Chambers Review

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Product Liability - London (Bar)
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Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Drawing on the set's recognised strength in clinical negligence law, the barristers at Serjeants' Inn Chambers offer considerable expertise in the handling of high-profile product liability claims involving defective medical devices and pharmaceutical products. Members are regularly instructed in large group actions and act for both claimants and defendants. Interviewees note that "they communicate effectively with clients." Recent highlights include acting in the Oculentis litigation on behalf of the claimants.

Lee Johnson is senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eloise Power
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Eloise Power
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Band 1

Eloise Power demonstrates a high level of technical ability in medical matters, as well as a thorough understanding of product liability law. She has a strong track record of representing claimants in complex multiparty cases and has handled cases dealing with transvaginal meshes, metal-on-metal hip implants and pharmaceutical products.

"Eloise impresses with her experience and expertise in the field. She has a real attention to detail."

"Eloise is a fantastic advocate. She is very good at developing arguments and presenting them in a clear fashion."

"Eloise is very astute and very clever. She has been marvellous to work with."

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Heidi Knight
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Band 1

Heidi Knight is a very strong choice to act on behalf of claimants in large group litigation. She is noted for her proficiency in complex cases involving large volumes of data. She also takes on individual actions and is particularly skilled in cases involving defective medical devices. Her product liability practice is strengthened by her deep experience of clinical negligence cases.

"Working with Heidi is a very pleasant process; she is very approachable and knowledgeable."

Christopher Johnston KC
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Christopher Johnston KC
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Band 2

Christopher Johnston KC is a strong claimant silk who is instructed in highly publicised group actions relating to medical devices, where he brings additional top-notch clinical negligence expertise to bear. He is valued for his ability to handle complex litigation involving a vast number of claimants.

Ranked Barristers at
Serjeants' Inn Chambers

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Product Liability

Christopher Johnston KC
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Christopher Johnston KC
2
Band 2

Juniors

London (Bar)

Product Liability

Eloise Power
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Eloise Power
1
Band 1
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Heidi Knight
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Band 1