd (formerly Evobus), defending against a claim that Euro 6 compliant diesel exhaust systems in Mercedes Tourismo coaches were defective and caught fire.
Les références
‘An excellent set, with very capable barristers at all levels.’
‘The set of chambers is strong on product liability and commercial litigation work and as such is one of our go-to sets of chambers. ‘
‘Crown Office Chambers as a set are outstanding.’
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4 New Square Chambers
Covering sectors such as medical devices, manufacturing, food and drinks, and agricultural products, 4 New Square Chambers excels across the full range of commercial and construction disputes related to defective goods, and multi-party claimant actions regarding consumer products. David Turner KC has a specialism in claims arising from fires, and continues to act for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in litigation related to the Grenfell Tower fire, against the manufacturer of the flammable cladding panels and its parent company, and against the manufacturer of a fridge freezer. Lead junior in both of these proceedings, Isabel Barter joined from 2 Temple Gardens in December 2023, and is also instructed to handle claims arising from an electrical fire that allegedly started in a Slush Puppie machine, causing millions of pounds of damage to a bowling alley in Great Yarmouth and neighbouring premises.
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Fountain Court Chambers
Fountain Court Chambers is recommended for pharmaceutical and consumer product group actions, advice on insurance-related claims, and group litigation in the automotive industry. Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC remains busy handling civil liability and group litigation issues arising out of the Grenfell Tower fire, and emissions litigation for Stellantis brands. Akhil Shah KC is an expert for matters that require understanding of complex technical issues, and stands out for his experience in the aviation sector.
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Outer Temple Chambers
Outer Temple Chambers is well-known for representing both claimants and insurers in injury-related product liability cases, and is well-regarded for proficiency in advising corporate entities and directors on commercial claims. Robert Dickason specialises in health care-related multi-party product liability claims, and receives frequent instructions from government bodies, with recent highlights including a successful strike out of a claim against the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and drug manufacturers regarding hormonal pregnancy tests taken in the 1960s and 70s, as well as the representation of the Department of Health and Social Care in group litigation brought on by survivors of the infected blood scandal and their families. Nathan Tavares KC is instructed by the claimant in a case regarding a bicycle that split into two on a grass slope, leaving the claimant paralysed with a spinal cord injury.
Les références
‘A very strong set. I would have no hesitation in instructing a previously unfamiliar counsel based on the recommendations of counsel or the clerking team. Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters with sensitivity and confidence is the primary reason for selecting Outer Temple counsel.’
‘They are obviously a well-known leading set.’
Principaux dossiers
Serjeants' Inn Chambers
Known for a focus on representing claimants, Serjeants’ Inn Chambers houses several experts for medical device litigation: Christopher Johnston KC has a track record in various class actions related to failed hip replacements, Eloise Power is a medical barrister specialising in all aspects of cutting-edge medical device cases, which are also a specialism of Heidi Knight, whose practice extends to claims related to a variety of pharmaceutical products, and clinical trials.
Les références
‘Strong set in respect of product liability and a number of excellent clinical negligence advocates.’
‘Leading set in both clinical negligence and product liability.’
Principaux dossiers
Henderson Chambers
Les références
‘They are the best clerking team in the City – collaborative and fully reflective of the collegiate culture of this set. They treat junior solicitors with the same respect as partners, which is one reason why solicitors instruct them repeatedly. Jason Housden is a force of nature – kind, empathetic, highly business-minded and a great ambassador for the set. Daniel Kemp is cut from exactly the same cloth.’
‘The clerks are helpful and swift to respond.’
‘The clerking team at Henderson Chambers is first-rate.’
2 Temple Gardens
Recommended for expertise in matters with multi-jurisdictional elements, 2 Temple Gardens’ capabilities include experience in the medical devices, engineering, electrical and automotive products segments, with members frequently advising on a variety of topics, such as legal and contractual liability, reputational risk, and insurance coverage. Charles Dougherty KC and Anna Hughes are amongst the various set members handling tens of thousands of diesel emission claims, while Neil Moody KC‘s recent work highlights include acting in relation to a defective Slush Puppie machine that allegedly started a serious fire, which included complex issues of jurisdiction. Instructed on behalf of a manufacturer of breast implants in an international matter regarding allegations that the implants caused a rare form of blood cancer in patients, Alistair Mackenzie is a name to note for work with cross-border elements and product recalls.
Les références
‘The clerk team, led by Lee Tyler, is invariably helpful.’
‘Senior clerk Lee Taylor is excellent – super responsive and good at finding the right barrister to match the case at hand. The clerks are always extremely helpful.
‘They are one of the top sets for product liability and have a solid group litigation record.’
Principaux dossiers
7BR
7BR is port of call for consumer goods cases, with barristers demonstrating prowess in advice on claims related to an array of products, including defective bicycles, furniture, and DIY tools. The set continues to receive instructions in high-profile matters such as acting for a cladding supplier in Grenfell-related disputes, and for claimants against Volkswagen, BMW, Renault, and others in emissions litigation. Simeon Maskrey KC has a track record in multi-party actions, and is acting for the claimants in Chown v Ministry of Defence, a group action concerning the use of the anti-malarial drug Lariam, which allegedly causes significant psychological after-effects. Jonathan Bertram is instructed in VC v Optical Express et al, a group case related to intraocular lenses, concerning claims being pursued against the suppliers of the lenses, after the original defendant Oculentis’ bankruptcy in the Netherlands.
Les références
‘The clerks are excellent, and well led by Paul Eeles.’
‘7BR are the go to Chambers for product liability work.’
‘Excellent with much strength in depth.’
Principaux dossiers
Crown Office Chambers
Well-regarded for expertise in the pharmaceuticals sector, Crown Office Chambers‘ focus areas encompass matters related to faulty electronic and mechanical products causing catastrophic damage, as well as advice on subrogated claims and cover under product liability insurance policies. Alexander Antelme KC‘s busy workload includes a leading role at court hearings in the "Dieselgate" litigation for Renault and associated companies, where Richard Sage acts unled for a co-defendant. Specialising in commercial product liability claims, Daniel Shapiro KC is instructed in Dublin Coach v Dawson and Daimler Buses (UK) Ltd (formerly Evobus), defending against a claim that Euro 6 compliant diesel exhaust systems in Mercedes Tourismo coaches were defective and caught fire.
Les références
‘An excellent set, with very capable barristers at all levels.’
‘The set of chambers is strong on product liability and commercial litigation work and as such is one of our go-to sets of chambers. ‘
‘Crown Office Chambers as a set are outstanding.’
Principaux dossiers
4 New Square Chambers
Covering sectors such as medical devices, manufacturing, food and drinks, and agricultural products, 4 New Square Chambers excels across the full range of commercial and construction disputes related to defective goods, and multi-party claimant actions regarding consumer products. David Turner KC has a specialism in claims arising from fires, and continues to act for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in litigation related to the Grenfell Tower fire, against the manufacturer of the flammable cladding panels and its parent company, and against the manufacturer of a fridge freezer. Lead junior in both of these proceedings, Isabel Barter joined from 2 Temple Gardens in December 2023, and is also instructed to handle claims arising from an electrical fire that allegedly started in a Slush Puppie machine, causing millions of pounds of damage to a bowling alley in Great Yarmouth and neighbouring premises.
Principaux dossiers
Fountain Court Chambers
Fountain Court Chambers is recommended for pharmaceutical and consumer product group actions, advice on insurance-related claims, and group litigation in the automotive industry. Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC remains busy handling civil liability and group litigation issues arising out of the Grenfell Tower fire, and emissions litigation for Stellantis brands. Akhil Shah KC is an expert for matters that require understanding of complex technical issues, and stands out for his experience in the aviation sector.
Principaux dossiers
Outer Temple Chambers
Outer Temple Chambers is well-known for representing both claimants and insurers in injury-related product liability cases, and is well-regarded for proficiency in advising corporate entities and directors on commercial claims. Robert Dickason specialises in health care-related multi-party product liability claims, and receives frequent instructions from government bodies, with recent highlights including a successful strike out of a claim against the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and drug manufacturers regarding hormonal pregnancy tests taken in the 1960s and 70s, as well as the representation of the Department of Health and Social Care in group litigation brought on by survivors of the infected blood scandal and their families. Nathan Tavares KC is instructed by the claimant in a case regarding a bicycle that split into two on a grass slope, leaving the claimant paralysed with a spinal cord injury.
Les références
‘A very strong set. I would have no hesitation in instructing a previously unfamiliar counsel based on the recommendations of counsel or the clerking team. Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters with sensitivity and confidence is the primary reason for selecting Outer Temple counsel.’
‘They are obviously a well-known leading set.’
Principaux dossiers
Serjeants' Inn Chambers
Known for a focus on representing claimants, Serjeants’ Inn Chambers houses several experts for medical device litigation: Christopher Johnston KC has a track record in various class actions related to failed hip replacements, Eloise Power is a medical barrister specialising in all aspects of cutting-edge medical device cases, which are also a specialism of Heidi Knight, whose practice extends to claims related to a variety of pharmaceutical products, and clinical trials.
Les références
‘Strong set in respect of product liability and a number of excellent clinical negligence advocates.’
‘Leading set in both clinical negligence and product liability.’