Product Liability

Charles Dougherty KC is a skilled commercial product liability silk who also maintains a respectable insurance practice. He is knowledgeable on jurisdictional and conflict of laws issues. His product liability work stems primarily from the medical and pharmaceutical industries, but he also takes on property damage claims that arise from faulty products. He enjoys a broad client base which includes manufacturers and insurers.

"Charles is a tenacious, strategic thinker and a very good advocate."

"Charles is able to adapt his strategy on the fly and is always one step ahead of the opposition."

"Charles is a real superstar. He is good on his feet, really bright and quickly identifies the key points and issues."

Anna Hughes is experienced in the handling of complex product liability cases. She is particularly well versed in cases involving defective medical devices thanks to her complementary expertise in clinical negligence law.

"Anna has excellent advocacy skills and you know that you are in safe hands in any hearing."

"Anna is always well prepared; she has a great style and gets the judge's ear."

"Anna is user-friendly, responsive and simply enjoyable to work with."

Neil Moody KC is a respected silk who takes on major product liability cases that relate to property damage, particularly in the industrial sector.He has notable experience in cases involving catastrophic fires or flooding. His work also benefits from his proficiency in professional negligence and insurance law.

"Neil's instincts are really good. He is a fantastic advocate who can predict things well."

"Neil is an individual who inspires confidence. His advocacy is excellent and he has an ability to present things in a judge-friendly way."

"Neil is pragmatic and has a good sense of what the court wants and expects, allowing us to tailor our submissions effectively."

Alistair Mackenzie has noted expertise in product liability matters. He is routinely instructed in cases involving defective medical products, electrical appliances and food and acts for several manufacturers and insurers as well as individual claimants.

"Alistair is completely reliable, hard-working and intelligent, with a very good sense of judgement."

"Alistair is guaranteed to get to the point quickly and has good expertise."

"Alistair offers very clear advice that is concise and practical for the clients."

Benjamin Phelps is recognised for his excellent products practice, in which he primarily represents defendants and regularly appears as sole counsel. His experience includes acting on matters with multi-jurisdictional questions and complex liability issues.

"Benjamin is a good individual to work with. His skeleton advice is of high quality and he is a respected name for this work."

"Benjamin is a creative thinker who enjoys getting to the bottom of things. He takes command of a situation and is one to keep an eye on."

"Benjamin leads the charge on difficult points and is always responsive."

Tom Fairclough is a highly regarded junior in product liability claims who regularly acts as sole counsel for his clients. He often features in complex high-profile matters and has experience representing both claimants and defendants.

"Tom is an excellent junior. He is incredibly bright, has amazing judgement and works far beyond his call."

"Tom is an excellent technician. He's a real name for the future."

"Tom is immensely hard-working and collegiate. His legal insight and strategic input go far beyond his years of call."