Product Liability

Alexander Antelme KC attracts considerable praise for his superb handling of complex product liability cases pertaining to medical devices and is also experienced in cases involving defective household and industrial products. He offers particular prowess in the representation of manufacturers and insurers.

"Alexander is wonderful to work with, due to both his submissions and analysis."

"Alexander is just outstanding. He knows exactly the right tone to take at the right time. He is a safe pair of hands."

"Alexander is a class act. He is easy to work with."

David Myhill has a strong track record of handling group actions, with a particular emphasis on claims arising out of defective medical devices. He provides expert representation to product manufacturers and other defendants, drawing on his complementary strength in clinical negligence.

"David is a great opponent who is highly courteous."

"David is outstanding, very user-friendly and he has phenomenal attention to detail."

Erica Power is a noteworthy junior who is highly sought after for major group actions in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Her portfolio of work includes cases concerning defective transvaginal meshes and metal-on-metal hip implants. She has additional experience in matters concerning complex issues of clinical negligence.

James Medd maintains an impressive product liability practice which sees him frequently handle claims involving considerable property damage as well as personal injury. He is particularly experienced in litigation involving allegedly defective electrical components. He also bolsters his practice with strong insurance credentials, which he brings to bear on product liability policy disputes.

"James is a senior junior who does good work. He is highly impressive."

Harry Lambert is a respected junior who continues to build his product liability practice. He has a strong track record of acting on behalf of claimants in high-profile group actions involving drugs and medical devices. He also handles claims and inquests involving defective household goods and appliances.

"Harry has a pretty wide practice and can work for both sides."

"Harry has an appealing advocacy style and gets the ear of the judge."

"He has really good attention to detail and good academic knowledge."

Richard Sage is an experienced junior who acts predominantly on behalf of defendant manufacturers in product liability cases. He draws on his expertise in construction law when advising on cases involving complex engineering evidence.

"Richard is very analytical and user-friendly."

"Richard is really good at getting the best out of highly technical experts."

"Richard knows the law inside out and is able to communicate effectively."

Frederick Simpson is recognised for his experience handling a wide variety of claims involving alleged defective products, supplemented by his construction, insurance and property damage expertise. He has experience working in high-profile group action litigation representing defendants.

"Frederick is diligent, methodical and a really good drafter."