Product Liability
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Scotland (Bar)
Band 1
Contact number
(0131) 226 2881Chambers Review
Axiom Advocates retains its reputation as a go-to stable for product liability cases in Scotland. Its members are frequently called upon to represent product manufacturers across the medical device and automotive sectors, among others. The stable's advocates complement their strengths in medical device claims with significant expertise in clinical and professional negligence law.
Lesley Flynn is the practice manager.
Notable Practitioners
Ewen Campbell is a former solicitor who regularly handles product liability cases as part of a wider commercial and public law practice. He has considerable strength in advising on matters involving medical devices and consumer products.
Kenneth McBrearty KC has an impressive commercial litigation practice and is well regarded for his handling of product liability claims. He handles disputes involving medical device and automotive products.
Roddy Dunlop KC has a broad practice that encompasses product liability alongside professional discipline, professional negligence and broader commercial dispute resolution. He principally acts for defenders in large, complex product liability cases and is particularly experienced in mass tort claims.
Chris Paterson KC regularly represents manufacturers in significant product liability claims. Paterson also has noteworthy experience in matters of clinical and professional negligence.