Product Liability

Charles Gibson KC is a standout silk whose superb practice involves a particular focus on defending corporate clients in cases stemming from faulty medical devices and pharmaceuticals. His expertise also extends to product liability and insurance cases in the food and drink and transport industries. He is readily acknowledged by market sources as a leading practitioner for group actions.

"Charles is the best all-rounder. We expect to see him in everything really."

"Charles is well prepared and is always on top of the most complicated matters. He commands judicial attention."

"Charles is a formidable opponent with a powerful and aggressive style of advocacy."

Geraint Webb KC boasts an impressive product liability practice with participation in several major food and drink contamination claims. His broad practice also extends into medical device and pharmaceutical cases, property damage claims resulting from faulty products and issues surrounding product recalls. He has noteworthy experience in complex cases involving multiple claimants and offers particular expertise in jurisdictional issues.

"Geraint is a pleasure to work with. He really gets into the details and is incredibly intelligent."

"Geraint is a Rolls Royce. He is always on top of papers, is well briefed in advance and delivers reasonable, calm advice."

"Geraint always impresses with the speed he can get to grips with things. His advocacy in court is also very impressive to watch."

James Purnell is a highly regarded junior who is frequently involved in high-profile group actions involving medical devices, including metal-on-metal hip implants and gynaecological meshes. His broad product liability practice also encompasses claims relating to electrical devices and motor vehicles. He is particularly adept at defending manufacturers against allegations involving defective products.

"James is responsive and also very pragmatic and commercial in his approach."

"James demonstrates very strong levels of expertise and has deep knowledge of product liability claims and related regulatory issues."

Malcolm Sheehan KC maintains a thriving product liability practice and impresses with his client-friendly manner. His expertise encompasses cases dealing with medical devices as well as pharmaceutical, automotive and consumer products. He routinely acts in complex and high-profile group actions and also has in-depth knowledge of product liability insurance and product recall.

"Malcolm always provides sound, commercial advice based on his deep knowledge of product liability issues."

"Malcolm is very experienced and reliable."

Oliver Campbell KC is very experienced in product safety and liability and has additional expertise in health and safety law. He is regularly instructed in major group actions involving medical devices, vehicle emissions and oil spills. He represents both claimants and defendants but has particular experience in representing and advising manufacturers.

"Oliver is fiercely clever but is quite humble with it. He is unbelievably clear and makes difficult points in a simple manner."

"Oliver is a formidable opponent."

"Oliver is unflappable and able to provide pragmatic advice."

Prashant Popat KC is widely regarded as one of the foremost product liability specialists at the Bar. He is eminently capable of leading in major group litigation and also handles unitary claims that are resolved through both criminal and civil proceedings. He routinely acts in cases involving defective pharmaceutical products, prostheses and household devices.

"Prashant is balanced, easy to work with and strategic."

"Prash is absolutely superb. He is an incredibly hard worker; he's highly commercial and also great with clients."

"Prashant is an expert in group litigation and product liability matters."

Toby Riley-Smith KC is highly regarded for his broad product liability expertise, which includes handling group actions in the medical and pharmaceutical spheres, as well as property damage and consumer product claims. He predominantly defends manufacturers and other companies in product liability litigation.

"Toby has a tremendous eye for detail."

"Toby is a real team player; he gets into the details and is great to work with."

Adam Heppinstall KC has broad experience in product liability cases, with a particular emphasis on large group actions. He acts for claimants, defendant companies and government interests in claims arising out of the industrial, automotive and pharmaceutical industries, among others.

"Adam is a phenomenal black letter lawyer. His knowledge of international law is also second to none."

"Adam gives robust, practical and commercial advice. He is also very persuasive in both his writing and on his feet."

"Adam is tough and all over the detail."

Lucy McCormick is regularly instructed in product liability disputes arising in the automotive and healthcare sectors. She is noted for her expertise in group actions.

"Lucy is diligent, bright and persuasive. She is a real leader in the emerging field of autonomous vehicles."

"Lucy has a very good attention to detail."

Thomas Evans is a talented junior barrister who is regularly instructed in product liability cases involving commercial vehicles, white goods and plant equipment. He has experience representing manufacturers and insurers.

"Tom is absolutely fantastic. He gets his teeth into the heart of matters and comes up with successful arguments others would not have seen."

"Thomas is tenacious in fighting his client's case. He is excellent and incredibly hard-working."

Andrew Kinnier KC receives very high praise for his involvement in complex product liability cases, particularly those concerning defective medical devices and pharmaceutical products. His broader pharmaceutical experience includes unitary actions, regulatory work, product testing and labelling claims. He regularly advises on both civil and criminal liabilities and is sought after by several leading instructing solicitors, who regard him as a pleasure to work with.

"Andrew is intelligent and has a good grasp of both the legal and commercial issues."

"Andrew has excellent product liability expertise."

Chloe Campbell has growing expertise in product liability disputes and group actions. She is well regarded for her handling of matters involving medical device products.

"Chloe demonstrates a strong level of expertise and deep knowledge in product liability claims."

Kathleen Donnelly KC primarily represents defendants in product litigation, often working on high-profile disputes. She is particularly experienced in the automotive, aviation and energy sectors.

"Kathleen is absolutely stellar. She is completely into the detail and also quick on her feet."

"Kathleen is frighteningly intelligent and adjusts her approach for different experts."

Noel Dilworth is a senior junior barrister who has a wide-ranging product liability practice that straddles both claimant and defendant work. He advises on individual claims as well as significant group actions, with recent experience pertaining to allegedly defective automotive, pharmaceutical and household goods. He is also sought after to represent clients in inquests.

"Noel is a very academic lawyer but is also good at working with the solicitors to get commercial outcomes."

Ognjen Miletic is a talented junior who is recognised for his work in high-profile products disputes. He has notable experience acting for manufacturer defendants in the automobile industry.

"Ognjen has very good writing and judgement. He is on the money."

"Ognjen is a great team player. He is responsive, available, bright and hard-working."

"Ognjen is bright and user-friendly. His paperwork is very good and he works extremely hard."

Rachel Tandy acts for both claimants and defendants in product liability disputes. She is well regarded for her work on group actions in the automotive sector.

"Rachel is excellent and has a real sense of the commercial realities in group litigation."

"Rachel is a really dedicated and hard-working junior counsel who provides KC-level insight."

Celia Oldham is a well-regarded junior barrister with considerable experience representing defendants in product liability claims. She is recognised for her work in the automotive and aviation industries alongside her wider consumer law practice.

"Celia is a fantastic junior. She is bright, easy to work with and a great team player."

"Celia is wise beyond her years and acts like a senior barrister on her cases."